Author event

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

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.

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…

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 […]

Team Henna Me Beautiful made it out to Alka Josh talk & book signing yesterday for her book, The Henna Artist. If you haven’t read it yet, I highly suggest it! The room was packed with 300 readers captivated by Alka’s story. After the book author talk and book signing our team offered henna designs to readers. Thank you to the Thousand Oaks Library for putting together such a fun event! . . @thealkajoshi @thousandoakslibrary . . . If you would like to have Henna Me Beautiful come out and…

If you've been considering hosting a local author event in a unique or non-traditional venue, this guest post by Beatrice Beard will be a big help. By getting out into the community, building relationships with local businesses, clubs and organizations, you can strategically create some buzz and excitement around your book AND create a win for the venue, as well. If you’re trying to come up with creative or unique ways to promote your book through events, there are a lot of options. The…

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.

Fabulous table by author Nicole Evelina, manned by her able assistant! https://nicoleevelina.com/

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Or, When No One Shows Up for Your Event and You Spend All Night Talking With the Very Sweet Librarian A few months ago I was invited to apply for the opportunity to be part of Local Authors Week at our library and they selected me out of a few dozen applicants to be one [...]

Want to make your author table pop at your next conference? Discover 9 practical ways to zhuzh up your setup and attract more readers. From eye-catching displays to engaging promotional materials, these actionable tips will help you stand out in the crowded room. Learn how to showcase your book effectively, connect with fellow writers, and create a memorable experience for potential fans. Perfect for authors seeking to enhance their presence and boost book sales at events!

Hi. It’s been a while. I guess I should have expected that touring with my cookbook would be more than just totally life-affirming and amazing – turns out it’s quite a time-intensive thing, and in between gigs I find it difficult to much other than […]

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We had a great time getting to hear @christinalauren talk about all things #TangledUpInYou tonight! Thanks @rjjulia for another fun author event! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ #bookstores ##supportbookstores ##book #reader #bookstagram #romance #romancebooks #booksigning #authorevents

Want to plan a book signing that your audience will remember. Here are some ways to host an author event that readers will love to attend.

Had a great time today selling my books at the Bootique Craft Fair with my good friend Colleen M. Story! I’m looking forward to doing it again! . @colleenmstory @october.bootique . . . #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #sellmorebooks #idahofallscraftfair #bootiquecraftfair

This @BooksofWonder signing with @SJMaas @alexbracken and @stdennard is so much fun!