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Book Writing Terms You Should Know
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If you’re writing a book for the first time, there are probably at least a few writing terms with which you’re not completely familiar. We’ve assembled a glossary of common terms with brief definitions to help you navigate your way through this new...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
Word Count by Genre: How Long Should a Book Be?
Author Learning Center
As a new author, breaking into publishing can be challenging. There are so many rules to learn and tips to follow. Meanwhile, you just want to tell your story, help others, express yourself, and achieve your dream. One industry standard to consider is...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
What do I do to monetize my book?
Author Learning Center
Question: What do I do to monetize my book? Answer: Only a small percentage of authors are able to earn a comfortable living through just their books. Most authors must maintain other sources of income through unrelated careers or part-time jobs...
over 2 years ago
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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 4 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
Speaking Tours - article
Molly Blaisdell
Some authors make a portion of their bread and butter not from their writing but from their speaking engagements. When speaking at professional conferences, authors generally receive a fee for sharing their expertise. Other speaking gigs like book clubs...
over 8 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Gloria Everleigh Testimonial
5 Ways to Ensure Your Book Stands Out on the Shelf
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When authors go to publish their books, they often focus solely on what they want and forget to consider their future readers. They choose the cover they like, the title they want, and write the synopsis as an afterthought in an effort to get their book...
over 6 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
Author Platform Development: Book Marketing for Indie Authors and Publishers
Beth Kallman Werner
In this webinar, Author Connections Founder and President Beth Kallman Werner defines the term “author platform” and explains the importance and benefits of creating one as a part of your book marketing plan. She reviews the four Ps of book marketing...
over 5 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Ceola James Testimonial
Advertising versus Public Relations - article
Author Learning Center
Book marketing brings about many important and sometimes difficult choices for an author. Send a press release? Wait for an interview on a local TV show or create your own TV commercial? These questions boil down to two processes every marketer should...
over 8 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
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