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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
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
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
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 6 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 3 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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Author Annie Sullivan on Balancing Her Fiction Writing with Her Role as a Copywriter

Annie Sullivan

Author Annie Sullivan has worked as a copywriter for many years, while also writing young adult novels and children's books on her own time. Copywriting has a very different structure and focus than creative writing, she says, but she enjoys creating...
- over 3 years ago
- Managing Your Writing Life
- Time Management
How can I find the right professionals to help ensure my published book meets all industry standards?

Author Learning Center

Question: How can I find the right professionals to help ensure my published book meets all industry standards? Answer: When you write and publish a book, the hope is to have your story, narrative, or message resonate with readers by entertaining...
- over 1 year ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Advice for Writing Under a Pen Name When Switching Between Genres

Naomi Brett Rourke

Creating multiple pen names is not usually necessary, but there are cases where it would make sense, says author Naomi Brett Rourke. She writes under only one pseudonym, but has seen other authors use different ones depending on which genre they’re writing...
- over 6 years ago
- Preparation
- Using a Pen Name