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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 2 years ago
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Narrative Nonfiction Writing and the Genres and Elements it Encompasses
Alessandra Bastagli
The nonfiction category of books is vast including everything from health and wellness to cookbooks. Narrative nonfiction specifically includes genres such as history, journalism, and memoir. No matter the genre, writing a good book is the most important...
3 months ago
Nonfiction
Elements
The Pros and Cons of Writing Under a Pen Name
Desiree Duffy
If you are considering using a pen name for your work, there are a few things to keep in mind. Book marketing expert and author Desiree Duffy chose to write under the pen name Vanta M. Black because her professional brand was vastly different from her...
over 7 years ago
Preparation
Using a Pen Name
Turning Your Passion Into a Writing Career - video
JJ Flizanes
With all of the publishing options available today, you have the opportunity to write and publish a book to build your business and further establish your brand. Amazon bestselling author JJ Flizanes talks about using your skills or current business...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Turning Your Passion Into a Writing Career - podcast
JJ Flizanes
With all of the publishing options available today, you have the opportunity to write and publish a book to build your business and further establish your brand. Amazon bestselling author JJ Flizanes talks about using your skills or current business...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Book Signings: A Gift to Authors
Douglas Gardham
Book signings can be intimidating and even discouraging events. This webinar is about changing that. Author Douglas Gardham goes through booking and scheduling your signing, how to prepare for your signing, and what to do at your signing or book event...
over 7 years ago
Events
Book Signings
Tips for Outlining a Fiction Book
John Wilkerson
John Wilkerson, sci-fi author, journalist, and ghostwriter, is a bit of a plotter and a bit of a pantser. However, he prefers the term “dungeon crawler.” Before starting a novel, he outlines the first three or four chapters, so that he knows where...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Are writing contests a realistic way to get published? How can you tell which ones are legit?
Author Learning Center
Question: Are writing contests a realistic way to get published? How can you tell which ones are legit? Answer: It’s always nice to have someone acknowledge your hard work, and it’s especially encouraging to be recognized with an award or honorable...
over 5 years ago
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How to Create an Online Community
Author Learning Center
Many authors have grown their reach by creating vibrant online communities. Author John Green has found great success on YouTube with his popular Vlogbrothers channel. Neil Gaiman has well over a million Twitter followers. Author Orson Scott Card has...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
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