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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 8 years ago
- Self-Promotion
- Grassroots Marketing
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 8 years ago
- I have an Idea!
- Researching Your Idea
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 8 years ago
- I have an Idea!
- Researching Your Idea
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 1 year ago
- Events
- Book Fairs
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 3 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Do's and Don'ts For Creating A Successful Book Event - video

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 8 years ago
- Events
- Book Signings
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 8 years ago
- Events
- Book Signings
How to Get Your Manuscript Selected for the I Can Read! Book Program - video

Diane Z. Shore

Widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers, I Can Read! books are organized into color-coded levels that address every stage of reading for children. Author Diane Z. Shore had a manuscript ready that she thought could be a beginning...
- over 7 years ago
- Children's Books
- Age Groups
How to Get Your Manuscript Selected for the I Can Read! Book Program - podcast

Diane Z. Shore

Widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers, I Can Read! books are organized into color-coded levels that address every stage of reading for children. Author Diane Z. Shore had a manuscript ready that she thought could be a beginning...
- over 7 years ago
- Children's Books
- Age Groups
Using Humor and Heart in a Graphic Novel to Appeal to Middle-Grade Readers

Rob Harrell

Cartoonist, author, and illustrator Rob Harrell is known not only for his popular comic strip Big Top , but also for his critically acclaimed graphic novels and novels for children. His work includes Monster on the Hill , Life of Zarf , Batpig , and...
- over 1 year ago
- Children's Books
- Age Groups