Steps to Becoming a Professional Speaker

Getting started as a professional speaker is easier than you might think. Most people begin by giving free talks to local organizations and work their way up to paid speaking gigs. Local presentations can have many advantages even when you’re not being paid because you gain exposure with the organization’s entire network (not just the […]

The Benefits of Selling at Local Events by Brian Jud

Selling books at local events such as craft fairs, gift shows and Holiday celebrations can help you make some money as it provides additional benefits. Here are several reasons you might want to attend these events. You can sell personally autographed books on a non-returnable basis at full price If you sell 50 books, each […]

How to Blog for Other Websites: Simple Steps to Guest Blogging, Including Sample Pitch

Blogging for other websites allows you to reach a whole new audience, gain exposure, build credibility, and potentially drive traffic back to your site. Here’s how to become a guest blogger: 1. Locate sites you want to write for. The first step is to find appropriate sites, and that means sites that reach your target […]

How to Sell Your Book to Colleges for Use in Courses

One of the many benefits of writing nonfiction is that we can educate our readers. Whether we do that with a how-to guide, a memoir, history, science, or other kind of reference book, many well-written nonfiction books have the potential to be adopted into curriculum for college courses. Getting colleges to adopt my books as […]

Understanding Publishing Contracts

If a publisher offers you a contract, get ready for your head to spin. These contracts can vary greatly in what they offer and what they expect from the author. In general, a contract will outline the following: Payment Terms A book advance fee ranging from $2500-$10,000 is most typical for first time authors without […]

How to Tap into the Marketing Power of Street Teams, Super Fans and Micro-Influencers

Guest post by Penny Sansevieri Did you know that 95% of books are sold via personal recommendation? There is no doubt that the biggest source of sales for just about any type of product is personal recommendations. Remember the last time you heard a friend tell you that XYZ was an awesome product, or book […]