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How to Know If You Have a Good Idea - podcast
Robert Kosberg
It can be hard to know if you have a good idea or not. What sounds good to your family might not sound good to your friends or an agent. Fortunately, Producer Robert Kosberg is here to provide some clarity on knowing a good idea when you have one. Click...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Common Trends Among Bestselling Books - video
Megan Close
Megan Close, Associate Agent at Keller Media, provides some insight into common trends found in some of world's bestselling books., from tackling the book's topic with a fresh approach to ensuring authors are aware of similar books on the market. ...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
The Writing and Publishing Process - video
Bill Donahue
"Get out there and get your hands dirty," says Bill Donahue, author, speaker, and consultant. In this interview, he talks about how his process of "study, practice, teach" plays into good writing and how to approach an agent or publisher with your...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Communicating with Body Language - video
Gabriel Grayson
Professor Gabriel Grayson, author of "How to Read a Person Like a Book" discusses how to interpret body language. Authors can use this information when interacting with fans at book events or during normal communication with agents, editors, and publishing...
over 8 years ago
Events
Book Signings
Tips for Writing a Great Novel - podcast
Suzie Townsend
Literary Agent Suzie Townsend, of Fine Print Literary Management, discusses the importance of making the time to write, even if it's small amounts of time. She also offers advice on revision of your first draft and the effectiveness of a novel's characters...
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
How to Write Young Adult Fiction: Exploring Possibilities through Research - podcast
Laurie McLean
If you are interested in writing in the young adult genre, this interview with YA expert and literary agent Laurie McLean is the best starting point. Laurie explains how to keep current on what the YA audience is interested in and how to connect with...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Communicating with Body Language - podcast
Gabriel Grayson
Professor Gabriel Grayson, author of "How to Read a Person Like a Book" discusses how to interpret body language. Authors can use this information when interacting with fans at book events or during normal communication with agents, editors, and publishing...
over 8 years ago
Events
Book Signings
The Writing and Publishing Process - podcast
Bill Donahue
"Get out there and get your hands dirty," says Bill Donahue, author, speaker, and consultant. In this interview, he talks about how his process of "study, practice, teach" plays into good writing and how to approach an agent or publisher with your...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
How the Synopsis Helps Sell a Book - video
Jeff Klima
Jeff Klima, author of bestselling The Dead Janitors Club, says the most important part of selling a book is pitching it to a potential agent by creating a saleable synopsis. In his experience, he was able to sell an idea (not a book) because he wrote...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
How to Write Young Adult Fiction: Exploring Possibilities through Research - video
Laurie McLean
If you are interested in writing in the young adult genre, this interview with YA expert and literary agent Laurie McLean is the best starting point. Laurie explains how to keep current on what the YA audience is interested in and how to connect with...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
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