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How to have Incredible School Visits as a Children's Author - Top 10 Tips
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Summary
In this episode of the Children's Author Show, host Andy Coats shares his Top 10 tips for children's authors on how to effectively conduct school visits. He emphasizes the importance of customizing presentations, building on past experiences, and focusing on one school at a time. Coats also discusses the significance of having a compelling sales pitch, making intentional contact with schools, simplifying contracts, and the necessity of charging for visits. He highlights the need for a dynamic presentation and providing takeaways for students, as well as supporting schools with promotional resources.
Takeaways
School visits are a great way to connect with kids.
Customize your presentation to reflect your unique style.
You can learn from other authors' experiences.
Start with one school at a time to refine your approach.
Craft a compelling sales pitch to engage schools.
Be proactive in reaching out to schools for visits.
Keep contracts simple to avoid overwhelming schools.
Charging for visits is essential for sustainability.
Establish clear and consistent pricing for your services.
Provide students with take-home materials to promote your work.
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