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The 3 Ps of Successful Book Signings - podcast
Jessica Barrett
Books don’t sell themselves. People sell books. And as the author, you have to sell your book. How do you, as an author, make your book stand out from the masses? There are several ways, and one is to host a book signing. Event manager Jessica Barrett...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Signings
The 3 Ps of Successful Book Signings - video
Jessica Barrett
Books don’t sell themselves. People sell books. And as the author, you have to sell your book. How do you, as an author, make your book stand out from the masses? There are several ways, and one is to host a book signing. Event manager Jessica Barrett...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Signings
How Writers Can Utilize Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey
John Henry Davis
Some writers think the hero’s journey only applies to fantasy stories, but author, instructor, director, and screenwriter John Henry Davis believes any author can benefit from using aspects of this template. In his 1949 book The Hero with a Thousand...
over 5 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Writing Black History with Charles M. Suitt
Charles M. Suitt
Publisher Charles M. Suitt is dedicated to leaving a legacy in publishing with his new imprint, 13A. Through publishing renowned and relevant Black voices in sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and politics, Charles is making Black history. The imprint...
over 2 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
Jennifer Brody on Writing The 13th Continuum Trilogy - video
Jennifer Brody
Inspired by the events surrounding the BP oil spill, young adult sci-fi author, Jennifer Brody, began writing a story about what life would be like if humans could no longer live on the surface of the earth. She imagined a place where underwater, underground...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Finding Your Voice
Jennifer Brody on Writing The 13th Continuum Trilogy - podcast
Jennifer Brody
Inspired by the events surrounding the BP oil spill, young adult sci-fi author, Jennifer Brody, began writing a story about what life would be like if humans could no longer live on the surface of the earth. She imagined a place where underwater, underground...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Finding Your Voice
How Fiction Writers Can Find the Right Balance Between Too Much and Too Little Detail
Micki Browning
Striking the balance between too much detail and not enough detail in fiction writing is discovered by trial and error, as award-winning author Micki Browning explains. With a background of 22 years in law enforcement, Browning took all of her experiences...
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Common Mistakes
Tips for Standing Out in the Submission Process for Sunbury Press Books
Lawrence Knorr
Lawrence Knorr, author and founder of Sunbury Press, wants authors to know how to best tailor their submissions to publishers. Knorr’s first surprising tip is to find him at a conference and meet him in person. Right now, Sunbury Press has over 1,000...
over 7 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Submission Process
Book Marketing: Do It Yourself or Hire Some Help? - article
Shelley Rogers Landes
There are a number of things you need to consider when you’re trying to decide whether to market your book yourself or hire someone to do it for you. I often hear authors tell me they had no idea how much time, energy, and money it would take to market...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
The Differences Between Nonfiction and Fiction in Building Readerships
Sam Staley
Not all books are written for the same purpose. Even something as basic as a book’s genre can radically change an author’s career and approach to writing, marketing, and publishing. Sam Staley (SR Staley), award-winning author, film critic, and educator...
over 7 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
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