How and Why I Built a Bookselling Monster
By Peter Derk
Yes, a literal bookselling monster. Named Archivos.
That Time I Ran a Virtual Literary Festival (and Lived to Tell the Tale)
By Leah Rhyne
Many literary festivals went virtual in 2020 (& likely will do so for the first part of 2021). This is a first-hand account of why my organization did it, how we did it, & how we (barely) survived.
A History of Live Readings Featuring Max Booth III
I am lonely and miss performing for people. Let's take a trip down memory lane.
Good Oral: Telling Stories Out Loud
By Peter Derk
Read this before you jump on a stage and launch into your best story.
The Dos and Don'ts of Book Tour: An Author's Survival Guide
By Steph Post
Honest, real advice for making it through your first book tour.
Book Launches, Portland Style
By Suzy Vitello
Suzy Vitello, aka "the den mom," knows how to throw a great book party. After all, she was taught by the master of the literary festivus, Chuck Palahniuk. Need some ideas for your own launch? Read on.
How to Survive Your First Live Reading or Book Selling Event
By Leah Rhyne
In:
Live Reading, promotion
In late June, I survived my first ever live, public reading event....and you can too! Here's how I did it.
Book Readings: Bar vs. Bookstore
Two readings: one book store, one bar. Which was better? Well, it depends on if you prefer alcohol or silence more.
My First (Kinda, Sorta) Book Signing
By Keith Rawson
In:
James Sallis, Joe Lansdale, Johnny Shaw, Live Reading, Owen Laukkanen, The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
Keith Rawson talks up his recent author appearances with Johnny Shaw, Joe Lansdale, Owen Laukkanen, and James Sallis.
The Art of the Live Reading
Why is live reading important and how do you do it? LitReactor tackles the subject.
Reading Out Loud – Part One
In:
Live Reading, Voice
Lots of things that look smart on the page fall apart in the auditorium. Discover the numerous reasons Chuck writes for the ear as well as the eye, along with how to make the most of live reading opportunities.
Reading Out Loud – Part Two
In:
Live Reading, Voice
All humans are storytellers and every fiction is veiled autobiography. Learn to explore and exhaust your personal issues by creating something bigger than yourself, and don't miss Chuck's ingenious assignment for personalizing your character's perception of time.
