Hire Me
If you are interested in having Tom Britt come to your writers’ group, writers’ conference, or just host a seminar for your authors, fill out the form below. Rates vary depending on the duration of the workshops and location. Listed here are some suggested topics and workshops that Tom Britt can speak on:
“How to Leverage the Internet to Market Your Book”
A much sought after workshop taking workshop attendees through the following topics:
- “Bridging the digital divide”, how the Internet works
- The differences between a website and a blog
- How search engines work and how to make them work for you
- Online marketing secrets used by Amazon.com
- How to take online orders with no money down!
- How to build a blog in five minutes: interactive demo with one lucky participant
Duration: 1-1/2 to 4 hours
“The Economics of Publishing: Show Me the Money!
A great publishing primer where you learn the ins and outs of the traditional, vanity, and self-publishing businesses. Tom will take you through:
- Three different publishing alternatives’ financial models: how much do they cost?
- Who owns the rights?
- How long does it take to go from manuscript to printed book?
- What is a royalty and how is it determined?
Duration: 1 to 1-1/2 hours
“The New Self Publishing Model”
Publishing has changed dramatically with the advent of the Internet and print on demand publishing. While many writers’ conferences are still talking about the “good ole days” of publishing where literary agents and publishers determined who would be printed, a new frontier has opened up and Tom Britt has been following it all along. This presentation steps attendees through:
- Self-publishing and print on demand
- Blogging, what is it and how do I do it?
- Online publishing, how Blurb.com and Lulu.com can help
- Traditional publishing and the impact of the Internet on sales, distribution
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Internet Doctor One-on-One Sessions
A great added benefit to your conference! Schedule one-on-one meetings with workshop attendees where Tom can give Internet marketing guidance, direction, and critique in a private setting. This is very popular with writers as they have many questions about their websites, blogs, e-commerce sites, or web traffic.
Duration: :15 to :30 minutes each
Rates
Generally speaking, the host event pays for all travel and hotel expenses. Rates vary from $500-$1,000 per day depending on the coursework and one-on-one schedules. A full two-day workshop with one-on-ones (up to 10) is $1,500 plus travel. Please contact me via the form below for availability and questions.
