Book Events

 How do (and don't you) prepare for a book event?

https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/dos-and-donts-to-prep-for-a-book-event

Impromptu Book Signings

 Is it okay to sign books in a bookstore if it hasn't been prearranged?

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/03/15/impromptu-book-signings/

In-Person Events

 Whether at a bookstore, book festival, or school visit, here's a handy checklist to keep you organized.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/09/a-checklist-for-in-person-book-events/

Shy Authors

 If you're shy (or just intimidated), here are some tips to make your book signing go a little easier.

https://laurasassitales.wordpress.com/2021/05/03/12-tips-for-the-shy-picture-book-author-at-book-signings/

Book Events

 Here are some things to think about for your next book event, whether virtual or in real life.

https://writerunboxed.com/2019/03/23/the-art-of-the-book-event-9-tips/

Book Fairs

Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of attending book fairs.

https://annerallen.com/2020/03/first-book-fair-13-tips/

Book Events

Here are some suggestions to make for a better book event. 

https://writerunboxed.com/2019/03/23/the-art-of-the-book-event-9-tips/

Selling Books at Conventions

If you're doing a booksigning, what can you do to convince people to buy your book(s)?

https://nowastedink.com/2019/06/14/selling-books-at-conventions-by-lydia-sherrier/

Book Events

Here are some hints to make your next book event a success. 

https://writerunboxed.com/2019/03/23/the-art-of-the-book-event-9-tips/

Make Your Booksigning an Event

What can you do to make your next booksigning one that people will flock to? 

https://www.writerswrite.com/journal/jan00/35-ways-to-make-your-next-book-signing-an-1006

Book Signings

A few simple hints to make your book signings more successful. 

http://elizabethspanncraig.com/6462/signings-2/

Book Conferences and Festivals

Publishers Weekly give a select list of book-related conferences, festivals, and fairs for 2018. 

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/75712-select-book-conferences-festivals-and-fairs-in-2018.html

Book Events

Here are some tips to help you engage children's interest at book events. 

http://www.kidliterati.com/2018/01/reaching-readers-engaging-kids-at-book.html

Book Festivals

When you're an author at a book festival, there are things you should NOT be doing.

http://yaoutsidethelines.blogspot.com/2015/09/dont-be-that-author-some-things-ive.html

Successful Book Signings

In order to have a successful book signing, you first have to get people to show up.

https://litreactor.com/columns/eleven-tips-for-a-successful-book-signing

Successful Book Signings

The first key to a successful book signing is to choose the right bookstore.

http://dankoboldt.com/successful-book-signing/

Question and Answer Time

Sell more books simply by moving the question and answer period after the signing.

http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/shelftalker/?p=18053

Book Signings

Careful planning is the key to having a successful book signing.

http://www.amarketingexpert.com/successful-book-signing/

Very Young Audiences

How do you keep preschoolers interested in your author presentation?

https://laurasassitales.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/twelve-tips-to-engage-very-young-audiences-at-picture-book-author-events/

Book Sales at Events

You need to do more than just show up to sell books at events.

http://www.amarketingexpert.com/12-secrets-selling-books-events-tip-25-52-ways-market-book/