Checklist of Key Components to Include When Writing Your Nonfiction Book

Following are components to consider including in your book, though most are optional. Endorsements – Endorsements can add credibility to a book, provided they come from influential authors. Don’t be afraid to ask—you might be surprised by how supportive your fellow authors can be. A well-known author’s quote can be printed on the front cover […]

Why You Shouldn’t Ask Your Readers What They Want You to Write by Heidi Thorne

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 […]

Knowing and Championing the Most Important Part of Your Book – Its Point by Joel Schwartzberg

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 […]

Traditional Book Deal Checklist

✔ Develop your platform for book sales. Publishers give extra consideration to authors with a large platform (audience). ✔ Decide on a concept for your book—something unique that will stand out against competition. ✔ Define your target audience to ensure you have a market for the book. ✔ Evaluate the competition to ensure there is […]

Questions to Answer Before Writing Your Book

What do I ultimately want to accomplish with my book? What opportunities can I create with my book? How can I stretch out of my comfort zone? What do I need to learn to be successful? Who are some people I can model on my way to achieving my goals? Is there anyone who could […]

What to Share on Social Media

Your blog is the heart of your social media strategy. Without a blog, you will have limited content to share and you won’t have a reason to drive traffic back to your site. And by adding new posts to your blog three or more times per week, you will have a steady stream of fresh […]