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:
Quick Tips for Beginning Speakers
Almost every author eventually tries their hand at public speaking. If you’re just getting started, here’s a few recommendations to make your road a little smoother. 1. Start small Do not try to speak in front of large audiences until you’ve had some experience. Otherwise, you could short-circuit your growth and hinder your chances for
Secrets of Public Speaking
Do you really want to know the secrets of public speaking? All of my author clients know that I’m a big fan of Andy Stanley’s book, Communicating for a Change. It’s the best book on public speaking that I’ve ever read. If you don’t have a copy, get one today. I usually make Andy’s book
What’s Your Marketing Motive?
Take a moment to ponder this question: “What motivates you to write a book or give a speech?” Do you feel compelled to tell people something that will help them? And, do you find yourself driven to share your message with someone and see positive results?We live in an era of unprecented technology where anyone
Conduct Author Teleseminars with Confidence
I’m seeing more authors and speakers take advantage of technology to teach and interact with their audience remotely. For instance, one of my clients is conducting a free teleseminar this week, and she already has over 70 participants signed-up. Not only will she get good exposure for her new book, she also plans to launch