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Table of Contents: Who Creates It? - article
R.J. Lee
It’s hard to imagine anyone but the author creating the table of contents, although with TOC software, it’s not unheard of for publishers or eBook formatters to do it, provided that the book is structured in a standard format (sections, chapters, sub...
over 9 years ago
Design
Interior
Thinking Outside of the Box to Create a Successful Book Launch
Bob Morris
Author Bob Morris learned the hard way that the worst time to execute a book signing event is during a hurricane. While it was obvious why no one showed up to get their signed copy of his debut book, Bahamarama , it did force him to question how an...
over 8 years ago
Events
Launch Parties
Tips for Networking With Publishing Industry Professionals
Elle E. Ire
Networking can be a daunting process. It’s intimidating to approach industry professionals if you’re trying to pitch yourself and your work. There are other avenues, though, to connect with agents and publishers. Elle E. Ire, author and educator, shares...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Networking
Creating and Using Strong Characters as an Author Platform
L.E. Perez
Society has come a long way from the stories of the 1500s, in which women were largely portrayed as passive characters without much autonomy. However, even with all of the advancements of our time, authors are still discussing the difficulty of creating...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
Social Media Tools for Authors
L.E. Perez
Social media is everywhere and there are a lot of platforms out there. It can be overwhelming to determine which are most effective for you and your book. Author and publisher L.E. Perez will go over what some of the best ones are for authors, why they...
over 3 years ago
Social Media
General
Unwrap Success: Holiday Marketing Strategies for Authors
Stephanie Feger
‘Tis the season to make your book shine and stand out in the holiday marketing frenzy! Looking to spread some literary holiday cheer and boost book sales during the festive season in the coming months? Join Stephanie Feger, chief strategist of the emPower...
over 1 year ago
Self-Promotion
Grassroots Marketing
Publishing Poetry with Singapore’s Red Wheelbarrow Books
Marc Nair
Singaporean poet and photographer Marc Nair has published five solo volumes of poetry, the first three of which were published with Red Wheelbarrow Books. Red Wheelbarrow Books is a Singapore-based publisher that focuses on showcasing poetry and prose...
over 7 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
Traditional vs Independent Publishing for Children’s Books - video
Hayley Rose
Deciding which publishing path to pursue can be overwhelming and difficult. Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose recommends that authors understand their end goal before choosing a path. What do you hope to get out of publishing your work? For...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
Tips for Finding and Entering Book Award Programs - video
Hayley Rose
Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose is a firm believer in participating in contests and book award programs. Winning awards not only validates your work, but it boosts your promotional efforts. To find the best award programs she suggests searching...
over 8 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
Traditional vs Independent Publishing for Children’s Books - podcast
Hayley Rose
Deciding which publishing path to pursue can be overwhelming and difficult. Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose recommends that authors understand their end goal before choosing a path. What do you hope to get out of publishing your work? For...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
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