Book Fairs

How to Have a Successful Book Event

Russell Nohelty — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:51:25 GMT

Current Revision posted to Book Fairs by Russell Nohelty on 12/17/2024 3:51:25 PM

Now that in-person events such as conventions, fairs, and festivals are back in full swing, it's time to shake off the rust and prepare for the rush of shows at the end of 2024, into 2025, and beyond. Join USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty as he walks you through:

- How to set up your table for success
- How to market yourself as an exhibitor
- How to make every event a success

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../5822.Nohelty_5F00_Book-Events_5F00_ALC-Handout.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoHaveaSuccessfulBookEvent23.mp4

About the Presenter:
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling author, and speaker. He runs Wannabe Press (www.wannabepress.com) and is the co-founder of Writer MBA (www.kickstartyournovel.com), which helps authors make more money selling direct and on retailers. He is the author of 'The Godsverse Chronicles', 'The Obsidian Spindle Saga', and 'Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter', along with the editor of the 'Cthulhu is Hard to Spell' anthology series. He is also the creator of the 200 episode podcast, The Complete Creative, and has exhibited at over 150 events during his career.

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How to Have a Successful Book Event

Author Learning Center — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:03:20 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Book Fairs by Author Learning Center on 12/4/2024 2:03:20 PM

- How to set up your table for success
- How to market yourself as an exhibitor
- How to make every event a success

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../5822.Nohelty_5F00_Book-Events_5F00_ALC-Handout.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoHaveaSuccessfulBookEvent23.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

Maximizing Book Sales at Live Events

Derek Taylor Kent — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:47:23 GMT

Current Revision posted to Book Fairs by Derek Taylor Kent on 1/10/2024 9:47:23 PM

When it comes to book sales, there's nothing like the personal touch of in-person live events to reach new audiences and make new fans. But, why do some authors struggle to make a single sale while others are selling non-stop despite having books that are practically the same? Derek Taylor Kent breaks down everything you need to know to make your book signings memorable, fun, and profitable. With over 12 years of experience appearing at book events almost every week, he has mastered what it takes to drive sales and build a fanbase. Join him for this recorded webinar and get ready to turn your hobby into a bankable business.

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Maximizing-Sales_5F00_Kent_5F00_ALC-Handout.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../MaximizingBookSalesatEvents.mp4

About the Presenter:
Derek Taylor Kent is the author of 19 books encompassing a wide variety of audiences and genres. Along with being an instructor for the ALC, he teaches at the Writing Pad in Los Angeles and is a freelance story editor. Derek received a 3-book deal from HarperCollins for his middle-grade book series "Scary School", and his Mystery/Thriller book "Kubrick’s Game" was #1 on Amazon three times and was optioned by Bobby Cohen Films. His middle-grade novel "My Homework Ate My Dog!" was awarded Best Middle-Grade Fiction Book of 2020 by Kops-Featherling Book Awards, and there was a bidding war for his picture book "El Perro con Sombrero", which was published by Holt/Macmillan. In addition, Derek Founded Whimsical World children’s publishing brand with wife, children’s author and ALC speaker Sheri Fink, with a mission to inspire, delight, and educate children of all ages while planting seeds of self-esteem and high achievement. Discover more at www.DerekTaylorKent.com and www.WhimsicalWorldBooks.com.

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Maximizing Book Sales at Events

Author Learning Center — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:33:48 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Book Fairs by Author Learning Center on 1/10/2024 9:33:48 PM

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Maximizing-Sales_5F00_Kent_5F00_ALC-Handout.pdf

How to Have a Successful Book Event

Russell Nohelty — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:31:30 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Book Fairs by Russell Nohelty on 10/6/2023 12:31:30 PM

Now that in-person events such as conventions, fairs, and festivals are back in full swing, it's time to shake off the rust and prepare for the rush of shows at the end of 2023, into 2024, and beyond. Join USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty as he walks you through:

- How to set up your table for success
- How to market yourself as an exhibitor
- How to make every event a success

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../5822.Nohelty_5F00_Book-Events_5F00_ALC-Handout.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoHaveaSuccessfulBookEvent23.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

How to Have a Successful Book Event

Russell Nohelty — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:30:00 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Book Fairs by Russell Nohelty on 10/6/2023 12:30:00 PM

- How to set up your table for success
- How to market yourself as an exhibitor
- How to make every event a success

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../5822.Nohelty_5F00_Book-Events_5F00_ALC-Handout.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoHaveaSuccessfulBookEvent23.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

How Conferences and Speaking Can Enhance an Author’s Craft and Platform

Cara C. Putman — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:58:38 GMT

Current Revision posted to Book Fairs by Cara C. Putman on 6/30/2023 11:58:38 PM

Attending in-person events and conferences can be an invaluable way for authors to meet agents, editors, other authors, and readers. Writer's conferences have a been a critical piece of award-winning, bestselling author Cara C. Putman's development as a writer. Growing up, her writing education came mostly from reading, which provided a good foundation. As she attended more writing groups and conferences, she began to better understand the technical and academic sides of writing.

Since then, Putman has become very involved with the American Christian Fiction Writers organization. The ACFW Annual Conference is where she met her agent, editors, and fellow writers, which inspired Putman to want to give back. She has served on the board for the organization since 2008 and has done a lot of speaking and teaching at their events. Developing the presentations and workshops has been a great way for her to continue learning. In addition, Putman created an orientation for first-time attendees to the conference to lower the barriers to entry. It's important to her that writers find their support network and feel at home when attending.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowConferencesandSpeakingCanEnhanceanAuthorsCraftandPlatform.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video

How Conferences and Speaking Can Enhance an Author’s Craft and Platform

Cara C. Putman — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:46:20 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Book Fairs by Cara C. Putman on 6/30/2023 2:46:20 PM

Attending in-person events and conferences can be an invaluable way for authors to meet agents, editors, other authors, and readers. Writer's conferences have a been a critical piece of award-winning, bestselling author Cara C. Putnam's development as a writer. Growing up, her writing education came mostly from reading, which provided a good foundation. As she attended more writing groups and conferences, she began to better understand the technical and academic sides of writing.

Since then, Putnam has become very involved with the American Christian Fiction Writers organization. The ACFW Annual Conference is where she met her agent, editors, and fellow writers, which inspired Putnam to want to give back. She has served on the board for the organization since 2008 and has done a lot of speaking and teaching at their events. Developing the presentations and workshops has been a great way for her to continue learning. In addition, Putnam created an orientation for first-time attendees to the conference to lower the barriers to entry. It's important to her that writers find their support network and feel at home when attending.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowConferencesandSpeakingCanEnhanceanAuthorsCraftandPlatform.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video

How Conferences and Speaking Can Enhance an Author’s Craft and Platform

Cara C. Putman — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:45:31 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Book Fairs by Cara C. Putman on 6/30/2023 2:45:31 PM

Attending in-person events and conferences can be an invaluable way for authors to meet agents, editors, other authors, and readers. Writer's conferences have a been a critical piece of award-winning, bestselling author Cara C. Putnam's development as a writer. Growing up, her writing education came mostly from reading, which provided a good foundation. As she attended more writing groups and conferences, she began to better understand the technical and academic sides of writing.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowConferencesandSpeakingCanEnhanceanAuthorsCraftandPlatform.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video

Guy Morris on How the Author Event Network Elevates Book Marketing

Guy Morris — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:56:55 GMT

Current Revision posted to Book Fairs by Guy Morris on 11/18/2022 6:56:55 PM

For many authors, it can be very challenging to switch out their writing hats for a marketing one. In addition, it can be difficult to find marketing initiatives that are budget-friendly and effective. Author Guy Morris ran into these hurdles and as a businessman, he saw the potential in collaborating with other authors. By pooling finances and skills with a group of authors, he has been able to attend many festivals and fairs in person and has had a lot of success selling books. The group represents multiple genres and focuses on events where they can stand out and make a return on their investment. This strategy has been more lucrative for him than selling books online.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../GuyMorrisonHowtheAuthorEventNetworkElevatesBookMarketing.mp4

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Guy Morris on How the Author Event Network Elevates Book Marketing

Guy Morris — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:59:43 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Book Fairs by Guy Morris on 11/18/2022 4:59:43 PM

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../GuyMorrisonHowtheAuthorEventNetworkElevatesBookMarketing.mp4

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How to Have a Successful Book Event

Russell Nohelty — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:43:07 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Book Fairs by Russell Nohelty on 9/15/2021 1:43:07 PM

After a year in which all conventions were canceled, it's time to shake off the rust and prepare for the rush of shows at the end of 2021, into 2022, and beyond. Join USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty as he walks you through:

- How to set up your table for success
- How to market yourself as an exhibitor
- How to make every event a success

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Nohelty_5F00_Book-Events_5F00_ALC-Handout.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoHaveaSuccessfulBookEvent.mp4

About the Presenter:
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling author, and speaker. He runs Wannabe Press (www.wannabepress.com), and is the author of many novels, including 'The Godsverse Chronicles', 'The Obsidian Spindle Saga', 'Sorry for Existing', 'Invasion', 'The Vessel', and 'My Father Didn’t Kill Himself', along with the creator of the 'Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter', 'Pixie Dust', and 'Katrina Hates the Dead' graphic novels. He also edited the 'Monsters and Other Scary Shit' and 'Cthulhu is Hard to Spell', and 'Cthulhu is Hard to Spell: The Terrible Twos' anthologies, and has exhibited at over 150 events during his career.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

How to Have a Successful Book Event

Author Learning Center — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:27:32 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Book Fairs by Author Learning Center on 9/15/2021 1:27:32 PM

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Nohelty_5F00_Book-Events_5F00_ALC-Handout.pdf

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoHaveaSuccessfulBookEvent.mp4

The Importance of Conventions and Collaborations in Building a Readership

Russell Nohelty — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:27:05 GMT

Current Revision posted to Book Fairs by Russell Nohelty on 7/20/2020 2:27:05 PM

Bestselling author and Wannabe Press founder Russell Nohelty believes that in-person events can be very effective in building a readership for your books. Having those one-on-one connection opportunities and giving readers that personal attention has resulted in book sales for him, even if at a later date. He's tried online initiatives such as social media and digital ads, but these don't seem to drive the sales like convention appearances. Nohelty uses these events to build his email lists, create awareness for his work, and collaborate with other authors in his genre.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheImportanceofConventionsandCollaborationsinBuildingaReadership.mp4

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The Importance of Conventions and Collaborations in Building a Readership

Russell Nohelty — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:39:53 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Book Fairs by Russell Nohelty on 7/17/2020 2:39:53 PM

How to Shine at Outdoor Book Festivals & Other Author Events

Steve Piacente — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 01:30:20 GMT

Current Revision posted to Book Fairs by Steve Piacente on 6/26/2019 1:30:20 AM

Completing your book may only get you halfway around the track. The next step requires a shift from creative writing to creative marketing, a prospect many writers find daunting. Join author Steve Piacente as he covers strategies on:

• How to leave the quiet of your office and shine at book festivals and other author events
• How to talk about your work with energy and enthusiasm
• How to stop and engage readers who might otherwise keep walking

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoShineatOutdoorBookFestivalsandOtherAuthorEvents.mp4

About the Presenter:
Steve Piacente is the author of two award-winning novels and the recently released Pretender, called by Kirkus Reviews: “Haunting in today’s political environment.” By day, Steve is Director of Training at The Communication Center in Washington, D.C., an associate professor at American University, and the owner of Next Phase Life Coaching with clients in the writing and communications industries. He has also recently released, Your New Fighting Stance, a self-help book aligned with his coaching practice. Steve began his career as a print journalist more than 30 years ago, serving as Washington correspondent for the newspapers in Charleston, SC and Tampa, FL.

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How to Shine at Outdoor Book Festivals & Other Author Events

Author Learning Center — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 01:05:07 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Book Fairs by Author Learning Center on 6/26/2019 1:05:07 AM

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoShineatOutdoorBookFestivalsandOtherAuthorEvents.mp4

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How to Shine at Outdoor Book Festivals & Other Author Events

Author Learning Center — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:56:07 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Book Fairs by Author Learning Center on 6/26/2019 12:56:07 AM

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoShineatOutdoorBookFestivalsandOtherAuthorEvents.mp4

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Utilizing Writers Conferences for Both Networking and Learning Experiences

Tony N. Todaro — Mon, 06 May 2019 14:49:58 GMT

Current Revision posted to Book Fairs by Tony N. Todaro on 5/6/2019 2:49:58 PM

Most people have come to grudgingly respect the phrase ‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.’ But, if your job is to write, how do you get to know the right people and build a network? While writing is typically a solitary act, the business of being an author certainly shouldn’t be. Writers’ conferences are one way that authors improve their craft, find business connections, build support groups, and more! Tony N. Todaro, author, Executive Director of WC2 (West Coast Writers Conferences), and President of GLAWS (Greater Los Angeles Writers Society), explains the value of writers’ conferences. “Writers who just sit and write and don’t get out in the world, don’t get the opportunity to hear what other people have to say. They don’t learn,” says Todaro. He encourages authors to continually learn through conferences. Not only do writers have the opportunity to learn from fellow authors, but they also make connections with agents, editors, or other industry insiders. Todaro suggests writers go to at least one conference a year to advance their careers. Listen to the clip below to learn more about how you can make the most of writers’ conferences!

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../UtilizingWritersConferencesforBothNetworkingandLearningExperiences.mp4

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Utilizing Writers Conferences for Both Networking and Learning Experiences

Author Learning Center — Fri, 03 May 2019 16:19:38 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Book Fairs by Author Learning Center on 5/3/2019 4:19:38 PM

Coming Soon!

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UtilizingWritersConferencesforBothNetworkingandLearningExperiences

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