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Why Writers Dont Do a Book Signing
Whenever someone suggests you do a book signing and you do not want to, here are five reasons you can give them: 1) It’s not worth the time; there’s not enough money in it. 2) Speaking is where the money is. 3) You have more important things to do. 4) When you do a book-signing, maybe nobody will show up…
FAQs about Book Signings
Since I self-published my first book, “101 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills Instantly,” in 1998 and began doing book signings shortly afterward, many people have asked: 1. What do you get paid to do a book signing? It depends on where the book signing occurs. Most bookstores do not pay authors to do a book signing. Linda Ligon, Interweave…
Book Events – Make Yours Successful
A book event (a book signing) is a popular way for authors to create awareness for their work. Most large publishing houses require authors to participate in a 10-city book tour, at the minimum. For self-published authors, it’s a good idea to arrange as many events as your time and budget allows. But, no matter who’s making the arrangements, there…
Do You Long To See Your Books Published And Selling From The Major Chains?
To have your work accepted for hard copy publication is a thrilling achievement but to have it bomb at the bookstores is to see your reputation go down the tubes simultaneously. And so to avoid this unpleasant scenario, I have developed over the years a series of 160 vital steps; steps that not only get my books published and into…
Raise Your Hand If Youd Consider Giving Up The Rights To Your Book Forever
If Random House pulls up to your house with a U-haul filled with millions and wants to buy your book, maybe you’d consider giving up the rights forever. But, let’s come back to the real world. In the real world, many authors find that the best way to launch a writing career is to essentially self-publish by using a print-on-demand…
Top Ten Basics on Internet Article Writing to Promote your Book
Whether you have already written articles and published them or not, you may want to check out the difference between writing for online ezines and web sites and writing for print media. While some writing concepts work for both, online writing needs a shorter, more focused approach. Follow these ten steps to write an article top Web sites and ezines…
Top Ten Ways of Why and How to Write your Books Sales Letter – Part 1
Authors/publishers are great at getting their books written. But after the initial one-year honeymoon, sales slow down. To counter this make sure your print or ebook will keep on selling from the first day, the first year, even for life. Count on this being a two to three- year project to become well known. Write a short sales letter for…
Top Ten Ways of Why and How to Write your Books Sales Letter – Part 2
Authors/publishers are great at getting their books written. But after the initial one-year honeymoon, sales slow down. To counter this make sure your print or ebook will keep on selling from the first day, the first year, even for life. Count on this being a two to three- year project to become well known. Write a short sales letter for…
Dont Clone your Book or Business Marketing
Remember that the miracle of cloning sheep has its drawbacks. The main one–dying young. Don’t let your business die young by following the herd. Instead, think of the natural ways you like to market. Here are some Marketing Ideas that Make Big Promises. And, when followed by investing a large amount of money and time, only a few will get…
10 Reasons Why People Attend Book Signings
This is the survey result of 325 people conducted by myself so I can improve at my own book signings. After completing the survey, I saw the wealth of insight it had given me. I felt it was important to share it with a wider audience. I also interspersed some personal experiences. The survey was conducted by Catherine in-person with…
