Author event

With the return to in-person events, authors have an opportunity to connect with their readers and meet new ones. Here, author Aileen Weintraub shares six steps on how to pull off a successful book event.

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Lorraine Devon Wilke- Author There are lots of rules in the writing game. LOTS. Ask anyone in the biz for advice, do a little research on norms and protocols, get active in social media groups on the topic, and you’ll be bombarded with generalized and specific do’s and don’ts, articles with titles like, “the 10 […]

I did two book signings in February and one last week. I was, to put it mildly, extremely nervous about this. I’m an introvert that doesn’t like meeting new people face to face. I don’t like pitching things to people after years of retail having to do just that. I really don’t like pitching my…

Author events don’t have to be only about reading your work. Your readers are there to get to know you and your writing better. These gatherings are more fun for everyone when you create space for questions, conversations, sneak peeks, and other activities.

For a unique outing, make a trip to Bainbridge, Washington to browse books and then go for a snack in this quaint island town.

Every author anticipates a book signing event. It's a great opportunity to increase book sales, extend your territory, and network. When invited to a bookstore or book signing event, the author is provided a table or counter. Tables come in all shapes and sizes and it's up to the author to make the best of the space. What should be on your book signing table? Every author has their own strategy to drive traffic to their table. Here are a few ideas... 1) Use an easel to promote your book…

Do you have an author event coming up? I'm sharing my checklist of everything I bring with me to make it a successful event! Click to view.