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Attracting an Agent - video
Jenny Bent
Agent Jenny Bent explains how to get a literary agent and book publisher and the advantages of self publishing, including the ability to find an audience for a quirky book.
over 9 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Considerations When Building a Media Tour - video
Linda Duggins
Linda Duggins, Director of Multicultural Publicity at the Hachette Book Group, offers guidance about how to succeed with book tours and other events by making yourself known and standing out from the crowd.
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Tours
How Writers Can Overcome Changes in the Entertainment Industry
Michael Tabb
Although the entertainment industry is always evolving, that does not mean it has to change how writers write. The challenges are still 1) how to get your work seen and 2) how to get a writing job. Michael Tabb, WGA Screenwriter, author, and MFA educator...
over 3 years ago
Writing Jobs
Screenwriter
How has the Market for Christian Writers Changed? - podcast
Keith Sharpe
Author Keith Sharpe talks about how the Christian market for writers is now more open than ever. There are all sorts of different segments within the Christian world who are writing and being published. This goes beyond the traditional theologians...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
How has the Market for Christian Writers Changed? - video
Keith Sharpe
Author Keith Sharpe talks about how the Christian market for writers is now more open than ever. There are all sorts of different segments within the Christian world who are writing and being published. This goes beyond the traditional theologians...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
Book in a Year: Design Your Success with a Strong Book Publicity Campaign
A.G. Billig
Did you know that readers need to see a book by a new author at least five times before they even consider buying it? It can be promoted in a blog post by their favorite book blogger, a local newspaper article, their Facebook or Instagram newsfeed, or...
over 7 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
The Right Idea at the Right Time Timing is Everything - podcast
Janet Goldstein
Senior Vice President and Editorial Director of National Geographic Books, Janet Goldstein, discusses the importance of timing when considering writing your book. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
The Right Idea at the Right Time Timing is Everything - video
Janet Goldstein
Senior Vice President and Editorial Director of National Geographic Books, Janet Goldstein, discusses the importance of timing when considering writing your book.
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Writing an Effective Blog Post - article
Molly Blaisdell
You want to reach readers and have decided to blog. Good for you! But how do you write an effective blog post that will bring readers back for more? Here is some good news – it’s easier than you might think. A good blog post is short, between 250 to...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
Write Your Memoir Program Instruction - Month 3
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
The final instructional webinar with Jeanne Lyet Gassman covered: • Why memoir should read like a novel • Key story elements including plot, scenes, characters, dialogue, and more • How to write a great beginning • Using techniques such as flashbacks...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Finding Your Voice
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