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Soliciting Book Reviews from "Library Journal" - podcast
Heather McCormack
Heather McCormack, managing editor of the Library Journal, describes how self published authors can work with her organization to solicit reviews and offers some tips for success in the endeavor. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Book Reviews
Others
What are some important things to consider before I start writing my book?
Author Learning Center
Question: What are some important things to consider before I start writing my book? Answer: Congratulations on having an idea for a book and preparing yourself to write an amazing manuscript! We know it can be tempting to dive right into your...
over 3 years ago
Author Learning Center
Ask Keith
Common Challenges for Business Book Writers - video
Doug Stone
Doug Stone, co-author of "Thanks for the Feedback," discusses the challenges of writing a business book.
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Common Challenges for Business Book Writers - podcast
Doug Stone
Doug Stone, co-author of "Thanks for the Feedback," discusses the challenges of writing a business book. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
How Much Do Traditional Publishers Pay in Advance? - video
BJ Robbins
Publishing a book has many different motivators. You may be driven to publish in order to help others with your message, share your story, or support your business. But even when writing is your passion, you still need to pay the bills. So, how much...
over 9 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Contracts
How Much Do Traditional Publishers Pay in Advance? - podcast
BJ Robbins
Publishing a book has many different motivators. You may be driven to publish in order to help others with your message, share your story, or support your business. But even when writing is your passion, you still need to pay the bills. So, how much...
over 9 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Contracts
Crack the Code: Mastering Book Categories & BISAC for Better Book Sales
A.G. Billig
Choosing the right book categories and BISAC codes isn't just a detail—it's a powerful strategy that can make or break a book's visibility and sales. In this practical and eye-opening recorded webinar, self-publishing authors will discover how to turn...
8 months ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Building an Author Platform and Leveraging it to Sell Books
Stephanie Feger
We’ve all heard of it, but understanding where to build it, how to leverage it, and the goal of it anyway isn’t quite so clear. Stephanie Feger, owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, will inspire you to not just make the leap to build an...
over 3 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
How can I acquire more reader reviews for my book?
Author Learning Center
Question: How can I acquire more reader reviews for my book? Answer: No matter a book’s publishing path and genre, reader reviews are an essential component of the marketing plan and overall success. This is because readers often rely on reviews...
over 1 year ago
Author Learning Center
Ask Keith
Must-Have Writing Principles - podcast
Nancy Dodd
Taking time to use specific words and phrases are worth the effort, says Nancy Ellen Dodd, author of "The Writer's Compass." She describes how to punch up your story with visual storytelling techniques, like using nouns and verbs that create intended...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Common Mistakes
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