Paid Freelance Writing as an Author’s Additional Income

Many authors earn additional income from paid freelance writing, which has the added benefit of getting additional exposure for the author with the publication’s readers. Getting paid to write for publications is a whole different ballgame from writing free articles and distributing them to print and online publications purely for exposure. In order to get […]

Developing a Good Book Title

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 is the best piece of advice you’d offer to an author about developing a marketable book title? JODY REIN There’s no denying it: the title you choose […]

Developing Information Products in 9 Steps

When it comes to information products, it’s important the content meet a need for your audience. To increase your chances of success, start by doing a bit of research and planning prior to product development. Following are the steps you can take. 1. Generate Product Ideas Start by listing the questions you are asked most […]

Writing Light: Changing the World and Yourself at the Speed of Enlightenment by Michael Larsen

“What is not given is lost.” –Indian proverb “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” ― Mark Twain Ralph Waldo Emerson believed that light shines through us, that we are nothing and the light is all. This light binds and symbolizes […]

Email Template for Family and Friends – Use for Your Book Launch

When preparing to launch your book in the world, you can use all the help you can get to spread the word. Following is a simple email template you can modify to announce your new book to those you are close to and invite them to help support you. Greetings to my family and friends, […]

Small Business Basics for Authors

Whether you realize it or not, as an author you are a business owner. Your book may be the heart of your business or it may be one spoke in a wheel of services you offer, such as consulting, coaching, online training programs and speaking. Regardless of the focus of your business, understanding key business […]