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What Smart Authors Know

Learn How to Sell Lots More Books at AuthorU Extravaganza 2017

What’s the difference between authors who are only selling a few books and authors who are selling lots of books? Selling authors know where their specific book buyers are. Selling authors know how to get sponsors behind their books. Selling authors know that it takes on-going learning (especially via books and live seminars). Selling authors […]

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Speaking Opportunities for Book Authors

Here are a few examples of local speaking opportunities for book authors and speakers. Some organizations offer a speaking fee but many invite authors to speak in trade for book promotion. While you might not be able to arrange talks at the following local venues, you can explore similar opportunities in your local area and […]

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Book Festivals USA

54 Book Festivals Around the U.S.

Here are 54 book festivals held in the United States (and one in Canada). Over time I’ll be adding more and more listings for some of the great book festivals around the United States. Local book festivals feature writing workshops, book displays, author readings, author interviews, book sales, and more. Check out these 54 local […]

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Make Publishing Fun featuring John Kremer

Make Publishing Fun: Book Marketing Advice from John Kremer

Earlier this year, I was interviewed by Kathryn Guylay for her Make Publishing Fun Summit. Listen in as I talk about marketing your books and selling lots more copies of your books. Nugget #1: Speaking is a great way to build a buzz around your book, product, or service. Nugget #2: Word of mouth accounts […]

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