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  • Preparing for a Phone Interview - article

    Molly Blaisdell
    Molly Blaisdell
    You wrote a book and you have your first big phone interview, but you don’t have a clue what to do. How do you make sure you really shine? How do you come across as erudite, savvy and intelligent when much of your time as an author is spent alone in...
    • over 8 years ago
    • Events
    • Interviews
  • Query Like a Pro - Proven Strategies to Land an Agent or Publisher

    Derek Taylor Kent
    Derek Taylor Kent
    Querying is the crucial first step when seeking an agent or publisher, but amazingly is also something that very few authors do well. How do you make yours stand out from the hundreds they receive every day? Through years of trial and error and helping...
    • over 4 years ago
    • Traditional Publishing
    • Submission Process
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  • I’m not very experienced with social media and have no idea what to post. What can I share that will engage readers and help me build a following?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: I’m not very experienced with social media and have no idea what to post. What can I share that will engage readers and help me build a following? Answer: Having a meaningful presence on social media is an essential part of a successful...
    • over 1 year ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • Derek Taylor Kent on His Journey for Publishing His First “Scary School” Middle-Reader Book - video

    Derek Taylor Kent
    Derek Taylor Kent
    Award-winning, bestselling author Derek Taylor Kent started writing children's books when he was in his teens. Inspired by Dr. Seuss, he created whimsical worlds in lyrical rhyme and tried to recruit his mother, who was a professional illustrator at...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Traditional Publishing
    • Advantages/Disadvantages
  • Derek Taylor Kent on His Journey for Publishing His First “Scary School” Middle-Reader Book - podcast

    Derek Taylor Kent
    Derek Taylor Kent
    Award-winning, bestselling author Derek Taylor Kent started writing children's books when he was in his teens. Inspired by Dr. Seuss, he created whimsical worlds in lyrical rhyme and tried to recruit his mother, who was a professional illustrator at...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Traditional Publishing
    • Advantages/Disadvantages
  • Making the Most of Your Publishing Budget

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    When self-publishing, costs can easily add up. As you continue to purchase services, hire experienced vendors, and make your book the best it can be, you can suddenly find yourself spending much more than you intended. Unfortunately, this is incredibly...
    • over 6 years ago
    • Self-Publishing
    • DIY Route
  • Bob Morris on the Evolution of His Publishing Company, Story Farm

    Bob Morris
    Bob Morris
    Newspaper columnist, magazine editor, and author Bob Morris created the independent publishing company, Story Farm, during a less than ideal time. It was 2008, when the book world was being turned upside-down due to the recession, that Morris was presented...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Self-Publishing
    • Advantages/Disadvantages
  • Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing - video

    Kathi Macias
    Kathi Macias
    Author Kathi Macias offers insights on the role and value of self-publishing, and weighs the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. Experts used to advise authors not to self publish because there wasn’t any marketing—you had...
    • over 8 years ago
    • Self-Publishing
    • Advantages/Disadvantages
  • Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing - podcast

    Kathi Macias
    Kathi Macias
    Author Kathi Macias offers insights on the role and value of self-publishing, and weighs the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. Experts used to advise authors not to self publish because there wasn’t any marketing—you had...
    • over 8 years ago
    • Self-Publishing
    • Advantages/Disadvantages
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