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How Do You Build a Social Platform From Scratch? - podcast
Lisa Nielsen
With all the social media platforms available today, where do you even begin? Author Lisa Nielsen provides a beginners guide to social media for authors. First, join a social media platform, such as Twitter or create a blog. Don't be afraid of starting...
over 8 years ago
Social Media
General
Sam Staley on How Historical Fiction Can Provide Learning Opportunities for Readers
Sam Staley
Author and film critic Sam Staley (SR Staley) is an educator at heart. With a background in social science and public policy, he knows a lot about politics, economics, and history. Staley enjoys learning from the world and relationships around him...
over 7 years ago
Children's Books
In the Classroom
How Do You Build a Social Platform From Scratch? - video
Lisa Nielsen
With all the social media platforms available today, where do you even begin? Author Lisa Nielsen provides a beginners guide to social media for authors. First, join a social media platform, such as Twitter or create a blog. Don't be afraid of starting...
over 8 years ago
Social Media
General
How do I create an engaging setting and world for my story?
Author Learning Center
Question: How do I create an engaging setting and world for my story? Answer: Writers can use many elements and techniques in their storytelling to draw readers in and take them on a memorable journey. A story’s setting and world are just two of...
over 1 year ago
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What Does a Book Publicist Do? - article
Stephanie Barko
The internet and the democratization of the publishing industry have made it easier than ever today to publish a book. With so many people publishing material in so many different formats, the competition to sell one’s writing has never been keener....
over 8 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
In addition to professional editing, what else can I do to set my book up for success before I publish?
Author Learning Center
Question: In addition to professional editing, what else can I do to set my book up for success before I publish? Answer: When writing a manuscript and preparing it for publication, it’s important to see your work as more than just text on paper...
4 months ago
Author Learning Center
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Testimonials
Countdown to Launch: Planning Your Fun and Successful Book Launch and Release Party
Sheri Fink
#1 best-selling author Sheri Fink shares her step-by-step process of what to do in preparation for the launch of your book, including social media strategies, word-of-mouth marketing, creating publicity, getting reviews, and more. Learn how to utilize...
over 6 years ago
Events
Launch Parties
Integrating Humor into Writing and Dialogue While Maintaining Authenticity
Laurie Finkelstein
Laurie Finkelstein, an author, speaker, and artist, says her books’ humor comes from a place of pain, like a lot of humor does. As someone who has dealt with anxiety and depression her whole life, Finkelstein has found that humor can offset some of the...
over 5 years ago
Fiction
Finding Your Voice
William Heath on Writing and Rewriting Devil Dancer - video
William Heath
Author William Heath's first novel, Devil Dancer, explores the world of Lexington, KY in 1972 and the shooting of a prized race horse. He secured an agent right away when he wrote the book in 1980, but the agent struggled with getting a publisher because...
over 8 years ago
Getting Feedback
Peer Reviews
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