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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
Book Bloggers, Promote & Reviewing Your Work - video
Pam van Hylckama Vlieg
Many people don't know that blogs are a cost-effective form of marketing and can be a great tool in any book publicity campaign. Literary Agent Pam van Hylckama Vlieg talks about what authors should look for in a book blogger when it comes to getting...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
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
Don't Be Afraid to Write Terribly | Jason Reynolds' Best Writing Advice
Jason Reynolds
Award-winning, NYTs bestselling author Jason Reynolds shares his best writing advice, and what will get you on the path to greatness. Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time...
over 2 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
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
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
Balancing Imagination with Fact When Writing Historical Fiction
Susan Carol McCarthy
When does a fiction novel contain too much fact, and when does it include too much of the writer's own imagination? There is no right answer to this question and every writer approaches balancing fact and imagination differently. For award-winning author...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
The Three Levels of Readability in a Book
Helga Schier
Writing a well-crafted manuscript is important, but it won't happen in the first draft. Thorough editing and revision are required to make your story readable. Editor Helga Schier explains the levels of editing needed to take a manuscript from messy...
over 7 years ago
Editorial Services
Editorial Assessments
Penguin Books' Eddy Teo on the Evolution of the Singaporean Book Market
Eddy Teo
Penguin Books Singapore's Managing Director Eddy Teo has spent his entire adult life working in the book publishing business in Singapore. With his first job in the early 1980's, the process of selling books was quite different from how books are sold...
over 8 years ago
Distribution & Sales
International
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