forums Archives - Speakipedia https://speakipedia.com/tag/forums/ The Presentation & Storytelling Encyclopedia by Dave Bricker Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:07:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://speakipedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-puzzle-globe-60x60.jpg forums Archives - Speakipedia https://speakipedia.com/tag/forums/ 32 32 Speakipedia Podcast #27: Marilyn August https://speakipedia.com/speakipedia-podcast-27-marilyn-august/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:52:15 +0000 https://speakipedia.com/?page_id=616391  Transcript  Dave Bricker (00:05) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and … More ☛

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]]> Blogging to Build a Speaker or Author Platform https://speakipedia.com/author-platform/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:12:05 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=2818 How can speakers, indie writers, and self-publishers use a blog to build a platform? This article explains how to publish online content to build community around your books. Build a Platform: Set up Your Blog A blog (short for web … More ☛

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]]> Co-Publishing – Alternative Path or Another Trap for Writers? https://speakipedia.com/co-publishing/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:12:02 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=2570 I recently published a post about the difference between vanity publishing and true self-publishing. Fundamentally, the article defines a publisher as “someone who takes the risk on a book.” Vanity Presses represent themselves as publishers and accept royalties while the … More ☛

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]]> Reality Checklist for Self-Publishers https://speakipedia.com/self-publisher-reality-check/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:12:00 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=2383 One question that loops endlessly on writers’ forums is “How can I sell more books?” The question is a natural one, but for many self-publishers, it betrays a certain lack of awareness about the publishing business. Lest I sound holier … More ☛

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]]> Many Unhappy Returns – Think Outside the Bookstore https://speakipedia.com/many-unhappy-returns-think-outside-the-bookstore/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:11:47 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=202 If you’re hoping to have mainstream bookstore distribution, using a Vanity Press may present some obstacles. Book buyers will likely tell you, “your book may be excellent, but you’re using a Vanity Publisher and the vast majority of their books … More ☛

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