https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keithQ&amp;A blog with ALC President Keith Ogoreken-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/i-am-ready-to-start-editing-my-first-manuscript-what-are-common-mistakes-editors-see-first-time-writers-making-that-i-should-look-forThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:42:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:342cee07-7a67-4ec4-b848-d69033e012efAuthor Learning Center0https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/rsscomments?WeblogPostID=141https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/i-am-ready-to-start-editing-my-first-manuscript-what-are-common-mistakes-editors-see-first-time-writers-making-that-i-should-look-for#commentsQuestion: I am ready to start editing my first manuscript. 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What other types of traditional publishers are out there? &nbsp; Answer: Most authors are familiar with...(<a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/i-would-like-to-pursue-a-traditional-publishing-deal-for-my-book-but-i-m-not-sure-it-is-a-good-fit-for-a-major-publishing-house-what-other-types-of-traditional-publishers-are-out-there">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/aggbug?PostID=140&AppID=2&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/i-m-struggling-to-get-sales-on-amazon-because-my-book-isn-t-showing-in-searches-or-getting-noticed-how-can-i-make-it-stand-out-and-reach-more-readersWed, 11 Mar 2026 16:05:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:309cb35f-16f1-4312-8b93-a1a27bca1066Author Learning Center0https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/rsscomments?WeblogPostID=139https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/i-m-struggling-to-get-sales-on-amazon-because-my-book-isn-t-showing-in-searches-or-getting-noticed-how-can-i-make-it-stand-out-and-reach-more-readers#commentsQuestion: I&rsquo;m struggling to get sales on Amazon because my book isn&rsquo;t showing in searches or getting noticed. 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The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential relations...(<a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/as-a-new-author-do-i-need-to-be-set-up-as-a-business-to-sell-my-work">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/aggbug?PostID=137&AppID=2&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">articlefictionNonfictionhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/as-an-author-should-i-be-using-linkedin-to-create-awareness-for-my-work-and-increase-my-readership-if-so-howThu, 29 Jan 2026 15:32:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:a514f81e-ee0f-4529-8366-56d66ee55e9fAuthor Learning Center0https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/rsscomments?WeblogPostID=136https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/as-an-author-should-i-be-using-linkedin-to-create-awareness-for-my-work-and-increase-my-readership-if-so-how#commentsQuestion: As an author, should I be using LinkedIn to create awareness for my work and increase my readership? 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How do I know if these are scams or legit? &nbsp; Answer: Unfortunately, publishing and Hollywood-related scams continu...(<a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/i-ve-been-receiving-daily-emails-and-phones-calls-about-various-opportunities-for-my-published-book-how-do-i-know-if-these-are-scams-or-legit">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/aggbug?PostID=129&AppID=2&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">articlefictionNonfictionhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/what-can-i-do-to-create-awareness-for-my-book-and-increase-sales-this-holiday-seasonThu, 18 Sep 2025 17:58:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:bcae4daf-ccae-4482-a04b-aa67c8a6757bAuthor Learning Center0https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/rsscomments?WeblogPostID=128https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/what-can-i-do-to-create-awareness-for-my-book-and-increase-sales-this-holiday-season#commentsQuestion: What can I do to create awareness for my book and increase sales this Holiday season? &nbsp; Answer: The Holiday season is one of the most lucrative times of the year for book sales, <a href="https://wordsrated.com/holiday-book-sales-statistics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">accounting for over 20% of annual revenue for U.S. bookse...</a>(<a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/what-can-i-do-to-create-awareness-for-my-book-and-increase-sales-this-holiday-season">read more</a>)<img src="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/aggbug?PostID=128&AppID=2&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/are-writers-conferences-worth-attending-where-can-i-find-reputable-conferences-and-what-should-i-expect-when-attendingWed, 03 Sep 2025 11:42:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:7897a877-ccb4-42a0-ac46-cac5ffffaba7Author Learning Center0https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/rsscomments?WeblogPostID=127https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/b/ask-keith/posts/are-writers-conferences-worth-attending-where-can-i-find-reputable-conferences-and-what-should-i-expect-when-attending#commentsQuestion: Are writers conferences worth attending? 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