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How the Role of a Book Buyer Has Changed with the Advent of Self Publishing - podcast
Tegan Tigani
Children's book buyer and editor Tegan Tigani talks about the role of book buyer has changed with self-published authors now making headlines. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Publishing Jobs
Book Buyer
Nurture - Sort - SW
Shan Gill on How Her Work With Disney Influenced Her Creatively - podcast
Shan Gill
Life coach and author Shan Gill worked in the corporate world for twenty years before transitioning to full-time entrepreneur and writer. She draws the most influence for her writing from her time working for Disney in Hong Kong. Gill learned in her...
over 8 years ago
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Brainstorming
Shan Gill on How Her Work With Disney Influenced Her Creatively - video
Shan Gill
Life coach and author Shan Gill worked in the corporate world for twenty years before transitioning to full-time entrepreneur and writer. She draws the most influence for her writing from her time working for Disney in Hong Kong. Gill learned in her...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
How can an author use Kickstarter to fund a self-published book best?
Author Learning Center
Question: How can an author use Kickstarter to fund a self-published book best? Answer: From start-up companies to music, films to books, people use crowdfunding to finance their passions and creative projects. Authors can use crowdfunding sites...
over 4 years ago
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The Skill Set For Modern Journalism - video
Bill Handy
Is knowing how to report and write enough for a journalist? No it's not, according to expert Bill Handy, journalism professor at Northwestern University. Handy shares the best skill set for modern journalism in today’s changing writing environment...
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
How Technical Training as a Journalist Can Benefit a Fiction Writer - podcast
Cristie M. Locsin
"Be concise and precise." It's just one of many rules to live by as a journalist. However, when it comes to writing fiction, the rules aren't quite the same. So how can you use a technical writing style to craft a short story or novel? We asked author...
over 8 years ago
Writing Jobs
Technical Writer
How Technical Training as a Journalist Can Benefit a Fiction Writer - video
Cristie M. Locsin
"Be concise and precise." It's just one of many rules to live by as a journalist. However, when it comes to writing fiction, the rules aren't quite the same. So how can you use a technical writing style to craft a short story or novel? We asked author...
over 8 years ago
Writing Jobs
Technical Writer
Constructing a Memoir - video
Victor Villasenor
Diving deep into your past to write a memoir can be an overwhelming task, both practically and emotionally. There is a lot of information to cover, and you may be worrying whether or not you can cover it all and cover it well. Pulitzer Prize nominated...
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Pitching Story Ideas for the Travel Writer - video
Charu Suri
Charu Suri, travel blogger at www.butterflydiary.com, shares professional tips on pitching stories for travel writers. She goes into how to find a hidden gem, create a unique pitch for your story, and avoid rookie mistakes. Her suggestions for success...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
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