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  • Getting Started with PR - article

    Molly Blaisdell
    Molly Blaisdell
    How do you make the public aware of your book? This is where public relations come into play. Public relations or PR is a process to create goodwill between an author and the public and so lead to book sales. A strong PR plan will span six weeks to six...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Public Relations
    • Publicity Campaigns
  • Dos and Don’ts of Query Letters - article

    Molly Blaisdell
    Molly Blaisdell
    Once you have a shiny piece of work (novel, self-help book, article, etc.), you are ready to seek representation or a publisher. A query letter serves as an introduction letter to agents and publishers. This letter has three specific objectives. 1...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Traditional Publishing
    • Agents
  • Audiobooks 101: Creating, Publishing and Marketing Audiobooks for the Avid Listener

    Derek Taylor Kent
    Derek Taylor Kent
    Audiobooks are one of the fastest growing segments of publishing! The ideal medium for commuters and vacationers, audiobooks have surged in popularity and there are more opportunities than ever to affordably create audiobooks that millions of listeners...
    • over 5 years ago
    • Formats
    • Audiobooks
  • Where is the best place to find book illustrators?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: Where is the best place to find book illustrators? Answer: Obtaining high quality illustrations is a critical part of publishing children's books, comics, and graphic novels. Knowing how to find the right artistic fit for your story is...
    • over 3 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • Children’s Author Derek Taylor Kent on His First Adult Novel, Kubrick’s Game - video

    Derek Taylor Kent
    Derek Taylor Kent
    Inspired by stories of mystery and conspiracy such as Ready Player One and The DaVinci Code , children's author and screenwriter Derek Taylor Kent set out to write a puzzle mystery novel for adults. Once he determined that his passion for Stanley Kubrick...
    • over 8 years ago
    • I have an Idea!
    • Researching Your Idea
  • Children’s Author Derek Taylor Kent on His First Adult Novel, Kubrick’s Game - podcast

    Derek Taylor Kent
    Derek Taylor Kent
    Inspired by stories of mystery and conspiracy such as Ready Player One and The DaVinci Code , children's author and screenwriter Derek Taylor Kent set out to write a puzzle mystery novel for adults. Once he determined that his passion for Stanley Kubrick...
    • over 8 years ago
    • I have an Idea!
    • Researching Your Idea
  • Advice on Selecting an Editor - article

    Jill Marsal
    Jill Marsal
    A lot of writers feel the need to go to freelance editors and spend a lot of money, but it’s not always the best thing to do. It depends on exactly what kind of editing the editor is going to do for you, and it’s also important to make sure the editor...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Careers
    • Freelance Editor
  • What does it mean when writers are told, “show, don’t tell”, and how can this technique be used in storytelling?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: What does it mean when writers are told, “show, don’t tell”, and how can this technique be used in storytelling? Answer: The best stories are those that fully immerse readers and keep them engaged from start to finish. There are a number...
    • over 1 year ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • I have nearly finished draft 1 of my novel. I often hear people do multiple drafts. Is there a particular approach that seems to work best in editing each draft?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: I have nearly finished draft 1 of my novel. I often hear people do multiple drafts. Is there a particular approach that seems to work best in editing each draft? Answer: The book editing process can differ greatly for every author. Some...
    • over 5 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • Two Questions First Time Authors Should Ask Themselves When Facing Self-Doubt

    Gregg Gonzales
    Gregg Gonzales
    There are many reasons or obstacles that keep writers from starting or finishing a book. Some of the more common include not having enough time, not feeling confident in their writing abilities, and wondering if their story even matters. When Gregg Gonzales...
    • over 1 year ago
    • Nonfiction
    • Reason for Writing
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