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Strategies for Using Social Media to Build an Online Following

Annie Sullivan

Like it or not, social media has become a primary way for authors to connect with readers, create awareness for their work, and promote their books. Author Annie Sullivan is very active on social media in order to stay engaged with readers of her young...
- over 2 years ago
- Social Media
- General
How can I make my book title stand out and grab reader attention, while also describing what my book is about?

Author Learning Center

Question: How can I make my book title stand out and grab reader attention, while also describing what my book is about? Answer: One of the most important marketing decisions you will make prior to publishing your book is choosing your book’s title...
- over 2 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Beyond the Book: Building an Author Business that You and Your Readers Will Love

Sheri Fink

Being a successful author these days requires much more than writing and selling your books. There are countless creative ways that authors can leverage their books, knowledge, and time to create multiple streams of income. Join #1 best-selling author...
- over 7 years ago
- Marketing Plan
- Finding Your Platform
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 9 years ago
- Events
- Speaking Engagements
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Book Writing Terms You Should Know

Author Learning Center

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 7 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 7 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 3 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
5 Ways to Ensure Your Book Stands Out on the Shelf

Author Learning Center

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 7 years ago
- Marketing Plan
- Building a Fan Base
Independent Book Publishing Guide: What Must an Author Do?

Beth Kallman Werner

This session with Beth Kallman Werner of Author Connections takes a topline view of the soup-to-nuts publishing process, breaking down a simple checklist any author can follow to prepare the manuscript, a timeline, a budget, and a flexible plan to follow...
- over 1 year ago
- Self-Publishing
- DIY Route