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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
Why do book categories matter, and how do I know which categories to select for my book?
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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
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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
Soos, Sandra Testimonial
Challenges of Writing Mid Grade and YA Fiction - video
P.J. Hoover
Author P.J. Hoover defines young adult and middle age fiction. She defines the middle grade genre as Harry Potter fans, or advanced second grade readers and older. Hoover defines the age range for young adult fiction as seventh grade and older. Hoover...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Challenges of Writing Mid Grade and YA Fiction - podcast
P.J. Hoover
Author P.J. Hoover defines young adult and middle age fiction. She defines the middle grade genre as Harry Potter fans, or advanced second grade readers and older. Hoover defines the age range for young adult fiction as seventh grade and older. Hoover...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Title Leading Story - video
R.L. Stine
National bestselling children’s author R.L. Stine shares inspiration on how to come up with story ideas. He typically thinks of a great book title first, and then creates a story from the title. This technique is the reverse of what most authors would...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Title Leading Story - podcast
R.L. Stine
National bestselling children’s author R.L. Stine shares inspiration on how to come up with story ideas. He typically thinks of a great book title first, and then creates a story from the title. This technique is the reverse of what most authors would...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
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
What all do I need to consider when pricing my books to ensure I make money?
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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
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