Not all authors are natural speakers, but it is becoming more and more necessary for authors to develop their speaking skills. Presentations, appearances, interviews, and other speaking engagements are an increasing part of how authors build and connect with their platforms. To make the most of those opportunities, you—the author—need to develop your speaking skills….
Category Archives: Public Speaking
Make the Most of Giving Your Speech for Free
So you have decided to start using public speaking to increase your visibility. Great idea! Speaking is arguably one of the best ways to raise your star power and become known in your field. While just getting out from in front of your computer and in front of groups of your ideal clients is great…
Four Reliable Ways to Book Great Speaking Engagements
Public speaking is one of the best ways to get yourself out there in a big way and let people know who you are and how you can help them. If you’re interested in venturing into the world of public speaking but don’t know where to start, or if you want to boost the number…
Three Great Ways to Increase Your Visibility
Have you ever noticed that strategically accomplishing small things, one after the next, can quickly lead to much more than the sum of its parts? By taking baby step after baby step, you notice that soon you have a long trail of major successes and accomplishments behind you. The same is true about raising your…
The Best Business Card You Ever Had
“Keep in mind Jim, this is the best business card you’ll ever have.” That was my first lesson as a new publisher and it has served me well over the years. When my first book “Handbook to a Happier Life” came back from the printer, I called my friend Terri Lonier, author of the “Working…
What If You Have Stage Fright?
If you are nervous about speaking in public, you are not alone – lots of people HATE to stand up and speak in front of a group of people, especially strangers. In some surveys, people have indicated that they would rather get cancer than speak in public! If you are worried about public speaking, start…
Multiply Your Speaking and Consulting Income With Content
One of the best ways to multiply your earnings from speaking engagements is to fill the table in the back of the room with books, workbooks, manuals, DVDs, CDs, and other information products. Because after exciting the audience with your speech, many people will want more (and be willing to pay hundreds of dollars for…
7 Profitable Things You Get to Do When You Write Your Book
Are you tired of waiting for your bottom line to change? Don’t wait any longer; take your profit line into your own hands. Join the list of authors who finally wrote their book and profited from doing so? Would you like to receive a growing monthly income from a book you wrote? Where would you…
Author Library Events – Top Tips for Success
“I’ve recently been invited to speak at a library. Could you give me some help on what to expect and how to make the most of this opportunity?” Glad to help. Ask for an honorarium fee. If they do not have a budget for this ask about a “friends of the library” group that may…
Get Author Appearances and Book Signings Now
Call Or Drop By: 1. Your Local Library – Most libraries enjoy featuring local writers for readings or signings. Entice them with a contribution back to the library for any book sales you do as part of your appearance. 2. Your Local Bookstore – Many local bookstores have regularly scheduled author readings. Tell them that…
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