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I’m writing a novel for young adult readers. What are some things I should consider to ensure my story appeals to this age group?
Author Learning Center
Question: I’m writing a novel for young adult readers. What are some things I should consider to ensure my story appeals to this age group? Answer: The young adult (YA) category of books continues to be a steadily growing segment of the market...
over 1 year ago
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What all do I need to consider when pricing my books to ensure I make money?
Author Learning Center
Question: What all do I need to consider when pricing my books to ensure I make money? Answer: With the recent tariffs imposed on goods imported from Mexico, Canada, and China, it’s more important than ever for authors to understand how material...
over 1 year ago
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Speaking Tours - article
Molly Blaisdell
Some authors make a portion of their bread and butter not from their writing but from their speaking engagements. When speaking at professional conferences, authors generally receive a fee for sharing their expertise. Other speaking gigs like book clubs...
over 9 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
The Benefits of Limiting Characters in the First Quarter of a Novel
Elaine Ash
The characters in a book are the most essential part of the world an author builds. Because a story relies so heavily on its cast, it’s vital that writers are clear in descriptions of characters. They also need to be careful in their character choices...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
7 Things Every Writer Needs to Become an Author - recorded webinar
Keith Ogorek
About 200 million people in the US have an idea for a book, yet most never become an author. In this helpful webinar, Keith Ogorek shares seven key things he has learned from working with hundreds of writers and authors so that you don’t end up with...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
The Importance of Social Media and In-Person Events When Marketing Books for Children
Rob Harrell
Marketing and selling children's books can challenging since the purchasers of the books aren't necessarily the target readers. There are two key channels where critically acclaimed children's author Rob Harrell thinks these authors should focus — social...
over 3 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
Sustainable Success: Crafting an Actionable Year-Round Book Marketing Strategy
Keri-Rae Barnum
Join Keri-Rae Barnum from New Shelves Books for an insightful webinar where you’ll learn to create a practical and sustainable marketing strategy that seamlessly fits into your busy life. This session will empower you to break down your marketing goals...
over 1 year ago
Marketing Plan
Common Challenges
From Unknown to Unstoppable: 3 Essential Tools to Build Your Author Audience and Sell More Books
A.G. Billig
Are you a beginner or aspiring author struggling to find readers for your books? Building an audience might seem overwhelming, but it’s the cornerstone of a successful author career. In this webinar, A.G. Billig—self-publishing expert, book coach, and...
over 1 year ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
The Importance of Discipline and Persistence for New Writers - video
Phillip Done
While the process can differ greatly for each writer, there are proven practices that help writers reach their goal of completing a manuscript. Author Phillip Done began writing while still working full-time as a teacher so he initially struggled to...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
The Importance of Discipline and Persistence for New Writers - podcast
Phillip Done
While the process can differ greatly for each writer, there are proven practices that help writers reach their goal of completing a manuscript. Author Phillip Done began writing while still working full-time as a teacher so he initially struggled to...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
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