Press releases are the traditional way to get media attention. Here are some guidelines and tips on how to write your own press release, as well as pitching the media. Find the report here.
If you plan to pitch literary agents or publishers in pursuit of a traditional book publishing deal, you will need to provide a comprehensive book proposal. Proposals have several important components that must be completed properly in order to gain consideration by publishing industry professionals. This essential template, delivered in PDF format, includes each of […]
Feeling confused about how to build your audience on Facebook? The model has changed and Facebook has become a pay-to-play model. However, engagement boosts your chances of getting your content seen by your audience. This cheat sheet will help you get all the Facebook basics going! Get the sheet here.
Before you sit down to write your book, it’s important to study competing books for several reasons. You want to make sure you aren’t writing the same book that’s already been written, and also determine how your book will be different or better than the competition. This guide has steps to help you evaluate the […]
Writing a book can feel like an overwhelming task. This 3-page checklist will help you get organized so that you can get to the finish line a little faster! Access the checklist here.
This handy template, created and editable in Microsoft Word, allows you to create a printable order form for selling your books in person at events. It’s always a good idea to keep these with you just in case there is no internet access or for any reason you’re unable to swipe credit cards and collect […]
When you are hired as a professional speaker for an event, you need to provide an agreement that details your rate, deliverables and terms of your relationship. The following agreement (Microsoft Word format) is a template that you can use as a starting point. Be sure to fill in your specifics in areas denoted with […]
The following document is an actual letter of agreement from a literary agent/agency. It demonstrates the standard terms and expectations that are common with literary agents. Because this is an actual agreement, the agency and author information have been removed. We provide this for informational purposes–so that you can know what to expect when you […]
Whether you’re writing self-development, business, memoir, how-to, spiritual, narrative, or other nonfiction book, this authoritative guide by experienced industry professionals will provide you with the details you need to achieve your publishing goals. The report covers giveaways and samples, becoming a speaker, speaking engagements, mailing lists, and more book marketing essentials. Get the report here
Getting ready to self-publish your work? Here is a checklist to help make your publishing endeavor successful! Inside is covered: Before you Publish Interior Matter Copy to Write Marketing Planning Hiring Decisions and Recommended Resources Get the list here: Self-Publishing Checklist
If you’re looking for data about an industry or you want to follow current trends, following are some resources to use. Trendwatching.com – Provides monthly reports on a wide variety of consumer trends. Wikipedia – The user-generated online encyclopedia may provide some details and stats for specific industries or keyword phrases. Beware, since this is […]
Get Your Words’ Worth by Brian Jud
Two concepts determine your relative success in answering questions during a television or radio performance: preparation and flexibility. In most cases you will not know the questions you will be asked during the interview. But if you understand your topic and know beforehand what you want to get across to the audience, you will be […]
How to Write Sales Copy for the Back of Your Nonfiction Book
If you’re working on your first book, you will inevitably have to sit down and write the sales copy that appears on the back of your book (also known as “jacket” copy). For authors who haven’t had to do this before, it can feel like a bit of a challenge. You have a very limited […]
Author Name: Wendy D. Steele Book Title: Let Me Get My Coffee! Then We’ll Talk Business: And The Lessons I Learned As An Entrepreneur Synopsis Let Me Get My Coffee! Then We’ll Talk Business is a self-help/memoir based on how I grew my company BluePrint Resumes & Consulting to multiple locations throughout the U.S. and […]
If you’re looking for data about an industry or you want to follow current trends, following are some resources to use. Trendwatching.com – Provides monthly reports on a wide variety of consumer trends. Wikipedia – The user-generated online encyclopedia may provide some details and stats for specific industries or keyword phrases. Beware, since this is […]
Get Your Words’ Worth by Brian Jud
Two concepts determine your relative success in answering questions during a television or radio performance: preparation and flexibility. In most cases you will not know the questions you will be asked during the interview. But if you understand your topic and know beforehand what you want to get across to the audience, you will be […]
How to Write Sales Copy for the Back of Your Nonfiction Book
If you’re working on your first book, you will inevitably have to sit down and write the sales copy that appears on the back of your book (also known as “jacket” copy). For authors who haven’t had to do this before, it can feel like a bit of a challenge. You have a very limited […]
New Benefits for NFAA Members: Media Leads, Content Archives, Partner Discounts
We have been hard at work developing new benefits for our Authority and VIP members: View Content by Topic Members have always had access to archived teleseminar recordings, weekly homework tips, and our exclusive templates, checklists, and other content. Now we’ve made it easier than ever to find the help you need because we’re now […]
How to Cite Sources in Your Manuscript
Nonfiction authors know the importance of citing sources in their work. But sometimes it can get confusing figuring out how to correctly quote and give credit to your sources within your text without losing your flow of thought. Fair Use Under Fair Use law, you can reprint a small amount of text as long as […]
What has been most surprising about being an author?
This month we asked nonfiction authors to answer this question: What has been most surprising about being an author? Here’s what they had to say: Dr. Jo Lukins I had not anticipated the personal learning through the process of writing my book. I had fully expected to be immersed in the content of the book, […]
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