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The Importance of Authenticity and Passion in Building an Author Brand - video
Sheri Fink
For bestselling children's author Sheri Fink, the keys to success are authenticity and passion. Fink has learned that by being open, honest, and personal with her audience she can fully engage with them. She recommends authors show their audiences...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
The Importance of Authenticity and Passion in Building an Author Brand - podcast
Sheri Fink
For bestselling children's author Sheri Fink, the keys to success are authenticity and passion. Fink has learned that by being open, honest, and personal with her audience she can fully engage with them. She recommends authors show their audiences...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Examples of High Quality, Professionally Produced Book Trailers - video
Author Learning Center
A book trailer can be a powerful tool for you and your marketing plan. Adapted from the term movie trailer , a book trailer is a short promotional video distributed across multiple platforms designed to increase your online presence and reach a wider...
over 8 years ago
Media
Book Trailers
Publishing and Marketing Strategies for Indie Author Success
Sheri Fink
So you have a published book or you dream of having your story idea published… now what? Join #1 best-selling author Sheri Fink to learn advanced writing, publishing, and marketing strategies (idea prioritization, printing options, pricing, social...
over 6 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
Subsidiary Considerations: Audio Book Rights - article
Judy Klein
Audio book rights are an area of subsidiary rights that I think will continue to grow. Audio books have had their ups and downs, but they are on a growth spurt at the moment, because content is king. We’re coming up with new ways to listen to books and...
over 9 years ago
Legal
Subsidiary Rights
Genre Basics: Comic Books and Graphic Novels - article
Author Learning Center
American comic books were first popularized in the 1930's and the demand for comics has fluctuated over the decades. Recently, the comic book market is showing growth. Print and digital sales of comics are rising . People are being introduced to comic...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
The Art of Editing: The Journey from First Draft to Final Draft
Derek Taylor Kent
So you finished your book? That's great! But now comes the hard part. How can you self-edit so that it's in good enough shape for critical readers, agents, and publishers? How do you know if you need a professional editor? Bestselling author Derek...
over 4 years ago
Editorial Services
Editorial Assessments
Skype Tours - article
Shells Walter
A Skype tour for authors is a great online promotional tool for writers of young adult and children’s books. If this is your genre, it will help you market your published book. Through the website you can connect with other authors, librarians and even...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Tours
Audiobooks 101: Creating, Publishing and Marketing Audiobooks for the Avid Listener
Derek Taylor Kent
Audiobooks are one of the fastest growing segments of publishing! The ideal medium for commuters and vacationers, audiobooks have surged in popularity and there are more opportunities than ever to affordably create audiobooks that millions of listeners...
over 5 years ago
Formats
Audiobooks
Audience Development for Indie Authors and Publishers
Beth Kallman Werner
As much as you’d like it to be, your book is not for everyone. While some books may appeal to many types of readers, most books appeal to only select audiences. As an indie or self-published author, identifying and reaching your specific readers is key...
over 5 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
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