Do you want to leverage speaking for book sales and/or revenue?
This course is for you!

WELCOME TO THE PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING COURSE FOR AUTHORS

Learn how to locate speaking opportunities, develop speaking topics, pitch yourself as a professional speaker, and deliver presentations like a pro.

LIVE course begins October 12, 2023 and lasts three weeks.

JOIN US FOR A COMPREHENSIVE 3-WEEK ONLINE COURSE

EACH WEEKLY LESSON IS JAM PACKED WITH VALUE

During week 1, you will learn how to:

Choose speaking topics that appeal to your target audience.
Craft compelling titles and descriptions for your presentations.
Outline a new presentation and fill it with interesting content.
Create captivating slides that follow speaking industry standards.
Develop your speaking skills using proven methods.
Overcome your nerves and dazzle audiences of all sizes (really!).
Setup your website to attract speaking opportunities.
Create a speaker sheet and presentation sheets.

During week 2, you will learn how to:

Understand the differences between free and paid speaking.
Choose the best venues for your speaking topics and goals: corporations, nonprofits, trade associations, schools, service groups, and more.
Locate and pitch TEDx talk opportunities.
Determine your speaking fees based on key factors.
Negotiate fees, travel expenses, and other essential contract details.
Boost revenue with bundles, add-ons, and up-sells.
Craft and send your speaker pitch to event planners.
Know what questions to ask when you receive a speaking opportunity

During week 3, you will learn how to:

Be a guest webinar presenter for organizations—free and paid.
Ask the right questions to assess any webinar invitation you receive.
Follow a checklist to prepare and show up like a pro.
Acquire the right equipment (web camera, lighting, microphone).
Host your own webinars to grow your email list, engage with your audience, sell your books, and more.
Follow step-by-step instructions to schedule and promote your webinar.
Use a checklist to be fully prepared and confident prior to going live.
Leverage marketing tactics to attract speaking opportunities and corporate sponsors!