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What is direct selling for authors, and how can it be beneficial to an author’s distribution plan?
Author Learning Center
Question: What is direct selling for authors, and how can it be beneficial to an author’s distribution plan? Answer: With all of the books competing for reader attention in the marketplace, it can be difficult to stand out and get noticed, which...
over 2 years ago
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Why Every Nonfiction Author Should Prepare a Proposal
Cathy Fyock
(Whether you're traditionally publishing or not!) As a nonfiction author, you know that you need to prepare a written proposal to be considered by a traditional publishing house. But, even if you are going to self-publish or work with a hybrid publisher...
over 6 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Book Proposals
Katy Tur on "Rough Draft"
Katy Tur
Journalist Katy Tur discusses how her new memoir ROUGH DRAFT came about, some of the surprising things she learned about herself while writing it, and how it all connects with a life in and around journalism. For more on this bestselling author and award...
over 3 years ago
Nonfiction
Reason for Writing
Secrets of Monetizing a Blog - podcast
Michele Hollow
Blogging is an amazing tool for authors and most authors understand or can learn the basics of writing a good blog. But what about monetizing a blog so you can generate revenue from it? Author and successful blogger, Michele Hollow, talks about how she...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
Moving Between Creative Forms - video
Jane Ormerod
Poet Jane Ormerod describes how she began writing poetry and how she has experimented with painting, poetry, and prose over the years, culminating in her current work as a poet. Her experience shows us that as creators we can express ourselves in many...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Accessing Creativity - podcast
Amber Scott
Author Amber Scott describes creativity tips for writers in this podcast; she explores how the brain works and shares techniques that provide greater access to creativity. Much of how you access your creativity has to do with your personality. Scott...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
Moving Between Creative Forms - podcast
Jane Ormerod
Poet Jane Ormerod describes how she began writing poetry and how she has experimented with painting, poetry, and prose over the years, culminating in her current work as a poet. Her experience shows us that as creators we can express ourselves in many...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Accessing Creativity - video
Amber Scott
Author Amber Scott describes creativity tips for writers in this podcast; she explores how the brain works and shares techniques that provide greater access to creativity. Much of how you access your creativity has to do with your personality. Scott...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
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