Authority Publishing provides custom publishing services exclusively for nonfiction books. Comprehensive services include editing, cover design, interior typesetting, ebook formatting, and distribution to Amazon, Ingram and other online retailers. Since 2008, Authority Publishing has built a solid reputation as an industry leader in personalized service and professional book production. If getting your book done right […]
Write Copy: Book jacket copy Traditional media pitch Online media pitch (podcasts, internet radio shows) Blogger pitch Reviewer pitch Tweets for your own use Tweets others can share Short social media posts for your own use Short social media posts others can share Your updated bio Blog posts Email to announce your launch to your […]
Last week we asked our community on Facebook to answer this question: For those who’ve self-published your books, what have been some of the pros and cons? Here’s what they had to say: Joel D Canfield: The pros are the reason I do it: complete control. My editor and I make the final call on […]
Last week we asked our community on Facebook to answer this question: For those who’ve been traditionally published, what have been some of the pros and cons? Here’s what they had to say: Stephanie Chandler: Pros for me were bookstore placement, which mattered more years ago when most sales were still happening in stores. The cons: […]
Have you ever wondered about the distinction between “like” or “such as” in your writing. Here are two phrases to consider: . . . the answers that so-called geniuses “like / such as” Newton seem to embody. . . . centuries of innovations “like / such as” the airplane and space shuttle have resulted. In […]
“Writings are useless unless they are read, and they cannot be read unless they are readable.” – Theodore Roosevelt If Roosevelt lived in today’s world, he might have known that 6% of the time wasted in corporations is due to poorly written communications. Of course, your goal is readability. At the same time, you desire […]
As you write your next book, you will likely follow some sort of outline and include some of the usual elements like footnotes and appendix. But there are some additional items you may want to consider adding to your manuscript in order to maximize the reader experience while building your mailing list and revenues. Free […]
In the months before your book is published, you should begin reaching out to fellow authors to request endorsements. Ideally testimonials should come from authors in your field, and the more well-known the author, the better. And while you may think that big-name authors are untouchable, think again. Smart authors know that endorsing a book […]
Fifty years ago, an author’s life was totally different. There were no social media channels, search engines, or even stable connectivity. Now, the world’s going crazy and with it, every single industry changes its face, submitting itself to the present technological advancements. In 2018, being an author supposes a lot of things. I believe that […]
Whether it’s a marketing email or the chapter of a book, you might be challenged to make your writing easy to follow. How can you create a smooth flow that helps your readers? Give these techniques a try: Use subheads: When you use subheads throughout your piece, readers can skim your content and quickly discern […]
The quality and quantity of the research you do at Amazon.com before you start to write plays a major role in your ability to plan, write, promote, and profit from your nonfiction book. Here’s why. Positioning To succeed, your book not only has to be well-written, but it has to be significantly and obviously different […]
How to Research Bloggers for Book Reviews, Excerpts, Etc.
Use these guidelines to perform your author research, or provide to an assistant to follow. Create a spreadsheet with the following fields: Blog Link, Reviews?, Author Interviews?, Excerpts?, Guest Posts?, Email, Submission Guidelines Link. (Or download spreadsheet template from NFAA.) Perform the following Google searches and log results on spreadsheet: Topic + book review When […]
Watch for These Unneeded Wobbly Words by Barbara McNichol
To add clarity by taking unneeded words out of your writing, the easiest approach is to identify and attack wobbly words. But what are wobbly words? Well, they’re words that are vague, indefinite, and don’t add much to the meaning of a sentence. In fact, they can add word clutter to your paragraphs and detract […]
What strategies do you use to build your mailing list?
Each month, the Nonfiction Authors Association asks a burning publishing question of the industry’s best, brightest, and most innovative experts. Here’s what they have to say! NFAA: What strategies do you use to build your mailing list? MARQUINA ILIEV There are three main elements that I suggest authors use to build their mailing list. The first […]
Member Book Announcement: To Cast A Reflection: The Henry Family In Their Own Words
Member Name: Laura Suchan Book Title: To Cast A Reflection: The Henry Family In Their Own Words Synopsis In the summer of 2013 a box stuffed with old papers was donated to the Oshawa Museum. The Thomas Henry Correspondence Collection, as it became known, contained 520 individual documents including personal letters, receipts and business correspondence of […]
How to Research Bloggers for Book Reviews, Excerpts, Etc.
Use these guidelines to perform your author research, or provide to an assistant to follow. Create a spreadsheet with the following fields: Blog Link, Reviews?, Author Interviews?, Excerpts?, Guest Posts?, Email, Submission Guidelines Link. (Or download spreadsheet template from NFAA.) Perform the following Google searches and log results on spreadsheet: Topic + book review When […]
Watch for These Unneeded Wobbly Words by Barbara McNichol
To add clarity by taking unneeded words out of your writing, the easiest approach is to identify and attack wobbly words. But what are wobbly words? Well, they’re words that are vague, indefinite, and don’t add much to the meaning of a sentence. In fact, they can add word clutter to your paragraphs and detract […]
What strategies do you use to build your mailing list?
Each month, the Nonfiction Authors Association asks a burning publishing question of the industry’s best, brightest, and most innovative experts. Here’s what they have to say! NFAA: What strategies do you use to build your mailing list? MARQUINA ILIEV There are three main elements that I suggest authors use to build their mailing list. The first […]
How to Avoid the Number One Mistake Too Many Authors Make
I love engaging with friends and family on Facebook (or as my 12-year old calls it, “Mom Book”), and also with our author community via our private group (you can join NFAA here to gain access). Recently, I noticed an old schoolmate making a big mistake that is also common among authors. This schoolmate—we’ll call […]
Hints for Conducting Radio Shows by Telephone by Brian Jud
Performances on radio talk or news shows are the workhorses of book-promotion activities. With radio as part of your communication plan, you can reach hundreds, thousands or millions of people at little or no cost. You can even sell some books, if you do it right. Most radio shows are conducted over the telephone, from […]
Checklist: Copy Needed Before You Launch Your Book
Write Copy: Book jacket copy Traditional media pitch Online media pitch (podcasts, internet radio shows) Blogger pitch Reviewer pitch Tweets for your own use Tweets others can share Short social media posts for your own use Short social media posts others can share Your updated bio Blog posts Email to announce your launch to your […]
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