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Angles to Pitch Your Book - podcast

Peggy Thomas

It's sometimes difficult for authors to think "outside the box" about where to find readers of their books. It's easy to think about bookstores and libraries, but sometimes there are other avenues unique to your book. Children's author Peggy Thomas...
- over 9 years ago
- Marketing Plan
- Elevator Pitch
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Marketing by Word of Mouth - video

Gina Otto

Can you market your book without a national campaign? Gina Otto, author of the children's book, "Cassandra's Angel" did just that! Having a good team around can make this journey a much easier road.
- over 9 years ago
- Self-Promotion
- Grassroots Marketing
Marketing by Word of Mouth - podcast

Gina Otto

Can you market your book without a national campaign? Gina Otto, author of the children's book, "Cassandra's Angel" did just that! Having a good team around can make this journey a much easier road. Click here to play this audio clip
- over 9 years ago
- Self-Promotion
- Grassroots Marketing
The Historical Hauntings That Inspired This Novel

Christina Li

Christina Li shares the historical context that inspired her novel, The Manor of Dreams, her adult literary debut. She is the award-winning author of children’s and young adult books Clues to the Universe, Ruby Lost and Found, and True Love and Other...
- 7 months ago
- Fiction
- Plot Planning
Tips for First Time YA Authors - podcast

Jo Whittemore

Before you get started writing a young adult book, make sure you've done your research. Author Jo Whittemore provides some helpful writing tips for YA authors. First, make sure to read a lot of YA books, as well as books in any other field in which...
- over 9 years ago
- I have an Idea!
- Researching Your Idea
Tips for First Time YA Authors - video

Jo Whittemore

Before you get started writing a young adult book, make sure you've done your research. Author Jo Whittemore provides some helpful writing tips for YA authors. First, make sure to read a lot of YA books, as well as books in any other field in which...
- over 9 years ago
- I have an Idea!
- Researching Your Idea
I have a book for children published on Amazon for age 6 to 12, what is the best way to promote it?

Author Learning Center

Question: I have a book for children published on Amazon for age 6 to 12, what is the best way to promote it? Answer: Book marketing can present some unique challenges for children’s authors because your book has to appeal to two groups – the intended...
- over 4 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Maximizing Book Sales at Live Events

Derek Taylor Kent

When it comes to book sales, there's nothing like the personal touch of in-person live events to reach new audiences and make new fans. But, why do some authors struggle to make a single sale while others are selling non-stop despite having books that...
- over 2 years ago
- Events
- Book Fairs
Do's and Don'ts For Creating A Successful Book Event - podcast

Tegan Tigani

Book events are excellent ways to general sales and excitement around your book. But planning a book event can be daunting for a new author. Children’s book buyer and editor Tegan Tigani provides inventive tips for creating a successful book event...
- over 9 years ago
- Events
- Book Signings