What to Include in a Speaking Contract

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What to Include in a Speaking Contract By Laura Petherbridge   In my early speaking years I didn’t use a contract. I assumed that it was unnecessary. I was wrong. Learning the hard way often hones your skills. Most of my events are conducted in a church. Therefore, the majority of my tips are geared toward that audience.   Here is what I suggest to include when creating a contract between a speaker and a host.   At the Top Host Details Your name, title, web address and contact information The host name, address, web site and phone number Event…

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Relationships in Writing

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Aloha from Karen Whiting   I am so thankful for relationships I’ve developed with writers, authors, and readers, in the world of publishing. It’s a small world in many ways and networking is vital to success. But it’s also a place of friendships and connections. So many of my contracts came from relationships I developed. And, when I’m having problems, the friends I’ve made pray and support me. Think beyond contracts and what you can get, to what you can give and how you can extend friendship.

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