Join us as Melanie Votaw discusses How to Write Self-Help Books That Teach. About Melanie Votaw Melanie Votaw is an author, ghostwriter, editor, and book coach who has written 33 nonfiction books published by such houses as Hay House, Macmillan, Hyperion, and Perseus, to name a few. She specializes in self-help books and regularly works directly with publishers […]
Join us as David Evans, former writer for The Monkees, shares How to Infuse Humor Into Your Writing. About David Evans My first job after college was writing funny greeting cards for American Greetings in Cleveland. One of my all-time best-selling greeting cards had a big raised button on the cover. The line on the front […]
Join us as Corey Walker shares how to Master Instagram Strategies for Authors. About Corey Walker Corey Walker is the owner of The Marketing Specialist, a digital marketing agency in El Dorado Hills, California. She is also the co-author of Instagram for Business for Dummies, a how-to guide for using Instagram to market your business. Corey works with […]
Join us as Joey Garcia discusses How to Get Media Coverage in Your Own Backyard. About Joey Garcia Joey Garcia created opportunities through her book tour, including new gigs as a Relationship Expert for a network television station and as an iHeart Media talk show host. Her print and online advice column has inspired 300,000 readers each week […]
Join us as Lisa Romeo discusses How to Sell Your Book to Small Presses and University Publishers. About Lisa Romeo Lisa Romeo is the author of Starting with Goodbye: A Daughter’s Memoir of Love after Loss (University of Nevada Press, May 2018). Her work is listed in Best American Essays 2016 and has been nominated for additional BAE and Pushcart Prizes. She’s been […]
Join us as Cristen Iris shares Secrets to Writing Authoritative and Compelling Nonfiction. About Cristen Iris Cristen Iris is a results-oriented developmental editor, book collaborator, and ghostwriter who works with ambitious clients, literary agents, and traditional and indie publishers to produce high-quality books that shape the way readers think about the world around them and their place […]
Join us as Ally Machate discusses How to Compile an Anthology Book. About Ally Machate Ally E. Machate is a bestselling book collaborator, award-winning editor, and expert publishing consultant who loves using her experience and insider knowledge of the industry to lead serious authors toward publishing success. Ally has served both small and “Big Five” publishers, including […]
Join us as Drew Gerber discusses Publicity Secrets to Capture Traditional and Online Media Attention. About Drew Gerber Nomad CEO Drew Gerber is an explorer in both his life and on the map. He spends his time positively impacting communities where he renovates properties and launches education and job programs, all while helming PR flagship company Wasabi […]
Join us as book distributor Amy Collins shares Proven Strategies to Understand Your Target Readers and Boost Your Marketing Results. About Amy Collins Amy Collins is the President of New Shelves Books, one of the largest book sales and marketing content providers in the US. As a former Book Buyer for a chain of bookstores in New York and […]
Join us as Karl Palachuk discusses How to Build a Profitable Online Store. About Karl Palachuk Karl W. Palachuk is the author of seventeen books and the creator of dozens of information products and downloads. He is a business owner, entrepreneur, author, father, speaker, publisher, blogger, podcaster, and a community builder. Karl’s topics include technology, business, and […]
How to Blog for Other Websites: Simple Steps to Guest Blogging, Including Sample Pitch
Blogging for other websites allows you to reach a whole new audience, gain exposure, build credibility, and potentially drive traffic back to your site. Here’s how to become a guest blogger: 1. Locate sites you want to write for. The first step is to find appropriate sites, and that means sites that reach your target […]
How to Sell Your Book to Colleges for Use in Courses
One of the many benefits of writing nonfiction is that we can educate our readers. Whether we do that with a how-to guide, a memoir, history, science, or other kind of reference book, many well-written nonfiction books have the potential to be adopted into curriculum for college courses. Getting colleges to adopt my books as […]
Understanding Publishing Contracts
If a publisher offers you a contract, get ready for your head to spin. These contracts can vary greatly in what they offer and what they expect from the author. In general, a contract will outline the following: Payment Terms A book advance fee ranging from $2500-$10,000 is most typical for first time authors without […]
Author Name: The Rev. Anita E. Keire Book Title: Walking on Water: Skeptics and Believers Discuss Whether Jesus Matters Synopsis Walking on Water: Skeptics and Believers Discuss Whether Jesus Matters introduces the rudiments of the Christian faith from a non-denominational, non-doctrinaire perspective for youth, millennials, religiously unaffiliated, as well as all generations including senior citizens. It […]
How to Blog for Other Websites: Simple Steps to Guest Blogging, Including Sample Pitch
Blogging for other websites allows you to reach a whole new audience, gain exposure, build credibility, and potentially drive traffic back to your site. Here’s how to become a guest blogger: 1. Locate sites you want to write for. The first step is to find appropriate sites, and that means sites that reach your target […]
How to Sell Your Book to Colleges for Use in Courses
One of the many benefits of writing nonfiction is that we can educate our readers. Whether we do that with a how-to guide, a memoir, history, science, or other kind of reference book, many well-written nonfiction books have the potential to be adopted into curriculum for college courses. Getting colleges to adopt my books as […]
Understanding Publishing Contracts
If a publisher offers you a contract, get ready for your head to spin. These contracts can vary greatly in what they offer and what they expect from the author. In general, a contract will outline the following: Payment Terms A book advance fee ranging from $2500-$10,000 is most typical for first time authors without […]
How to Tap into the Marketing Power of Street Teams, Super Fans and Micro-Influencers
Guest post by Penny Sansevieri Did you know that 95% of books are sold via personal recommendation? There is no doubt that the biggest source of sales for just about any type of product is personal recommendations. Remember the last time you heard a friend tell you that XYZ was an awesome product, or book […]
How to Write an Effective Author Bio
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 […]
8 Tips for a Marketable Nonfiction Book Proposal by Melanie Votaw
Over the years, I’ve met many first-time authors who underestimate the difficulty of writing a successful nonfiction book proposal. Writers often lack the marketing skills that proposals require, and they fail to realize one important fact: A book proposal is a business plan for their book. If you remember that and also keep these tips […]
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