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Creating an Emotional Connection - podcast
Robert Masello
Journalist, television writer (Charmed, Sliders, Poltergeist), and bestselling author Robert Masello describes how to create an emotional connection between your readers and your characters. He also shares some differences when writing for books versus...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
Writing an American Memoir - podcast
John Paul Godges
Memoir author John Paul Godges discusses the inspiration for his memoir and how important it is to find our own stories, personally and in a larger society. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Writing an American Memoir - video
John Paul Godges
Memoir author John Paul Godges discusses the inspiration for his memoir and how important it is to find our own stories, personally and in a larger society.
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Writing as a Priority - video
Elmore Leonard
Finding time to write is a challenge for most authors. Listen in as bestselling author Elmore Leonard describes how he made it a priority in his life.
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Writing as a Priority - podcast
Elmore Leonard
Finding time to write is a challenge for most authors. Listen in as bestselling author Elmore Leonard describes how he made it a priority in his life. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Writing a Non-fiction How-to Book that Can Lead to a Successful Business
Russell Nohelty
How-to books continue to be a popular category in non-fiction, as reader enthusiasm for self-learning and self-improvement grows. Authors of how-to books have the unique opportunity to provide ongoing learning by taking their written knowledge and content...
over 3 years ago
Nonfiction
Reason for Writing
How Nonfiction Authors Can Use the “Four Ps” to Identify Their Target Audience
Beth Kallman Werner
Because nonfiction authors typically focus on a specific topic or area of expertise in their books, it helps to clarify the type of reader they are targeting. If you are struggling to identify and reach your target audience with your nonfiction book...
over 5 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
How Building Trust with Readers Can Sell More Books
Russell Nohelty
Bestselling author and Wannabe Press founder Russell Nohelty believes that building trust with your readers is essential to selling books and creating a loyal following. You don't always have to write the best books, but you do have to build that trust...
over 6 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
Sell Your Story: How to Write Irresistible Book Descriptions and Author Bios
A.G. Billig
Your book description and author bio are two of the most important pieces of writing you'll ever create as an author—and yet, they’re often rushed or overlooked. In this engaging webinar with A.G. Billig, bestselling author, book coach, and self-publishing...
over 1 year ago
Design
Cover
Book Signings: How Do They Work? - article
Nicole Lindenstein
Book signings are important for authors who are established as well as those looking to break into the game. These events are like concerts because they bring people together to see you and hear to what you have to say. After the event, instead of running...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Signings
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