Tracey asks: How do I move from speaking for free to speaking for a fee? Good question, Tracy, because public speaking is one of the BEST ways to promote your book and generate extra revenue to support your writing. First of all, it’s okay to speak for free sometimes. I encourage it under these circumstances:
Archives for September 2009
Maximize Your Author Marketing Budget in Tough Times
After the economic fallout of the last 18 months, the U.S. economy is showing signs of recovery. Yet, plenty of uncertainty still rules the business world. Unemployment is high, and discretionary spending is down.If you’re an author, whether new or established, you face tougher obstacles than ever to meet your publisher’s expectations and grow your
Revised Data: Amazon Comparison of ECPA Publishers – September
For those who follow my monthly “Amazon Comparison of ECPA Publishers,” some new information was provided that influenced the September rankings. Two publishers notified me about separate imprints within their company that weren’t being included in their rankings. I use http://www.titlez.com/ as the source for my free research, and their online database doesn’t automatically include
September Amazon Comparison of ECPA Publishers
Check out the August Amazon rankings for the Top 15 ECPA Publishers. This research lets you see both the overall industry rankings, plus each publisher’s individual top 20 bestselling book list. Why is this information helpful to you? This is one of the few ways that authors, agents, and publishers can simultaneously see how a