https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/7945/the-art-of-the-testimonial-how-to-get-great-endorsements-for-promoting-your-bookWed, 14 May 2025 20:11:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:af2302c5-687a-46f4-8088-c26448aea927Cathy FyockEndorsements are blurbs from experts or other authors that lend credibility to your work, and are an important book marketing asset. How do you get great endorsements for your book? In this session, book strategist Cathy Fyock shares her tips and ideas for reaching out to the influencers for your target reader, and for getting the testimonials you need to turn book browsers into book buyers. She discusses what should be included in your endorsement package and how you can leverage these quotes to build a readership. Here is the handout referenced in the session: www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../The-Art-of-the-Testimonial_5F00_ALC-Handout.pdf www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheArtoftheTestimonialHowToGetGreatEndorsementsforPromotingYourBook25.mp4 About the Presenter: Cathy Fyock is The Business Book Strategist, and works with professionals and thought leaders who want to write nonfiction books as a business growth strategy. She is the author of 12 books, including “On Your Mark”, “Blog2Book”, “Authority”, “My New Book: The Upcoming Message that will Change the World”, and her newest book, “Writer Crisis Hotline”, co-authored with Allie Pleiter. Cathy's book, “The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches”, became a #1 international bestseller in public speaking and speech writing, authorship, business consulting, publishing books and more. Since Cathy started her business in 2014, she has helped over 250 professionals become published authors. She believes that authors change the world, one word at a time.NonfictionSubscriberRecorded Webinarhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/7945/the-art-of-the-testimonial-how-to-get-great-endorsements-for-promoting-your-book?CommentId=eed44b92-2f79-486d-9d2f-b84fef0ab1ebWed, 14 May 2025 20:07:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:eed44b92-2f79-486d-9d2f-b84fef0ab1ebJan KeyesI came away from this webinar with nuggets of advice that I am going to put to good use immediately. Thank you, Cathy for sharing your knowledge.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/contests/8128/author-chrome-oxide-on-the-writers-of-the-future-contestTue, 25 Oct 2022 13:49:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:b920e7dd-402a-4371-9b15-3595b321c0f3Chrome OxideContests can be a great way for writers to build credibility and get their work noticed. Author Chrome Oxide was a published finalist in the L. Ron Hubbard "Writers of the Future Contest", which is one of the most influential contests for writers of science fiction and fantasy. His short story, Cop for a Day was featured in Volume 29. Chrome highly recommends writers participate in contests and says to look for contests such as the "Writers of the Future" that don't charge a submission fee to enter. He also recommends entering contests that offer a cash prize, not just publication as the reward. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../AuthorChromeOxideontheWritersoftheFutureContest.mp4fictionShort StoriesvideoScience Fiction & Fantasyhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/7945/the-art-of-the-testimonial-how-to-get-great-endorsements-for-promoting-your-book?CommentId=7bdcfcf5-fd94-4113-83f1-e050fbd67c2aThu, 09 Jun 2022 13:14:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:7bdcfcf5-fd94-4113-83f1-e050fbd67c2aKaren P. FredetteI'm writing my 7th book; six published. and almost at in the end of third book of my fiction trilogy.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/7945/the-art-of-the-testimonial-how-to-get-great-endorsements-for-promoting-your-book?CommentId=c3bb5abb-54bc-40b5-80ff-f9628a4a274eSun, 01 May 2022 16:44:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:c3bb5abb-54bc-40b5-80ff-f9628a4a274eMaria ConstantinoLoved this webinar. This is so integral for any author who want to endorse their book. Now I am more confident my books I am going to write can be successful.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/7945/the-art-of-the-testimonial-how-to-get-great-endorsements-for-promoting-your-book?CommentId=203fcf34-11e2-4f3b-8547-4ad7e70763aaWed, 16 Mar 2022 20:55:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:203fcf34-11e2-4f3b-8547-4ad7e70763aaMerelyn WebberExcellent information. Thank you!https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/contests/4724/the-value-of-literary-awards---video?CommentId=b72dac02-1821-4c09-9a0b-07e44c56d449Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:46:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:b72dac02-1821-4c09-9a0b-07e44c56d449Christina RoseI agree! Self-doubt is a constant struggle. You don’t worry about whether you will like the book, you worry more about whether your intended audience will like ithttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/8018/the-benefits-of-endorsements-and-how-authors-acquire-them?CommentId=969e4416-73d8-4fbd-9576-6604cbb8e963Fri, 14 May 2021 12:52:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:969e4416-73d8-4fbd-9576-6604cbb8e963Keith OgorekGlad you found the information helpful. Write on!https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/8018/the-benefits-of-endorsements-and-how-authors-acquire-them?CommentId=6107f8ff-9be7-4440-9e03-105968d15d10Fri, 14 May 2021 04:37:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:6107f8ff-9be7-4440-9e03-105968d15d10Dr. Simon GibsonVery valuable information.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/8018/the-benefits-of-endorsements-and-how-authors-acquire-themFri, 30 Apr 2021 15:14:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:86c7d81e-b1e6-4d65-8bbe-36288b9fe9edAuthor Learning CenterEndorsements are blurbs from experts or other authors that lend credibility to a book, and are an important marketing asset. When authors include them on a book cover, in a book's front matter, and in marketing copy, endorsements can increase readers’ respect for the work and encourage them to more seriously consider purchasing it. Sometimes, getting a meaningful endorsement or testimonial can be as simple as just asking for one and offering a free copy of your book. In this collection of interviews, fiction and nonfiction authors (even a cookbook author!) share their stories about how they acquired book endorsements — some from big name celebrities — and the benefits of having them. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheBenefitsofEndorsementsandHowAuthorsAcquireThem.mp4fictionNonfictionvideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/7945/the-art-of-the-testimonial-how-to-get-great-endorsements-for-promoting-your-book?CommentId=2c66aa3c-d400-4994-bf7a-6000112fc21bMon, 23 Nov 2020 15:23:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:2c66aa3c-d400-4994-bf7a-6000112fc21bChuka Anoliefojust finished submitting my first bookhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/2811/endorsements-why-do-i-need-them---article?CommentId=976fe3d6-ad77-44f8-8f6a-54f3de160e9fWed, 29 Jan 2020 14:48:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:976fe3d6-ad77-44f8-8f6a-54f3de160e9fAbloomeAuthors learning center is a website on which you can get information about education, and other topics including writing, editing, marketing etc. So, here you can get baptism favors with the cheap price for that people who are searching with lowest price gift. Check their site for joining them and a monthly membership more.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/2811/endorsements-why-do-i-need-them---article?CommentId=7fd304a3-940b-47e0-91ef-f3e1d5e9bc87Mon, 06 Jan 2020 23:55:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:7fd304a3-940b-47e0-91ef-f3e1d5e9bc87Neal OstlerHey … Mr. Shells … Walter ... if I may!?! Would you or someone you know be interested in co-authoring or ghost-writing or other collaborative arrangement … I need someone to make my story come alive and become interesting. Otherwise the book is largely together and consists of a potential of over 400 pages. It needs to be told as fiction based on true story with names changed etc. etc. ostlern@yahoo.comhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/endorsements/2811/endorsements-why-do-i-need-them---article?CommentId=46891323-e2d1-4660-9108-161d85fcecefThu, 26 Dec 2019 08:19:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:46891323-e2d1-4660-9108-161d85fcecefEdwardRodiusAuthor learning center is a multiple websites where you can get techniques and information from experts. You can get editing guidance, writing, and many more from papernow reviews . Join their website for more upcoming marketing articles that will be coming on website.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/contests/7254/the-benefits-of-literary-competitions-and-how-to-find-the-best-ones?CommentId=128674d4-9397-4861-8685-b75618f1daeaTue, 01 Oct 2019 22:19:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:128674d4-9397-4861-8685-b75618f1daeaJack HarrisonI would suggest never to hold one's breath waiting for replies from some. You would end up in an ambulance. Another thing is- they often/usually require the work has not been publish or Posted elsewhere. So that means new material each time.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/contests/7254/the-benefits-of-literary-competitions-and-how-to-find-the-best-ones?CommentId=6e05f90f-ba64-4565-9f83-56efeb7589d4Tue, 01 Oct 2019 22:11:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:6e05f90f-ba64-4565-9f83-56efeb7589d4Jack HarrisonIn my own case, one day I just Googled 'Writing and Poetry Competitions and my screen was flooded with suggested sites and links.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/contests/7254/the-benefits-of-literary-competitions-and-how-to-find-the-best-ones?CommentId=8873b826-b04c-4605-8e90-f15db172a413Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:11:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:8873b826-b04c-4605-8e90-f15db172a413Michael Charles EmmertHow do you find these competitions? Where do you look? Where do they advertise?https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/contests/7254/the-benefits-of-literary-competitions-and-how-to-find-the-best-ones?CommentId=1a10c190-6359-4075-9836-461b938989ccMon, 30 Sep 2019 00:26:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:1a10c190-6359-4075-9836-461b938989ccJoseph Gary CranceThank you. I had a lot of solid "take-aways" from this video. Well done.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/contests/7254/the-benefits-of-literary-competitions-and-how-to-find-the-best-ones?CommentId=6c356cd4-ea94-4d32-bad4-ec1dfc55ba38Sat, 28 Sep 2019 21:12:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:6c356cd4-ea94-4d32-bad4-ec1dfc55ba38Jack HarrisonVery interesting video. I like the point that just because our entry doesn't win a competition, doesn't mean the work is no good. Just that the Judge's did not connect with it. (The inference is, try it elsewhere.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/marketing/contests-and-endorsements/w/contests/7254/the-benefits-of-literary-competitions-and-how-to-find-the-best-onesMon, 11 Feb 2019 16:53:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:4b7fa722-7cf5-408a-a5a9-c663c7e5564bSam StaleyBuilding a platform amongst your readers is important, but it’s also important to gain exposure in the literary world. Sam Staley (SR Staley), award-winning author, film critic, and educator talks about the benefits of literary competitions and ways to find them. There are many benefits to entering literary competitions, but some of the obvious ones are the validation it can provide an author and the critical feedback they offer. The validation that is offered is not only a personal endorsement that provides helpful indications for authors, it also lends an author credibility as he or she submits work or applies for speaking gigs. Staley explains how authors can leverage the feedback from literary competition to raise their profiles and turn writing into a full-time job. Finally, Staley explains what authors should look for as they submit work. What should authors know about competition rubrics? How many genres should an author submit to? Do all competitions allow you to submit to multiple genres? Listen to Staley in the clip below to learn more! www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheBenefitsofLiteraryCompetitionsandHowtoFindtheBestOnes.mp4fictionNonfictionSubscribervideo