Sean Anderson

About

Sean Anderson first came to Japan in 1999. He has taught English at multiple companies, eikaiwa, and private high schools in Kanagawa. A lover of tabletop RPGs, video games, American comics, Japanese manga and anime, and classic literature, Sean has always dreamed of producing a high-quality form of edutainment. After traditionally publishing an English Teaching Card Game, and self-publishing a fan graphic novel based on the popular game Street Fighter, Sean formed a new team and together they now self-publish the popular language learning manga Crystal Hunters

Sessions

Teacher and Professional Development The Business Side of Independent Writing and Publishing more

Sat, Nov 13, 12:45-14:15 Asia/Tokyo

The Materials Writers SIG will host a panel discussion featuring educators who have made the shift into the self-publishing business. The writers have produced numerous textbooks, readers, and manga. The discussion will cover a wide range of topics including: creative benefits, financial risks, logistical challenges, ISBN, printing costs, digital media, marketing, distribution and sales. The panelists will share their self-publication stories. There will be an open Q&A session.

John Carle John Spiri Gregg McNabb Sean Anderson