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The First 3 Chapters: How to Start Your Book so that Agents and Editors will Read to the End
Derek Taylor Kent
The first three chapters are the most important part of your book for those who are looking to get published. Agents and editors usually request either the first chapter or the first three chapters and then determine if they want to read the complete...
over 5 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
Benefits of Hiring a Publicist to Build a Book Marketing Campaign - podcast
Rolonda Watts
There can be many benefits to hiring a publicist to help build and execute a book marketing campaign. Literary publicists have the know-how and the contacts to make sure a book launch is as successful as possible. New author and TV personality Rolonda...
over 8 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
Benefits of Hiring a Publicist to Build a Book Marketing Campaign - video
Rolonda Watts
There can be many benefits to hiring a publicist to help build and execute a book marketing campaign. Literary publicists have the know-how and the contacts to make sure a book launch is as successful as possible. New author and TV personality Rolonda...
over 8 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
Book Signings: Keys to Success - video
Jessica Barrett
A book signing event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with readers and promote you book. Expert event planner, Jessica Barrett, provides the keys to a successful book signing, including how to dress, the right attitude, and how to engage readers...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Signings
Introduction to Book in a Year - recorded webinar
Keith Ogorek
Congratulations on enrolling in the Book in a Year program and taking the next step toward having your published book in your hands! This webinar session, presented by Author Learning Center President Keith Ogorek, will cover how the program works, how...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Book Signings: Keys to Success - podcast
Jessica Barrett
A book signing event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with readers and promote you book. Expert event planner, Jessica Barrett, provides the keys to a successful book signing, including how to dress, the right attitude, and how to engage readers...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Signings
Author AE Wasserman on Plotting Her Historical Mystery Series
AE Wasserman
In general, authors refer to themselves as either plotters or pantsers – they plan their entire book before writing or they simply write by the seat of their pants. Author AE Wasserman doesn’t believe she fits either of these descriptions. She’ll have...
over 6 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Author Laurie Finkelstein on Writing Her Novel, 'Next Therapist Please'
Laurie Finkelstein
Author, speaker, and artist Laurie Finkelstein never planned on writing a book, but the idea came to her after journaling about her challenging life circumstances. Finkelstein was privately writing about her struggles with anxiety, depression, and OCD...
over 6 years ago
Fiction
Reason for Writing
Neil V. Young on His Research Process for Writing Fiction
Neil V. Young
Nobody has a weirder internet search history than a fiction writer. Novels often require authors to learn about all kinds of random trivia, like how tall sequoias typically grow, the potency of cyanide, and the amount of time someone with asthma can...
over 6 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Arthur Doweyko on the Writing Process for His Sci-Fi Novel Algorithm
Arthur Doweyko
Arthur Doweyko, award-winning- author and scientist, talks about his writing process as a first-time author and what he learned along the way. On this journey, one of the most important things he learned is to keep on writing, even when you don’t know...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
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