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 […]
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 […]
Before you begin to write your book, it is important to know WHO you’re writing for. Identifying your audience will help you not only develop your manuscript, but you will be better able to choose marketing methods for your book. Are you writing a book for: Single moms with young kids? Single moms with teenagers? […]
Whether you’re just getting started as an author-influencer or you’ve been at it for a while, if you have a budget to spend, there are many ways you can invest in building your audience. While many authors spend years working hard at building their platforms, even a small investment can go a long way in […]
I’m a transparent type of guy so here’s a little secret for you: I’m an introverted writer. And, as an introverted writer, I greatly enjoy capturing my thoughts on paper. One activity I savor even more is…wait for it…sharing my ideas with a live audience. I know what you’re thinking…”that’s impossible, introverted writers don’t do […]
Trying to figure out what to write about for your next book, or even blog? An online survey might be just what you need to do to get feedback and insight from your ideal audience. One mistake that authors can make when doing such a survey is to ask their prospective readers and fans, “What […]
If you’re in the book-writing business, you’re also in the book marketing business. Whether you have a major publisher or are self-published, whether you have a hungry publicist or a hundred Twitter followers, YOU are your book’s most credible spokesperson and cheerleader. If that thought frightens you, there’s good news. Promoting your book successfully to […]
As an author myself, a former bookstore owner, and an avid reader, I love book recommendations. I especially love it when they have a business focus and TEACH me something new. I gravitate to lists of best books for entrepreneurs and writers, and I’m always disappointed when they miss many of my personal favorites. So, […]
We recently reached out to authors to find out their best tips for marketing their books on Amazon. Here’s what they had to say: Mande White-Pearl When marketing your books on Amazon we have found success with out clients in organizing a ‘launch event’. This allows for a set time/date for everyone to go and […]
Your writer platform is the sum total of your potential to sell books. It’s based upon your notoriety, reputation, influence, as well as your ability to connect with people. Imagine that you have two writers. Both are science educators. Both have written a book on best practices for getting girls and young women interested in […]
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 […]
Member of the Week: Julia Novak, author of Down and Back – A Guide to Living Happy with Depression
Author Name: Julia Novak Book Title: Down and Back – A Guide to Living Happy with Depression Synopsis Catapulted into depression, addiction and psychic awareness from childhood trauma, Julia Novak dug out of despair by recognizing and realigning with the immense creative force available to us all. She’s spent two decades teaching others that until […]
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, […]
Literary Agent Interview: Jeff Kleinman
Agent Name: Jeff Kleinman Agency Name/Location: Folio Literary Management Agency Link: www.foliolit.com Social Media Links: Jeff FB: https://www.facebook.com/jmkagent Jeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-kleinman-2542875a/ Folio Twitter: @FolioLiterary Folio FB: https://www.facebook.com/FolioLit/ Folio Instagram: @folioliterary Nonfiction Genres Represented: Mostly narrative nonfiction (love projects with a historical or animal-related bent), but also memoir, health, parenting, aging, nature, pets, how-to, nature, science, […]
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