One of the most confusing issues new writers seem to confront when trying to publish their new work is the ISBN. Authors are often unsure of how to use the ISBN (one number for each format or one for print and one for eBook regardless of how many ebook...

The new world of Amazon SO much changes at Amazon that the Author Learning Center hosted this AMAZON 2020 session to help you create a marketing and promotion plan for 2020 for your online sales at Amazon. This session covers: • What you can do with...

Have you ever run ads for your book on social media that reported lots of activity and clicks but you weren’t sure if the ads were generating sales? Or perhaps you have been promoting your book in multiple ways and would like more solid sales data on...

In this extraordinary and inspiring debut memoir, Jesse Thistle, once a high school dropout and now a rising Indigenous scholar, chronicles his life on the streets and how he overcame trauma and addiction to discover the truth about who he is. For more...

Endorsements can be obtained from many sources, including other authors, editors, agents, magazines, professional reviewers, writing and reading bloggers --almost anyone. Many authors ask other authors for a blurb. The blurb, or positive review, can...

You know how to set up your Facebook profile, so now let's go more in depth into the art of using Pages and Groups. Learn the importance of each, how to use them for your author followings, and the importance of networking. Once these are established...

You know how to set up your Instagram profile, so now go more in-depth into the art of using Instagram and how to cross post on other social media platforms and utilize as many functions as you can. Learn the importance of each, how to use them for your...

When the process of writing is finally completed, what should a diligent author do next? One of the biggest considerations is to define the format for your book. Will you create it as an ebook or a print book or both? There are a number of considerations...

Magazine editor Brian Summerfield explains how you can stand out from the crowd when trying for your next freelance writing job. He also explains why editors are so busy that they can't sift through all the pitches fully, and that's why they need your...

Dan Gerstein, President of Gotham Ghostwriters, discusses how to create successful collaborative writing relationships. He advises setting expectations upfront with the client. The conversation should cover the time schedule or a realistic expectation...