Author Learning Center
Site
Search
Become a Member
Sign In
Site
Search
Sign In
Lotte Vesterli
The Importance of Reading and Research in Writing Authentically and Meeting Reader Expectations
Cara C. Putman
Award-winning, bestselling author Cara C. Putman has over 40 published titles in several different genres including legal thriller, romantic suspense, historical fiction, Amish fiction, and Christian romance. Before she switches gears between genres...
over 2 years ago
Fiction
Identifying Your Genre
Kirk Diaz Testimonial
Three Types of Editing that Impact a Book’s Marketability
Desiree Duffy
Your book is not complete when you write the final word. Throughout the process, authors need someone to go through three types of editing on their book to ensure the end product is marketable. Book marketing expert and author Desiree Duffy explains...
over 6 years ago
Basic Editing
Common Mistakes
Literature and Genre Trends in the Singaporean Book Market
Eddy Teo
While much smaller than the US and European book markets, the Singaporean book market still mirrors the genre trends in these countries. Books that are popular in the US and Europe tend to be popular in Singapore, as Penguin Books Singapore's Managing...
over 8 years ago
Distribution & Sales
International
Book Design: The Elements and Purposes of the Front Cover and Spine - article
Chris Ferro
With any luck, the book jacket on your newest novel will do a near- perfect job of explaining everything that’s going to be found inside. From the front and back covers to the author bio, the only thing missing is generally the material you spent months...
over 9 years ago
Design
Cover
Your Book's Elevator Pitch - article
Molly Blaisdell
One savvy author skill is the ability to deliver your book’s elevator pitch. Every author needs to be able to showcase their book in about 30 to 60 seconds, which is the traditional length of an elevator ride. The elevator pitch is part hook and part...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Elevator Pitch
What Morgan James Publishing Looks For When Deciding Which Authors to Work With
David Hancock
Morgan James Publishing works with a variety of author clients and genres including nonfiction, fiction, and faith. Founder and bestselling author David Hancock says their process for vetting author submissions may be a little different from other publishing...
over 1 year ago
Traditional Publishing
Submission Process
Three Tips for Getting a Book Reviewed in the Washington Independent - video
Ed Aymar
Author Ed Aymar writes a monthly column that appears in the Washington Independent Review of Books. Here he offers three tips for securing a book review with the Washington Independent. First, understand the submission guidelines and be sure to follow...
over 9 years ago
Book Reviews
Others
Three Tips for Getting a Book Reviewed in the Washington Independent - podcast
Ed Aymar
Author Ed Aymar writes a monthly column that appears in the Washington Independent Review of Books. Here he offers three tips for securing a book review with the Washington Independent. First, understand the submission guidelines and be sure to follow...
over 9 years ago
Book Reviews
Others
<
>