There are hundreds of small and mid-size publishing houses that may be willing to consider your book without the assistance of an agent. The best way to locate these is to examine books in your genre. Find out who is publishing the majority of books in your subject area and begin researching your options. Most […]
Getting started as a professional speaker is easier than you might think. Most people begin by giving free talks to local organizations and work their way up to paid speaking gigs. Local presentations can have many advantages even when you’re not being paid because you gain exposure with the organization’s entire network (not just the […]
As an author, there will be many situations where you will need to contribute your bio for promotional purposes. Your bio is often needed on your website in the “About” page and the “Media/Press” page, the back cover of your book, the last page of your book, at the end of articles or blog posts […]
Before self-publishing her first book, Stephanie Chandler decided to build an audience online. The success of that effort led to book contracts with several traditional publishers, corporate sponsorships, major media coverage, product sales, and a variety of other opportunities. In this content-rich presentation, she shares the lessons that authors can use to effectively build an […]
In a world where we are all suffering from information overload, it is essential that blog titles catch the attention of prospective readers. A sizzling title inspires readers to click through and read more. For example, if you came across the following blog titles on Facebook or Twitter, which would you be more likely to […]
As an author, there will be many situations where you will need to contribute your bio for promotional purposes. Your bio is often needed on your website in the “About” page and the “Media/Press” page, the back cover of your book, the last page of your book, at the end of articles or blog posts […]
Choosing the retail price for your book shouldn’t be an arbitrary decision; it’s one that requires a bit of research and planning. There is no single formula for calculating the price of a book because there are many considerations. Following are factors to consider when setting the retail price for your book. Value Perception Unlike […]
If you want to know whether your online marketing and social media efforts are working, you need to track of the results you’re getting. Your website hosting provider may offer some reporting features for monitoring traffic, though the best option is the free tool Google offers: Google Analytics. Google Analytics is completely free and provides […]
While most small and mid-size publishers accept book proposals directly, the largest publishing houses will only work with literary agents. If you want to receive a substantial book advance and get published with a big press (such as Random House), then you will likely need to work with an agent. A literary agent acts as […]
Shipping books is not something authors typically think about until their book is about to be released. First and most important, you should start with a sales page for your book on your website. The sales page should include: The book cover image Sales copy – reasons why people should read your book […]
A Swift Kick in the Can’ts – How to Use Peer-Mentoring™ to Achieve your Goal by Elaina Zuker
If you want to increase your productivity, enhance your earning power, achieve your goals , and reach more overall success in your life (whether measured in money, expertise, or relationships) read on. This may be especially relevant and hopefully, helpful, for writers. In my own experience, it’s a lonely enterprise, and having a a “support partner” […]
Carolyn Howard-Johnson was interviewed by Jo Lindsell. I have enjoyed working with you, Carolyn, from day one of my Promo Day event and I was especially honored to be a speaker at the Rome Retreat you sponsored with Eve LaSalle Caram. Interviews are another great way to get better acquainted to here goes! What genre […]
Round-Up Question of the Week: What are your favorite mobile apps?
Last week we asked our community on Facebook to answer this question: What are your favorite mobile apps? Here’s what they had to say: Pamela Cummins: Pinterest’s app has made my life easier! This app enables me to pin wherever I am, plus check if there are any inappropriate pins on my group board. Stephanie […]
Member of the Week: David B. Savage, Author of Break Through to Yes
Name: David B. Savage Book Title: Break Through To Yes: Unlocking the Possible within a Culture of Collaboration 2018 Edition Break Through to Yes: The Collaborative Podcast Series (November 2017) Book 1: The Foundations for Collaboration Book 2: The Collaborative Guests Podcasts Book 3: The 10 Essential Steps to Collaboration Book 4: Unlocking the Possible […]
A Swift Kick in the Can’ts – How to Use Peer-Mentoring™ to Achieve your Goal by Elaina Zuker
If you want to increase your productivity, enhance your earning power, achieve your goals , and reach more overall success in your life (whether measured in money, expertise, or relationships) read on. This may be especially relevant and hopefully, helpful, for writers. In my own experience, it’s a lonely enterprise, and having a a “support partner” […]
Carolyn Howard-Johnson was interviewed by Jo Lindsell. I have enjoyed working with you, Carolyn, from day one of my Promo Day event and I was especially honored to be a speaker at the Rome Retreat you sponsored with Eve LaSalle Caram. Interviews are another great way to get better acquainted to here goes! What genre […]
Round-Up Question of the Week: What are your favorite mobile apps?
Last week we asked our community on Facebook to answer this question: What are your favorite mobile apps? Here’s what they had to say: Pamela Cummins: Pinterest’s app has made my life easier! This app enables me to pin wherever I am, plus check if there are any inappropriate pins on my group board. Stephanie […]
Recently there has been much discussion in the publishing community around whether authors should publish their books with both IngramSpark/Lightning Source and CreateSpace or choose just one publishing platform. Below we break down some of the pros and cons you should know about. But first, let’s clarify that IngramSpark is a publishing platform for indie […]
Leverage Social Media (Whether you like it or not)
Here’s the reality: social media is not a fad and isn’t going away. If you’ve been avoiding social media, consider this a gentle nudge to help you get serious. The good news is that social media is ideal for nonfiction authors—we write! And our readers want to hear from us! You also don’t have to […]
How Well Do You Balance the Business and the Art of Writing? by Rosanne Bane
You know how to take care of business as a nonfiction writer. You’re professional. You attend to all the details of putting your writing into the world from analyzing your audience to zeroing in on new ways to promote your writing. But all this serious business stuff is probably not why you started writing. You […]
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