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Strategies for Overcoming Writer's Block
Derek Taylor Kent
Your Writing is Terrific, Now Become Prolific! Best-selling author Derek Taylor Kent is the author of 19 published and soon-to-be published books, including seven novels, dozens of screenplays, plays, and musicals, and more. But would you believe he...
over 3 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
Tips for Finding a Freelance Illustrator - article
Kay Ziegler
You are a writer and an artist in your own right. But most writers don’t know much about illustrating a book. Moreover, you might have no idea where to begin looking when you try to find an artist for your piece. Here are some tips for your search. ...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Illustrations
School Based Marketing Events: Getting Started - article
Nicole Lindenstein
School-based marketing is worthwhile if you are writing in the young adult genre, or if your book would be relevant to students in a classroom situation (see a related article on this site, “School Based Marketing Events: Who Do They Work For?”, for...
over 9 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
How Awards May or May Not Affect a Book's Success - video
William Heath
Book awards or nominations such as the Hackney Literary Award and Pulitzer Prize nomination may not have much impact on the overall success of a book, even though they are incredible honors. Author William Heath has received numerous literary awards...
over 8 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
How Awards May or May Not Affect a Book's Success - podcast
William Heath
Book awards or nominations such as the Hackney Literary Award and Pulitzer Prize nomination may not have much impact on the overall success of a book, even though they are incredible honors. Author William Heath has received numerous literary awards...
over 8 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
ePublishing only? - podcast
John McAlester
John McAlester, founder of PigeonLab, talks about how eBooks work well with most types of books, and when you might want to consider print books. With all of the complexities of publishing, the industry has become either further confused by the new...
over 9 years ago
Formats
eBooks
ePublishing only? - video
John McAlester
John McAlester, founder of PigeonLab, talks about how eBooks work well with most types of books, and when you might want to consider print books. With all of the complexities of publishing, the industry has become either further confused by the new...
over 9 years ago
Formats
eBooks
Author Sharon Norris Elliott on Writing for the Young Adult Audience
Sharon Norris Elliott
Over the years, author, editor, and speaker Sharon Norris Elliott has come to discover that when writing for a younger audience, most readers will want to read up a level. For example, Norris Elliott wrote What? Teenagers in the Bible? with a high-school...
over 5 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
Library Programs that Connect the Local Community With Reading and Literacy
Sarah Moore
Supporting and offering local reading and literacy initiatives is a major part of a public library's programming strategy, says library Executive Director Sarah Moore. Her mid-sized public library in central Indiana offers a variety of programs for both...
over 7 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Libraries
Tips for Finding and Entering Book Award Programs - video
Hayley Rose
Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose is a firm believer in participating in contests and book award programs. Winning awards not only validates your work, but it boosts your promotional efforts. To find the best award programs she suggests searching...
over 8 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
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