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Moving Beyond Clichés - podcast
Neo Edmund
Author and screenwriter Neo Edmund discusses common clichés and character flaws in comics, and how a writer can avoid them. Comics in particular have a history of cliché. In the 80s, female characters needed to be almost everything that boys find cool...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Common Mistakes
Book Design: Approaches to the Front Cover - article
Jen Veldhuyzen
Before anyone has read a word of your writing, they are likely to start judging you. As painful as it is to hear, no matter the design direction you choose, your front cover will often be the first thing a potential buyer will see of your book. So don...
over 9 years ago
Design
Cover
5 Elements of Plot and How to Use Them to Build Your Novel
Author Learning Center
What is a Plot? To put it simply: you can’t have a story without a plot. It doesn’t matter if you have a strong concept, an incredible cast of characters, an important message, or all three. If you don’t have a plot, you don’t have a story. So...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Author Kathi Macias on Her Workshops for Seniors Who Want to Leave a Written Legacy
Kathi Macias
Author, editor, and ghostwriter Kathi Macias believes writing a book about one’s life story is a great way for seniors to leave a lasting legacy for their families. Macias’s father moved to the United States from Germany before World War II, and when...
over 6 years ago
I have an Idea!
Outlining Your Story
Page-Turning Scenes: The sequence that keeps your readers reading, no matter your genre
Jennifer Crosswhite
Want to write a book that keeps readers engaged throughout? Understanding the basics of scene structure is the building block of writing a compelling novel. Join us as book coach, editor, and bestselling author Jennifer Crosswhite reviews this important...
over 2 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
The 5 Pillars of Marketing and Sales Copy for Authors - recorded webinar
Amy Collins
For many authors, writing sales copy about their book or about themselves can be a daunting, challenging task. Join marketing and publishing expert Amy Collins as she reviews the elements of writing effective marketing and sales copy for these five key...
over 9 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
If I’ve signed my book rights over to a publisher, how can I get those rights back?
Author Learning Center
Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of publishing contracts and rights reversion in the United States. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential...
over 2 years ago
Author Learning Center
Ask Keith
Understanding the Hollywood Market and Common Scams to Avoid
Keith Ogorek
The demand by Hollywood for interesting ideas and stories has never been greater, and they love to find that content in books. Yet, many times, authors don’t incorporate some basic things that make Hollywood want to option a book and develop it for the...
over 1 year ago
Book to Screen
Adaptations
John U. Bacon – Speaking Gigs As a Marketing Opportunity - video
John Bacon
There are many ways to market a book. One technique to include in your book marketing mix is public speaking. Bestselling author and speaker, John U. Bacon, shares why it's helpful to use speaking to promote your book. Bacon says that speaking is a...
over 9 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Connecting With Book Clubs and Engaging With Readers Through Discussion Guides
Lisa Beazley
One of author Lisa Beazley's favorite events for engaging with readers is book clubs. Beazley gets connected with the readers of her debut novel Keep Me Posted primarily through social media. Living in Singapore while having a global audience can present...
over 7 years ago
Events
Book Clubs
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