Hi all. Do any of you authors that do speaking engagements have any pro tips to minimize AV mess ups? Sessions would be for training 80 leaders during breakout sessions. I'm trying to decide how specific I want to be about: Mics Screens for PowerPoint or flip charts Workbooks and so on... My goal is to: 1. minimize tech issues and complications 2. deliver high value and engaging sessions without unnecessary noise and nonsense 3. provide empowerment, education and entertainment that sticks ( that's on me but if you've observed or experienced this- let me know- I have plenty of ideas however) Thanks!! And Happy Thanksgiving a little early.

Since finishing my manuscript in August/September, about three months have passed—and now the book is finally scheduled to release on Amazon this weekend. I’m actively learning what it takes to get a book into the world. I had a small ARC group of about a dozen readers, and I’m hoping a few of them will leave early reviews. - If you’re at a similar stage in your publishing journey, feel free to reach out. I’d love to learn from each other and share what’s working. - If you’re interested in reading the book, I’m happy to send it your way—and I’d be grateful if you’re open to leaving a review as well. - Here is the back cover description of my book: Have you ever felt like you were running from a past you could never escape? For years, Xiaorong Deng carried the weight of a life defined by loss: her mother’s suicide, her stepmother’s rejection, and the guilt of not being by her father’s side in his final days. To survive, she buried her story, convinced she was not good enough, and unworthy of belonging. But when she became a mother, she knew she had to face the past—or risk passing her wounds onto her daughter. I AM GOOD is a vulnerable and hopeful memoir about the brave journey to reclaim the girl within and find the way home. It is a story that will help you feel seen in your own struggles, find the courage to confront your past, quiet your inner critic, and finally heal your core relationships to create a legacy of love. If you have ever struggled to find your worth, this book will remind you of a powerful truth: you are, and always have been, good.

One of my clients recently launched his non-fiction book and in just the last 7 days, he's already making consistent sales and receiving some great reviews. But honestly, my biggest joy isn’t the money it’s the visibility. Seeing his message reaching the right readers and gaining traction so quickly is what truly matters. If you're in a similar phase working on your book or about to publish stay encouraged. The right strategy makes all the difference. And if you're curious how we achieved this result, I’m happy to share a few tips. Just drop a comment or message me.

So for anyone who's considered doing a Subscriber Surge Giveaway / Bargain Booksy Giveaway through WrittenWordMedia to build their list for their non-fiction book... here's my update two weeks in: So far I've had 80 email opt-ins saying they want to be on my author newsletter list (though they get an extra raffle entry for choosing to be on my newsletter, and the checkbox up top is a "select all" to join ALL the newsletters... See photo.) ~26% confirmed their email address directly with me (A "double opt-in" meaning they really do want to hear from me) The campaign still has another 41 days left, so I'm guessing I'll see a total of ~250 email addresses opt-in and maybe ~60 double opt-in... ? The lead quality feels LOW, especially since they get raffle entries to win a kindle and a bunch of ebooks if they opt-in, but... we'll see... All of the opt-ins, once they double opt-in directly with me, go into a welcome/nurture/indoctrination sequence and then - as requested - onto my newsletter list which has a daily email. Here's the page if you want to see it: https://www.bargainbooksy.com/self-help-ebook-and-kindle-giveaway-december-1st-2025/ I'll share more as we get towards the close as it's too early to say if it was worth participating vs not... Open to any questions / feedback if you got 'em!

Three months ago, I published my book without high expectations; I only hoped a few people would read it. But life surprised me. Now I'm earning around $2,000 a week from it, and I'm still so thrilled because I remember how hard it was to earn even a few dollars. It's amazing how something you create can suddenly change your life. For those of you who have already launched a project... Have you ever experienced such rapid success?