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Publishing Straight Talk

There are plenty of good reasons to self-publish, but not all are profit-oriented or even rational. Before you invest in…

3 weeks ago

Want a Traditional Publishing Contract? Do Your Homework

This article discusses the pros and cons of traditional publishing. Abandon your biases, study the business of publishing, and choose…

3 weeks ago

Book Giveaways: Are They Worth it?

Should you give away books for free? The value of book giveaways can't be assessed by formula. The prevailing mythology…

3 weeks ago

Blogging to Build a Speaker or Author Platform

How can speakers, indie writers, and self-publishers use a blog to build a platform? This article explains how to publish…

3 weeks ago

Reality Checklist for Self-Publishers

One question that loops endlessly on writers’ forums is “How can I sell more books?” The question is a natural…

3 weeks ago

Self-Publishing? Get Real(istic)!

There are plenty of good reasons to self-publish, but not all are profit-oriented or even rational. Before you invest in…

3 weeks ago

Syllogism

Syllogism is a form of logical reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions. A classic…

3 weeks ago

Amplify Your Audience

Audience members sometimes respond timidly when you ask them questions. They may be nervous about speaking up in public, especially…

5 months ago

“Speaking” Means More Than Keynoting

Many people think of "speakers" as people who perform on big stages, but keynote speaking is only part of what…

5 months ago

Collaboration vs. Competition

In many businesses, the competition is cutthroat. That’s much less so in the speaking business. Whatever your speaking topic may…

6 months ago

How Do I Know How Long My Speech Will Be?

Often—usually—we’re asked to speak for a certain number of minutes. If we have ten minutes to speak, how can we…

6 months ago

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