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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
    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
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • What all do I need to consider when pricing my books to ensure I make money?

    Author Learning Center
    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
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • Speaking Tours - article

    Molly Blaisdell
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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