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A strong book launch campaign can have many benefits: Generate word-of-mouth Rack up book reviews Get the attention of industry pros (literary agents and editors), potential clients, peers, media, and anyone else you want to impress Put some money in the bank Bring new life to backlist titles (previous books you’ve authored will usually get […]
You’ve poured your heart and soul into the writing process. You’ve produced a book, a blog post, or an article that you’re proud of. There were long hours of research and agonizing over your word choice. You’ve revised the work over and over again. Now, it’s time to self-publish it. But what if it contains […]
Many writers struggle to complete a task. The reasons for this are as unique as the writers themselves. It can be down to a lack of inspiration, trying to take on many projects at once, or trying to push themselves too hard. Many writers are so focused on the quantity that they neglect quality. Others […]
If I had a dollar for every person who asked me about funding for their book projects, well, I could start a fund for those very projects! Not a week goes by without an email or call from someone seeking free publishing services. Unfortunately, there is no secret publishing fund or author scholarship program available, […]
I recently gave a talk to a local writer’s group about the process of self-publishing a book, which includes setting up an author business. Afterwards, the group leader thanked me for sharing the “business side” of being an author. While I appreciated her kind gesture, it struck me as odd because I think of an […]
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 […]
How to Get Top Authors to Give Endorsements for Your Book
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 is, the better for building credibility with potential readers. While you may think that big-name authors are untouchable, that hasn’t been […]
Elements of a Speaker One-Sheet
If you’re just getting started in professional speaking, one of the most important pieces of marketing collateral you will need is a speaker sheet. This is a simple document that can be given to those who would book you to speak at an event, and also available for download from your website. There are a […]
How to Setup a Pre-Sale Campaign for Your Print Book and Ebook
A strong book launch campaign can have many benefits: Generate word-of-mouth Rack up book reviews Get the attention of industry pros (literary agents and editors), potential clients, peers, media, and anyone else you want to impress Put some money in the bank Bring new life to backlist titles (previous books you’ve authored will usually get […]
Member of the Week: Steven Hall, author of The Seven Tools of Healing
Author Name: Steven M. Hall, MD Book Title: The Seven Tools of Healing: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Live the Life Your Soul Desires Synopsis This book contains the meat of what I’ve learned about healing from over 33 years of integrative medical practice. It explains why most of what we do to help ourselves […]
How to Get Top Authors to Give Endorsements for Your Book
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 is, the better for building credibility with potential readers. While you may think that big-name authors are untouchable, that hasn’t been […]
Elements of a Speaker One-Sheet
If you’re just getting started in professional speaking, one of the most important pieces of marketing collateral you will need is a speaker sheet. This is a simple document that can be given to those who would book you to speak at an event, and also available for download from your website. There are a […]
How to Setup a Pre-Sale Campaign for Your Print Book and Ebook
A strong book launch campaign can have many benefits: Generate word-of-mouth Rack up book reviews Get the attention of industry pros (literary agents and editors), potential clients, peers, media, and anyone else you want to impress Put some money in the bank Bring new life to backlist titles (previous books you’ve authored will usually get […]
Checklist of Items to Take to Speaking Engagements
When you’re invited to speak at an event, you are usually offered a display table where you can sell your books or display promotional materials (and if you aren’t offered one, be sure to ask!). Here is a checklist of items to bring along to ensure you’re prepared. Large rolling suitcase—This makes it easy to […]
PR Secrets to Capture Traditional and Online Media Attention
I know this might sound weird coming from a CEO of a PR agency, but PR is not rocket science. Now, don’t get me wrong, PR is just like anything in business — knowing how to do something only takes you so far and doesn’t necessarily ensure your success. Take writing a book, for example: […]
How to Write like a Historian… Without Actually Being One by Laura Suchan
“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” Rudyard Kipling (1865- 1936) As part of the advanced memoir writing class I teach, one of the assignments is for the participants to write a brief narrative linking their family history to historical events happening on a local, national or international scale. […]
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