Black Authors Can Speak Too

Black Authors Can Speak Too

Turn Your Message into a Microphone — and Multiply Your Money

Let’s be real — most authors are still stuck trying to sell a few books at a time, wondering why all the marketing strategies aren’t hitting. But here’s the truth I keep screaming: the money is not just in the book — it’s in the message.

And it’s time Black authors start standing on their message, not just writing it.

Too many of us think authorship stops at publishing. We hit “upload” on Amazon and wait. But what about the stage? The mic? The workshop? The classroom? The panel? The media interview?
Sis, bruh — you can speak too.

📢 You Wrote It. Now Say It.

Your book is a seed. But the harvest? That comes when you speak it, teach it, and position it as a solution.

If your book touches on:

• Healing → You can speak at wellness summits, therapy clinics, church events.

• Entrepreneurship → Pitch workshops to incubators, business expos, Black Chambers, colleges.

• Parenting, relationships, mental health, or identity → These are entire industries looking for fresh Black voices.

Stop waiting on the book to sell itself.
Books don’t speak. You do.

💼 Your Book Is a Business Card

Use your book to land:

• Paid speaking gigs

• Panel invitations

• Podcast interviews

• Curriculum partnerships

• Workshops and trainings

• Brand sponsorships

• Government contracts

You already have a body of work. You already have a message that matters. Now package it. Pitch it. Present it.

🔑 Message Over Manuscript

Let me be clear: it’s not about being perfect. It’s about being positioned.
What story are you telling?
What problem are you solving?
What doors can your message unlock for others?

Because the moment you realize that your voice has value beyond the page, you’ll stop chasing readers and start attracting rooms.

🔁 Final Reminder: Speak to Expand Your Brand

Being a Black author is a powerful position. But don’t let the page be your ceiling. Use your story, your strategy, and your lived experience to:

• Empower others

• Educate communities

• Elevate your brand

• Expand your income

You’re not just an author. You’re a message in motion.

🧠 Want Help Turning Your Book into a Paid Speaking Platform?

Let’s build your speaker sheet, pitch topics, and position you like the expert you are. I do this work daily, and I’d love to see your message move the crowd — and the coin. Book a call with Tiffany Green-Hood @ bookwithtiffanynow.com