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BEA Panel to Self-Publishers: Pin It. Now! - article
Steve Piacente
If you’re a self-published author and not on Pinterest, I only have one question. Why not? Consider these stats from a 2012 BookExpo America (BEA) panel of experts: Pinterest is the fastest-growing and third most popular social media site; ...
over 8 years ago
Social Media
Pinterest
Everlyne Mujera Testimonial
How can we get a review in a newspaper or magazine? Libraries rely on these reviews before choosing to order copies of my books.
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Question: How can we get a review in a newspaper or magazine? Libraries rely on these reviews before choosing to order copies of my books. Answer: Book reviews are an essential element when trying to increase interest in your book, whether building...
over 3 years ago
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How Public Libraries are Evolving to Keep Up With the Demand for Digital Content
Sarah Moore
The rate at which consumers are adopting technology and demanding digital content has put a lot of pressure on public libraries to keep up. And it's not just eBooks that patrons are looking for, says library Executive Director Sarah Moore. Her mid-sized...
over 6 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Libraries
Researching People in History - video
Debra Ann Pawlak
The Internet is a starting point for biography research, according to author Debra Ann Pawlak, because it's not always accurate or reliable. She advocates old newspapers, magazines and books, because they reveal interesting backstory about the time...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
The Process and Benefits of Creating an Audiobook
Jo Furniss
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in the digital publishing industry. Readers enjoy the flexibility of audiobooks and are listening in the car, while exercising, cooking, doing housework, and more. Author Jo Furniss has been able to broaden...
over 6 years ago
Formats
Audiobooks
The Sophomore Blues: The Challenge of Writing a Second Novel
Jo Furniss
You've done it! You've written and published your first novel and have found some success - congratulations! What comes next? You are likely feeling intense pressure to produce another great novel along with some anxiety. Author Jo Furniss calls this...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
Researching People in History - podcast
Debra Ann Pawlak
The Internet is a starting point for biography research, according to author Debra Ann Pawlak, because it's not always accurate or reliable. She advocates old newspapers, magazines and books, because they reveal interesting backstory about the time...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Advice for Writers on Building an Online Platform
Donna Arthur Downs
As much as she hates to say it, professor and author Donna Arthur Downs believes social media is crucial for writers. If you don't have a following, she says, it will be difficult to get attention from traditional publishers. Downs herself recently took...
over 1 year ago
Social Media
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