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What is Print-on-Demand (POD) and what are the benefits of this printing method when compared to offset printing?

Author Learning Center

Question: What is Print-on-Demand (POD) and what are the benefits of this printing method when compared to offset printing? Answer: As with most industries, technological advancements have brought about new opportunities and efficiencies for authors...
- 20 days ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Pen's 12 Secrets to Writing Success - article

Pen Densham

Pen Densham, co-founder of Trilogy Entertainment Group, considers himself a triple-hyphenate: a writer – producer – & director. He and his partner John Watson have been Oscar Nominated twice, have produced 15 features and over 300 hours of television...
- over 9 years ago
- Managing Your Writing Life
- Writing Exercises
I’ve been trying to get my book into bookstores. Any ideas that can help?

Author Learning Center

Question: I’ve been trying to get my book into bookstores. Any ideas that can help? Answer: Many authors dream of seeing their books on the shelves of their local bookstore or retail chain. It’s a commendable goal, but one where authors need to...
- over 2 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
The Importance of Trusting Your Gut and Process as a Writer

Dan Watanabe

Per former Hollywood Development Executive Dan Watanabe, one of the biggest ways writers fall short with their stories is that they don't write the story they are meant to write. Many writers are too worried about what's trending in the book market....
- over 3 years ago
- Managing Your Writing Life
- Goal Setting and Process
Desiree Duffy on Black Chateau Enterprises and Her Passion for Helping Authors

Desiree Duffy

It can be difficult for authors to figure out the perfect formula to successfully market and sell a book. When author Desiree Duffy realized how many of her fellow writers were struggling with the marketing aspect of the process, including Amazon and...
- over 6 years ago
- Marketing Plan
- Finding Your Platform
Author Russell Nohelty on Founding Wannabe Press, and Its Evolution

Russell Nohelty

The initial push behind Wannabe Press was Russell Nohelty's frustration with traditional publishers. He struggled to get a publishing deal for his work, so he decided to learn how to publish for himself. He ran a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for...
- over 5 years ago
- Self-Publishing
- DIY Route
Making A Good First Impression With Your Cover - podcast

Lee Klancher

One of the keys to making yourself a professional, marketable writer is to get a good design on your cover. “If your cover looks like it was designed by your little sister in your basement, it’s going to sell like that,” says Lee Klancher, publisher...
- over 9 years ago
- Design
- Cover
Different Levels of Editing - video

Marcela Landres

Freelance editor and author of the book, How Editors Think, Marcela Landres describes the various types of editing, including line editing, copy editing, and developmental editing. In a publishing company, who does copy editing? Should you hire your...
- over 9 years ago
- Editorial Services
- Line Editing
Common Branding Mistakes - video

Vicki Bohlsen

When developing your own marketing plan, you may be unsure how to brand yourself and your book correctly. You may also not be doing it in the most effective way possible for your personal brand. The CEO of Bohlsen Group and branding expert Vicki Bohlson...
- over 9 years ago
- Marketing Plan
- Research