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Editing Revisions - podcast
Madeline Sharples
Book editing revisions are an important part of the writing process, but there is a time and place for this stage. As author Madeline Sharples explains editing revisions should come after the writing is complete, not during the process when the writer...
over 9 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
Editing Revisions - video
Madeline Sharples
Book editing revisions are an important part of the writing process, but there is a time and place for this stage. As author Madeline Sharples explains editing revisions should come after the writing is complete, not during the process when the writer...
over 9 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
The e-Book as a Starting Point to Traditional Publishing - article
Suzette Conway
So you’ve got an e-book, it is up, and people are buying it. But you want a traditional publishing deal in addition to the e-book. Ok. Well, there are a few things to know about leveraging that e-book into a traditional deal. What gets the attention...
over 9 years ago
Formats
eBooks
Tips for Developing Your Book's Elevator Pitch - article
Author Learning Center
An elevator pitch conveys the essence of your book in a way that is credible, concise and compelling. The objective is to pique the interest of the listener in a way that will make them take action to learn more. This listener may be a literary agent...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Elevator Pitch
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Writing Competitions: The Basics - article
Michael Esser
If you've been writing for any time at all, you've probably heard about writing competitions. These are events created by all sorts of publications, universities, publishers, writer groups, and other miscellaneous associations. The idea behind the...
over 9 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
What is “Save the Cat”, and how can I use it to outline my story?
Author Learning Center
Question: What is “Save the Cat”, and how can I use it to outline my story? Answer: Fiction writers often hear the terms “story structure”, “plot structure”, or “story arc”, but sometimes underestimate how important they are in writing a great...
over 3 years ago
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How A Publicist Helps Build An Audience - video
Mary Bisbee-Beek
Author and Publicist, Mary Bisbee-Beek, explains how a publicist can help you build an audience. “A publicist is the eyes and ears for helping you find an audience,” says Bisbee-Beek. She explains what she as a publicist does and how that’s helpful...
over 9 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
How A Publicist Helps Build An Audience - podcast
Mary Bisbee-Beek
Author and Publicist, Mary Bisbee-Beek, explains how a publicist can help you build an audience. “A publicist is the eyes and ears for helping you find an audience,” says Bisbee-Beek. She explains what she as a publicist does and how that’s helpful...
over 9 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
How Talent Managers Benefit Authors and Other Creatives
John Sill-up
Talent managers play a significant role in the entertainment industry. They are the mediators between creatives and key decision makers such as producers and movie studios, and can be incredibly beneficial in getting content deals because of their contacts...
over 5 years ago
Book to Screen
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