We\u2019ve talked before about the importance of being prepared to speak on the subject of your book. Well, it\u2019s a good thing I follow my own advice because I found out Friday evening (quite by accident) that I am speaking in San Luis Obispo, California today at noon. <\/p>\n
I applied for a speaking slot when I signed up for my booth at the Central Coast Book and Author Festival several months ago, and was told that they would let me know if I was chosen to speak. Last week, I received a notice from the organizer saying that they were still organizing the speaker schedule and they would notify me if I was selected. Friday night, I decided to download the event program to check directions, etc. And there, I found my name as a speaker\u2014my presentation scheduled for noon today. (Still, no one has notified me.)<\/p>\n
So yesterday, I outlined a fresh talk within the parameters the organizers have set and prepared a bunch of handouts. Wish me luck.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re in the vicinity, drive on up (or down) and visit my booth today. The Central Coast Book and Author Festival is small and quaint with a charming hometown flavor. I always enjoy this casual event. It\u2019s from 10 to 4 and it\u2019s all FREE. There will be 64 authors and others representing their books, reading and literacy. If you\u2019ve never been to a book festival, it\u2019s a great place to pick up really wonderful and unique books\u2014books you will likely see no place else. You\u2019ll get to meet the authors and ask them about their publishing experiences.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not along the southern or central California coast and can\u2019t make it to this festival, make it a point to attend those near you in Texas, Nebraska, Florida, Maine, Oregon, Pennsylvania or… <\/p>\n
If you do attend a book festival, be sensitive to the author\u2019s time and space. Don\u2019t interfere with potential sales. Never slap your backpack or bulky purse on top of a display of books. Don\u2019t set your big gulp slurpy on the table while you\u2019re searching for a business card. This is common courtesy etiquette, I know, but there are folks who need reminding. <\/p>\n
If you are interested in or you are actually planning to participate in a book festival, you may want to read my article, “How to Work a Book Festival So it Works for You.” For more articles on writing, publishing and book promotion, visit http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a> and click on \u201carticles.\u201d<\/p>\n To learn more about my services and to sign up for a free ebook, The Successful Author\u2019s Handbook<\/em><\/strong>, visit http:\/\/www.patriciafry.com<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We\u2019ve talked before about the importance of being prepared to speak on the subject of your book. Well, it\u2019s a good thing I follow my own advice because I found out Friday evening (quite by accident) that I am speaking in San Luis Obispo, California today at noon. I applied for a speaking slot when […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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