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The Four Ps of Public Speaking

March 31, 2014 by Bobbi Linkemer

Speak in public? Most people shake in their boots at the very thought. Yet, as a writer, chances are you will find yourself in front of an audience sooner or later. The ability to speak confidently and comfortably to a group will help you communicate your knowledge in an engaging style, enhance your credibility, and build self-confidence. Public speaking is a learnable … [Read more...]

Public Speaking: The Do’s, Don’ts and the E.E.I.I. Module

March 11, 2011 by Deanna Proach

This article was originally published on Deanna's blog. I'm just starting out in my career so I am by no means an expert on Public Speaking. I'm just speaking from my own personal experience. However, within the next few months, I will be doing some speaking engagements on and offline, so it is important that I mentally and physically prepare for them. I've recently … [Read more...]

Back-of-Room Sales: When to Do It Yourself and When to Bring in a Retailer

November 9, 2010 by Shennandoah Diaz

There are many reasons why authors choose to self-publish or go with a hybrid model that lets them retain their rights, but one of the most frequently cited reasons is ownership of inventory. Having ownership of their own books allows authors to sell directly to the public at high margins, which is great for entrepreneurial authors interested in back-of-room sales. (In a … [Read more...]

Market Your Business Book at Speaking Events

November 3, 2010 by Rick Frishman

When you appear at events, you can spread the gospel about your book. If you're physically in contact with audiences, you can sell copies of your book. When people see and meet you, they frequently buy your book. If you give speeches, you're almost guaranteed to sell your books because at most events, your books will be available for sale. However, when you try to publicize … [Read more...]

How to Pitch a Speaking Engagement

October 28, 2010 by Shennandoah Diaz

You’ve been blogging and interacting to build your author platform, and now it’s time to get out there and connect with your audience live and in person—but how do you get those speaking engagements? It takes a combination of three things: relevant speaking topics that can be honed to a specific audience, a speaker’s press kit, and a customized pitch. Relevant Speaking … [Read more...]

Public Speaking Basics for Authors

October 1, 2010 by Shennandoah Diaz

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. No one … [Read more...]

Mark Grimm – Author Interview

September 17, 2010 by Cathy B Stucker

What is your most recent book? Tell us a bit about it. Everyone Can Be A Dynamic Speaker: Yes, I Mean You! is truly a practical and inspirational book that could change your life! It is written by a former TV news anchor who started out with the same butterflies most people feel when speaking. This concise, easy-to-read book features a step-by-step plan to · … [Read more...]

Three Great Ways to Increase Your Visibility

July 29, 2010 by Meredith Liepelt

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 profile and increasing your visibility (generating buzz about … [Read more...]

What If You Have Stage Fright?

January 2, 2009 by Gail Langer Karwoski

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 small. Offer to pay a free visit to one classroom. Notice what the kids … [Read more...]

7 Profitable Things You Get to Do When You Write Your Book

November 30, 2008 by Earma Brown

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 go on vacation with the additional income stream your book created for … [Read more...]

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