Category: Business Side of Authorship

As an author, you’re an entrepreneur. Here we share content to help you build and manage your author business.

How to Autograph Your Books

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Feb 8, 2017 | Blog, BUSINESS - MEMBERS ONLY, Business Side of Authorship, MARKETING - MEMBERS ONLY, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Past Events

Awhile back a new author asked me how she should handle autographing her books. It took me back to...

10 Secrets to Increase Your Productivity and Accomplish Your Goals

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog, Business Side of Authorship, Nonfiction Book Publishing, Writing Nonfiction

Each year I look forward to the process of planning my goals for the upcoming year, and I always...

Why Authors Need a Niche and How to Choose Yours

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog, Business Side of Authorship, Nonfiction Book Marketing, Other Nonfiction Topics, Websites, Blogs, Social Media for Authors, Writing Nonfiction

When you’re setting out to launch your book into the world, you will be faced with a lot of...

Understanding Resale Licenses and Seller’s Permits for Authors

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Dec 7, 2016 | Blog, Business Side of Authorship, Legal Topics for Authors, Nonfiction Book Publishing, Past Events

When you sell physical merchandise, such as your paperback or hardcover books, you are supposed to...

The Three Types of Websites You Could Create to Promote Your Book

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Business Side of Authorship, Nonfiction Book Marketing

When developing a website to promote your book, you have two primary choices. You can launch a...

How to Set the Retail Price for Your Nonfiction Book

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Nov 7, 2016 | Blog, Business Side of Authorship, Nonfiction Book Publishing, Other Nonfiction Topics

Setting 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...

Publishing Reality: Most NY Times Best Selling Authors Have Day Jobs

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Sep 1, 2016 | Blog, Business Side of Authorship, Past Events

I talk to so many aspiring authors and it concerns me that some think that their book will be the...

How Attending a Writer’s Conference Can Change the Course of Your Author Career

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Aug 25, 2016 | Blog, Business Side of Authorship

The San Francisco Writer’s Conference is a highlight for me each year. I was an attendee at that...

Nonfiction Authors: Why You Should Treat Your Book Like a Business

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Aug 11, 2016 | Blog, Business Side of Authorship, Nonfiction Book Marketing

For a book to succeed, there are basic steps involved: Start with a great book (well-written,...

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