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Create Your Book's Elevator Speech - article

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If you have ever searched for a job, you have probably been advised to create and perfect your elevator speech. In other words, know how to describe who you are and your expertise in a few simple sentences. That way, if you ever run into someone who...
- over 9 years ago
- Marketing Plan
- Elevator Pitch
I'm trying to self-publish a Sci-Fi book and found someone to do book cover artwork, but she's asking me for a template for style and sizing. Not sure how to answer this...can you help me?

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Question: I'm trying to self-publish a Sci-Fi book and found someone to do book cover artwork, but she's asking me for a template for style and sizing. Not sure how to answer this...can you help me? Answer: Using the right dimensions or size for...
- over 3 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Getting Started with PR - article

Molly Blaisdell

How do you make the public aware of your book? This is where public relations come into play. Public relations or PR is a process to create goodwill between an author and the public and so lead to book sales. A strong PR plan will span six weeks to six...
- over 9 years ago
- Public Relations
- Publicity Campaigns
Efficient Social Media Tips for Authors

Beth Kallman Werner

Social media can be overwhelming and time consuming, but it can also be a very beneficial layer of your author platform, with various channels for promoting your books when used correctly. In this webinar with Author Connections Founder and President...
- over 6 years ago
- Social Media
- General
Crafting the Perfect Query Letter

Derek Taylor Kent

Land the Agent or Publisher of your Dreams Using a Proven Querying and Submission Strategy Querying is the crucial first step when seeking an agent or publisher, but amazingly is also something that very few authors do well. How do you make yours stand...
- over 6 years ago
- Traditional Publishing
- Submission Process
Top Five Qualities for Achieving Goals and Finding Success as an Author

Sheri Fink

Being a successful author these days requires more than just writing and selling books. Join best-selling children’s author Sheri Fink to discover the top five qualities for achieving goals and finding success as an author. Learn strategies to increase...
- over 5 years ago
- Managing Your Writing Life
- Goal Setting and Process
Why do book categories matter, and how do I know which categories to select for my book?

Author Learning Center

Question: Why do book categories matter, and how do I know which categories to select for my book? Answer: Books can be about many different things: a fairytale romance, a post-apocalyptic world, a true story of triumph, or steps for self-improvement...
- over 2 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
What all do I need to consider when pricing my books to ensure I make money?

Author Learning Center

Question: What all do I need to consider when pricing my books to ensure I make money? Answer: With the recent tariffs imposed on goods imported from Mexico, Canada, and China, it’s more important than ever for authors to understand how material...
- over 1 year ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
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Rob Harrell on How Creating His Comic Strips Evolved Into Writing Graphic Novels

Rob Harrell

Cartoonist and children's author Rob Harrell has always been obsessed with comic strips, even as a child. As he grew up and continued to hone his own writing and illustration skills, he kept trying to come up with new comic strip ideas. After working...
- over 2 years ago
- Children's Books
- Writing for Kids