Articles About Book Signing Events

55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling Has Been Published! – Get Your FREE Copy TODAY!!

As promised two weeks ago, my new book, 55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling, has been published! And, current ...
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How to Do a Public Book Reading That REALLY Gets Your Audience EXCITED!

Q - I’ve been asked to give a talk about my book by a local organization. HELP! Public speaking does ...
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It Happened To Me! Reader’s Magnet Called!! – a humorous contribution by Chris Hanly

I can't believe it! I am sooooo happy. It finally happened to me! After all these months of traveling through ...
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WHAT IS A BOOK BOX SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE?! A Whole New Sales Channel for Authors!! – by Emma Hall

Congratulations! You’ve published your book. The next challenge is finding places to sell it, and expanding your market to more ...
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How to Create a Cottage Industry Out of Your Book! – by Sharon Woodhouse

Having been a book publisher for almost 25 years, one of the things that continues to strike me is the ...
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What is a “Book Re-publisher” and Why Should Authors Avoid Them at All Costs?

I received the following email this week: Are you familiar with (name of large conference removed)? I ask because (name ...
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6 Workable Strategies for a Growing Freelance Career by Eva Webster

What’s the recipe for freelance writing success? I can give you the typical and predictable answers that might include networking, ...
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12 EXCELLENT SECRETS to Sell More Books at Speaking Gigs! by Ellen Scolnic and Joyce Eisenberg

Your book has just been published and you’re ready for fame and fortune. Your publisher sent out some review copies ...
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How to Sell More Books at Stalls and Signings! by J Harker Shaw

So you’ve written your book. My sincere congratulations and kudos. It’s not easy, and takes a lot of work. You’ve ...
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My Daughter Wants To Do a Signing! How Should I Approach My Local Bookstore?

Angela, My 8-year-old daughter is an author. She has received a lot of coverage in our city since April when ...
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10 Creative Book Signing Tips to SELL MORE BOOKS! By William S. Creed

Half or more of published books are now self-published. I published my books myself and was set to 'reveal' by ...
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How My Bookstore Signings Led to a Traditional Publishing Contract and Film Consideration! By William Creed

Being self-published, and trying to see your creation become successful, can be a daunting task - especially if you have ...
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What to Do When Your Book Event Organizer FAILS TO ORDER YOUR BOOKS! By Angela Hoy

It happened again this week. And, unfortunately, it happens ALL the time. Conference organizers/coordinators and their employees (and even bookstores!) ...
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HOW TO SELL OUT AT BOOK SIGNINGS! What’s the Most Important Tool in Your Arsenal? By W.W. Brock

Having just completed another very successful "book signing" in a large venue setting, I would like to offer some pointers ...
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How I Accept Credit Cards At Book Signings And Other Events! By Lance Fogan

Less than two years ago, I purchased an item from a vendor in a large meeting hall. This was my ...
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Are Book Signings Big Book Sellers? Not Usually…

Based on a survey we did several years ago, most authors who had done a book signing were disappointed with ...
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FROM NURSING HOMES TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS: ODD BUT SUCCESSFUL BOOK SIGNINGS By Kali VanBaale

Most authors learn the hard way that when starting out, traditional bookstore signings can be discouraging. Very quickly we are ...
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Ten Tips for Tackling Book Signings…and Other Helpful Hints By Kimberly Ripley

You've achieved the goal of goals-your book is finally in print. You've celebrated, heaved a giant sigh of relief, and ...
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HOW TO GET BOOK SIGNINGS IN BOOKSTORES By Rickey Pittman

A new author who uses a small or P.O.D. publisher must make some important decisions about his or her book ...
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