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Going Live: Promoting Your Writing Through Public Speaking & Appearances

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Speaking and Giving Interviews
Preparing for an Interview - Debby Ridpath Ohi
Promote Your Book Through Alternate Speaking Venues - Patricia Fry
Promoting Your Book Through Telephone Interviews - Brian Jud
Shouldn't You Be Podcasting? - Amy Chavez
Speak Up for Your Writing - Donnell King
Speaking Without Butterflies - Moira Allen
Ten Tips for a Successful Reading - Jim Hines
What to Do When Someone Interviews You - Moira Allen
When Authors Engage in Public Speaking - Patricia Fry

TV, Radio and Other Media Appearances
Getting on the Air - Brian Jud
Handling the Media Interview - Michelle Giles
Handling TV Interviews - Vera Marie Badertscher
Help! I'm Going to Be on TV! - Barbara Florio Graham
How to Appear Your Best on TV - Brian Jud
How to Be a Great Radio Guest! - Larry James
Radio Station Checklist: Stuff You Need to Know Before You Go on the Air! - Larry James
The Seven C's of Media Appearances - Brian Jud
Using Your Best VOICES on the Air - Brian Jud

Presenting at Conferences
How to Become a Presenter at Prestigious Conferences - Patricia Fry
Networking and Promotion at a Writer's Conference - Debby Ridpath Ohi
Speak Out: Networking through Speaking at Writing Conferences - Tami Cowden

Booksignings
40+ Ways to Make Your Next Book Signing an Event! - Larry James
Dreaming of Writer's Cramp: Signing at Bookstores and Beyond... - Peter Bowerman
How to Have a Successful Booksigning - MaryJanice Davidson
How to Make Your Booksigning a Sell-Out! - Judy Azar LeBlanc
Tips and Tricks for Booksignings - Kim Headlee

Fairs and Festivals
School Bookfairs: A Great Opportunity for Market Research - Carol Baldwin
Selling Your Books at a Booth, Part I: Ten Tips for Success - Belea T. Keeney
Selling Your Books at a Booth, Part II: Working the Booth - Belea T. Keeney

See also...
General Promotion Techniques
Blogging, Social Media & Website Development

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Promotion Resources · Classes & Conferences


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