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Getting Started with PR - article
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
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
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
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
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Children’s Author Derek Taylor Kent on His First Adult Novel, Kubrick’s Game - video
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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Two Questions First Time Authors Should Ask Themselves When Facing Self-Doubt
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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