Category: Professional Speaking

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How to Think Bigger About Your Book Sales and Marketing Strategy and Make Your Book Profitable

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Oct 4, 2017 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Online Marketing & Social Media, Other Nonfiction Topics, Professional Speaking

Recently I spoke with an author who was preparing to release a new business book. He doesn’t yet...

Live Workshops and Training Classes

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jun 20, 2017 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Past Events, Professional Speaking, Revenue Streams for Authors

If you enjoy teaching, then workshops and training classes may be a great option for you. Similar...

What You Can Learn from TED Speakers

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jun 8, 2017 | Blog, Past Events, Professional Speaking

One of my favorite things to do when I have some free time is to watch videos on TED.com. If you’ve somehow missed the TED phenomenon, you should know that the site features 20 minute presentations from some of the world’s top...

Transitioning to Paid Speaking

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | May 30, 2017 | Blog, Professional Speaking, Revenue Streams for Authors

If you want speaking to become a revenue stream for you, start by getting as many free engagements...

Giving Great Presentations

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | May 25, 2017 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Professional Speaking

While you may think you have good public speaking skills, that doesn’t always mean that you will...

How to Break Into Professional Speaking

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | May 23, 2017 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Professional Speaking

The easiest way to get started with speaking is to reach out to local trade associations,...

Presenting You and Your Idea in Less Than a Minute: The Parts of a Perfect Pitch by Michael Larsen

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | May 3, 2017 | Blog, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Past Events, Professional Speaking

A pitch is an oral query letter. Pitching a book takes less than thirty seconds. The goal:...

Professional Speaking 101: What You Can Learn from TED Speakers

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | May 19, 2016 | Blog, Other Nonfiction Topics, Past Events, Professional Speaking

One of my favorite things to do when I have some free time is to surf and watch videos on TED.com....

5 Ways Professional Speakers Can Make More Money with Books

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | May 17, 2013 | Blog, Other Nonfiction Topics, Past Events, Professional Speaking

If you’re a professional speaker, instructor, or lecturer, writing a book can lend credibility, raise interest in and awareness of your brand, and promote further speaking opportunities. Here are some easy ways to leverage your...

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