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Keys to Successful Author Collaboration - video
David Wedge
David Wedge, co-author of “Boston Strong,” discusses collaborative book authoring tips based on how he co-wrote his book with a great partner. Wedge and his co-author, Casey Sherman, broke up the material based on their strengths as writers. Wedge...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
Keys to Successful Author Collaboration - podcast
David Wedge
David Wedge, co-author of “Boston Strong,” discusses collaborative book authoring tips based on how he co-wrote his book with a great partner. Wedge and his co-author, Casey Sherman, broke up the material based on their strengths as writers. Wedge...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
Succeeding in Today's Crowded Marketplace - Tips For New Authors - video
Christine Van Zandt
In 2013, 4 million books were published, which translates into one book for every person living in Los Angeles. So with that big of a market, how can authors make their book stand out? Editor Christine Van Zandt says the book has to be great to begin...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Succeeding in Today's Crowded Marketplace - Tips For New Authors - podcast
Christine Van Zandt
In 2013, 4 million books were published, which translates into one book for every person living in Los Angeles. So with that big of a market, how can authors make their book stand out? Editor Christine Van Zandt says the book has to be great to begin...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
What NOT to Talk About When Approaching an Agent at a Writing Event
Steve Hutson
Literary agent Steve Hutson advises authors on the right time and place to pitch their book to an agent.
over 6 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Becoming a Speaker - Tips for New Authors - podcast
Marika Flatt
Marika Flatt, founder of PR By The Book, details how authors should be booking author speaking events to get in front of audiences and improve name recognition. Flatt explains that authors should secure a speaker agent to utilize the industry connections...
over 9 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Becoming a Speaker - Tips for New Authors - video
Marika Flatt
Marika Flatt, founder of PR By The Book, details how authors should be booking author speaking events to get in front of audiences and improve name recognition. Flatt explains that authors should secure a speaker agent to utilize the industry connections...
over 9 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Memoirs: Writing for Yourself - article
Molly Blaisdell
When writing a memoir for yourself, you still must examine your goals. Set aside some time to decide why you are writing. You may be trying to understand a relationship or an experience. Some try to capture the process of a private transition in life...
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Ceola James Testimonial
Writing an Opening that Hooks the Reader
Mike Robinson
Award-winning author, screenwriter, and editor Mike Robinson believes there are a few necessary elements when writing a strong opening for your story. First, your opening needs to be unique, and your opening line needs to pop and immediately grab the...
over 3 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
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