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Where can I find in-person and online writing groups and organizations that can connect me with other writers for critiques, support, and information?
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Question: Where can I find in-person and online writing groups and organizations that can connect me with other writers for critiques, support, and information? Answer: Writing a book can feel like a solitary activity, but it doesn’t have to be...
3 months ago
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3 Factors in Choosing a Co-Author - article
Jen Veldhuyzen
Have you thought about writing a book together with someone else? Working with someone has many pros: you can do less of the work, having someone else invest in your work takes away a lot of loneliness, and with a co-author, there's a chance you won...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
Media Tour: How Do You Organize a Traditional Media Blitz in Your Hometown - article
Molly Blaisdell
A traditional countrywide media tour is beyond the publicity budget of most authors and publishers. For very little cash an author can create his own media tour in his own hometown. This is your chance to shine and to begin a groundswell of support....
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Tours
Tracy Butler Testimonial
Strategies for Using Social Media to Build an Online Following
Annie Sullivan
Like it or not, social media has become a primary way for authors to connect with readers, create awareness for their work, and promote their books. Author Annie Sullivan is very active on social media in order to stay engaged with readers of her young...
over 3 years ago
Social Media
General
Advice for Indie Authors for Getting Placement in Libraries
Amy Collins
Libraries are unique places to market a book. In a library, there are rules and competing interests that don’t exist in a bookstore. Amy Collins, President of New Shelves Books, talks about the ins and outs of getting your books onto library shelves...
over 7 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Libraries
Book Design: Front Cover Hierarchy - article
Jen Veldhuyzen
Everyone has art philosophy when it comes to front cover design, but what about the practical elements of front cover design? Read on to learn what you should include in the front cover and how to factor in the idea of hierarchy – that all things cannot...
over 9 years ago
Design
Cover
What are the three most typical mistakes authors make in the publishing process?
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Question: What are the three most typical mistakes authors make in the publishing process? Answer: Mistake #1: Not understanding your publishing options There are more choices and opportunities than ever before to get a book into the hands of...
over 6 years ago
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Using the Media to Get Publicity - article
Author Learning Center
From a marketing perspective, publicity is difficult to understand. It can't be bought, it can't be controlled, and it is never guaranteed, but there's simply no better way to gain credibility and momentum for a cause. But be forewarned–embarking on...
over 9 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
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