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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 2 years ago
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Grounding the Reader - video
Teresa LeYung-Ryan
Writing coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan presents writing tips for authors from her workshops on self-editing. One important writing tip she gives writers is that you must ground the reader with the Ws—who, when, where, and what. A major component that is...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
Grounding the Reader - podcast
Teresa LeYung-Ryan
Writing coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan presents writing tips for authors from her workshops on self-editing. One important writing tip she gives writers is that you must ground the reader with the Ws—who, when, where, and what. A major component that is...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
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...
over 1 year ago
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The Importance of Finding the Right Audience for Your Book to Build a Base of Superfans
Penny Sansevieri
The key to finding the right audience for your book is understanding your book's genre, as Author Marketing Experts CEO Penny Sansevieri explains. If you know your genre well and have a cover that resonates with the audience, you will likely find them...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
Keeping a Bookstore Relevant - video
Julie Wernersbach
In the age of online commerce and e-books, keeping bookstores relevant is a topic of interest for book lovers, authors, and bookstore owners alike. Julie Wernersbach, publicist for the indie bookstore, BookPeople of Austin, Texas, discusses how a bookstore...
over 9 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
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Keeping a Bookstore Relevant - podcast
Julie Wernersbach
In the age of online commerce and e-books, keeping bookstores relevant is a topic of interest for book lovers, authors, and bookstore owners alike. Julie Wernersbach, publicist for the indie bookstore, BookPeople of Austin, Texas, discusses how a bookstore...
over 9 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
I’ve been receiving daily emails and phone calls about various “opportunities” for my published book. How do I know if these are scams or legit?
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Question: I’ve been receiving daily emails and phones calls about various “opportunities” for my published book. How do I know if these are scams or legit? Answer: Unfortunately, publishing and Hollywood-related scams continue to plague the industry...
over 1 year ago
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What is a Podcast? - article
Shells Walter
A Podcast is a digital media file, audio or video, but usually audio. Think of it as an audio book, but in small chunks. These files are distributed via the Internet and can be played back on the computer or a portable device like an MP3 player or a...
over 9 years ago
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