Book signings give readers the chance to ask authors questions and get their favorite books signed. It’s an event that will fill readers with happiness and will inspire them to want to read all the books, once they get home.

The simplest way to get a signed book is to take your copy and meet your favorite author. Authors often tour in order to promote a new book and those events usually include book signings and readings. The more famous the author the longer the signing line will be.

How Much Does an Author’s Signature Increase the Value? There’s no rule. If a book is signed by the author, it may be worth more than an unsigned copy. If the author is very popular, but signatures are scarce, the signature will be in demand.

1. Generally, you can get a signed copy of a book when the author is doing a signing at a bookstore or library.
2. Authors often have the lists of where they are appearing on their websites.
3. Most authors do not accept books in the mail to be signed and sent back.
4. Sometimes you can find signed copies of books on ebay.

Your event should last 90 minutes to two hours: 30 to 45 minutes for the reading, 15 to 30 minutes for questions, and about an hour to sign all the books. Of course, it would be wise to arrive early to talk to your host and make sure everything is in order.

You can vary your message with different phrases such as: “Best wishes”, “much appreciation”, “all the best”, “thanks for reading”, and other well-wishes such as these. If you ever end up doing a large book signing event, then having these phrases ready to go will help you save time.

Here are 11 do’s and don’ts of meeting an author at a book signing:

• Do: Tell them how much their work has meant to you.
• Don’t: Make critiques without an invitation.
• Do: Thank them for their time.
• Don’t: Ask for a picture with the author if instructed not to by the bookstore staff.
• Do: Buy their book.

Book signings help grow public recognition of an author. They’re a great way to get your name out there and introduce people to your books, or encourage existing fans to interact with you. A book signing makes an author accessible to readers in a way not possible at more formal events, like speaking engagements.

10 Questions Every Author Should Be Ready To Answer

• What inspired you to write this book?
• Can you tell me about the book?
• What did you learn when writing the book?
• What surprised you the most?
• What does the title mean?
• What did the subject(s) of the book think of it?
• What are the subject(s) doing now?

Here’s how a book signing works (usually): When an author, or illustrator, is promoting their latest book they often have an event at a bookstore where they speak, read, draw, answer questions and sign the new book.

Self-published authors can make between 40% – 60% royalties on a single book sale while traditionally published authors usually make between 10%-12% royalties. First-time authors who want to traditionally publish can get an advance, which is usually $10,000 (usually not that much more for a first-timer).

Choose where to sign. Most writers sign the title page of their books. A few writers will cross out their own printed name and add their John Hancock underneath. Other authors choose to sign inside the front cover.

If you’re still set on going on tour, here are some tips for organizing your own tour.

1. Establish a budget.
2. Send out copies.
3. Consider teaming with another writer.
4. Don’t limit yourself to bookstores.
5. Think beyond a standard reading.
6. Consider a virtual book tour.
7. Go where people know you.
8. Practice efficient scheduling.

1. Rehearse. Consider your appearance to be a dramatic performance from the moment you walk through the door.
2. Read just enough, not too much.
3. Look your audience in the eye.
4. Work with your publisher.
5. Work with your local book sellers.
6. Go beyond bookstores.
7. Publicize your event.
8. Learn how to promote your book to niche markets.

What Should You Write in the Inscription?

1. Document when the book was given and who gave it.
2. Explain why this particular book is meant for the recipient.
3. Say what the giver thought was special about it.
4. Wish the recipient well on a particular occasion.
5. Provide some life advice.
6. Echo an idea in the book, often through a quote.