6 Tips for Securing Speaking Engagements as a Self-Published Author | Jane Friedman

Most authors have held at least one book signing that makes them want to give up writing altogether. The sad little table at a bookstore. The avoidant glances. The one lonely reader who tells you their whole life story and waves goodbye without buying a book.

The tiny number of book sales is barely enough to cover the container of ice cream needed to soothe your tired soul. Presentations, however, can result in greater sales - as well as profit, if readers purchase a book directly from you that you - ordered at cost. So, stop signing and start speaking. Ask yourself: What is your unique viewpoint on the space-time continuum, on a historic battle, the style or voice you write in?