Join us to learn how to make a book event a great event for you!
Learn five powerful mindset hacks to overcome writer's block and write your novel.
Join us to learn how to make a book event a great event for you!
Join us for this online question and answer session with Keith Ogorek and Steve Piacente.
Learn five powerful mindset hacks to overcome writer's block and write your novel.
Join author Doug Gardham and hone your creative juices!
Join author Doug Gardham and hone your creative juices!
Join Keith Ogorek, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Author Solutions and self-published author of three books, as he shares tips on how to go from writing your manuscript to publishing your book.
Screenwriter Julie Tosh walks us through the various processes of optioning a book whether it's a traditionally published title or a self-published one.
Screenwriter Julie Tosh knows the secret to a great book to screen adaptation. Watch this video and you will too!
Screenwriter Julie Tosh explains how groups, like The Writers Guild, provide unique and educational opportunities for professional writers.
Screenwriter Julie Tosh details the similarities and differences between screenplay and novel writing to help you create the best story for the silver screen.
Need help writing an opera libretto? Screenwriter Julie Tosh is here to lend you some helpful advice
Author JL Doty tells us about the trials and tribulations on his journey to self-publishing success. He even fills us in on one of his secrets: sometimes the best way to sell your current book is the write your next one.
Author JL Doty explains how important it is to finish one book before you start another. Staying focused on your current project will help you deal with the pressure to succeed and makes each story stronger in the long run.
Author JL Doty provides some insight into embracing both self-publishing and traditional publishing. Each one has its own benefits, so it's important to find the one that works best for you and your book.
Author JL Doty reminds us not to get discouraged when writing, even if your first draft doesn't meet your expectations. The key to developing your craft is practice and persistence.
Randall Wallace, the amazingly talented director, writer, and producer of many movies, including Braveheart, provides some insight on writing about sensitive subjects like family, friends, and your own life. He reminds us it takes courage and honor to write stories truly worth telling.
Authors are now expected to promote and market their own books… but when does the promotion work begin? Lynda O'Connor, author PR expert, says promotion begins before the book is even finished! Lynda also offers some ideas for how to do just that.
These days every author is expected to market his or her own book. But what does that mean? What can you realistically expect in terms of time, effort, and cost in marketing your book? Author PR expert Lynda O'Connor shares her thoughts on the matter.
Why are endorsements so important for your book… and how the heck to you get them? Listen in as PR expert for authors (and an author himself!), Jim O'Connor, explains the process of obtaining a valuable endorsement for your book.
Advertising and public relations aren't the same thing. If you are just getting into handling your own marketing efforts, check out this podcast to learn the difference, as explained by Lynda O'Connor of O'Connor Communications. Lynda covers the credibility, cost, and control involved in each of the two techniques.
After the countdown, self-publishers need a loud, raucous liftoff, with plenty of coverage followed by events that keep their momentum going strong. This two part webinar will explain some detailed steps to take before the launch, during the unveiling and after the debut to make sure the trees used to make the books don't fall quietly in the forest. Part one includes:
Pre-Launch Phase:
• Creating press kit;
• Securing early reviews;
• Developing social media strategy:
• Planning / producing ancillary materials:
Launch Phase:
• Planning and holding the official launch party
If you are handling your own PR for your book, you'll want to listen to this great podcast with PR expert Lynda O'Connor. She shares some great tips about the work involved, the impact of your attitude, and more. She even suggests that you become a bit of a spy.
So you've been working hard on your book marketing efforts and now you have been asked for an interview. In this podcast, Lynda O'Connor, of O'Connor Communications, describes how to prepare for an interview so it is a success. Lynda suggests you research the show and the host's style. She also says to send your bio, the book, a list of questions to ask you, and more.
Communications specialist James O’Connor discusses how he found time to write his books while running his PR company. Listen in as James discusses passion and time management and what he gives up to make space for writing in his life.
