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How the Comic Book Industry Has Changed in the Past 20 Years
Sonny Liew
Singapore-based, award-winning comic artist and graphic novelist Sonny Liew has seen a few key changes in the comic book industry over the last twenty years. First, the market for comic books has expanded outside of the U.S. and is much more global....
over 8 years ago
Distribution & Sales
International
Where to Sell Your Book Online - article
Nicole Lindenstein
In your ongoing quest to sell your book, consider selling on the Internet. It’s far-reaching, immediate, and will give you a plethora of places where you can sell without ever leaving your home. The most obvious place to sell your book on the Internet...
over 9 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
Self-Help: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Books that Make a Difference
Sheri Fink
Ever thought of writing a self-help book that could make a positive difference? Sheri Fink, best-selling author of InstaGrateful: Finding Your Bliss in a Social Media World , shares strategies for writing, publishing, and marketing your self-help book...
over 5 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Where is the best place to find book illustrators?
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Question: Where is the best place to find book illustrators? Answer: Obtaining high quality illustrations is a critical part of publishing children's books, comics, and graphic novels. Knowing how to find the right artistic fit for your story is...
over 3 years ago
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Ken Liu on His Collaboration with Lucasfilm Publishing
Ken Liu
A lifelong fanatic of Star Wars, award-winning author Ken Liu never imagined he would be invited to contribute to the Star Wars universe, but that's exactly what happened. He received an email from Lucasfilm Publishing, inviting him to discuss a potential...
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Reason for Writing
Current Trends in Traditional Publishing and Reasons to Consider
Claire Gerus
The book publishing industry is certainly not stagnant when looking across all genres and categories. Literary agent and book development consultant Claire Gerus has noticed more and more publishers picking up stories aimed at children and young adults...
over 6 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
What are the best ways to present a book at a reading or book club?
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Question: What are the best ways to present a book at a reading or book club? Answer: In-person events continue to be one of the most effective ways authors can reach readers because readers love meeting authors face-to-face. These events give...
over 3 years ago
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The Secret to Being Prolific - video
R.L. Stine
National bestselling children’s author R.L. Stine knows a thing or two about how to be a prolific writer. His books have sold 400 million copies and he writes six books a year in his Goosebumps series. How does he produce this much material? Stine shares...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
The Secret to Being Prolific - podcast
R.L. Stine
National bestselling children’s author R.L. Stine knows a thing or two about how to be a prolific writer. His books have sold 400 million copies and he writes six books a year in his Goosebumps series. How does he produce this much material? Stine shares...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
Keep the Writing Flowing - podcast
R.L. Stine
Generating a fresh idea for a story isn't always easy. If you are stuck and need some inspiration, watch this short interview with national bestselling children’s author, R.L. Stine. He shares his expert tips on how to get an idea for a book. One way...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
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