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I have a book for children published on Amazon for age 6 to 12, what is the best way to promote it?

Author Learning Center

Question: I have a book for children published on Amazon for age 6 to 12, what is the best way to promote it? Answer: Book marketing can present some unique challenges for children’s authors because your book has to appeal to two groups – the intended...
- over 4 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Sensitivity and Proofreaders: the What, Who, and Why

L.E. Perez

Do you need sensitivity readers and proofreaders? What do they do and how do you find them? Whether you want to publish your work independently or traditionally, both types of readers need to be utilized prior to publishing. Proofreaders are the underrated...
- over 4 years ago
- Basic Editing
- Proofreading
If I want to make changes to a book that is already published, can I update the book or republish it?

Author Learning Center

Question: If I want to make changes to a book that is already published, can I update the book or republish it? Answer: When you write and publish a book, you are sharing your ideas, messages, creativity, and voice with the world. It can seem overwhelming...
- over 2 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
José Prada Testimonial
Pros and Cons of Online or in Person Critique Groups - article

Jen Veldhuyzen

Writers understand the value of community, sharing ideas, and getting an honest critique of a writing effort. Critique groups and writing groups can offer these benefits, but finding the right forum isn’t always easy. In addition to the considerations...
- over 9 years ago
- Getting Feedback
- Writing Groups
Nonie Sables Testimonial
Kim Dwyer Testimonial
Turning Voices in Your Head into Characters that Engage Readers

Laurel Anne Hill

When Laurel Anne Hill, award-winning author and former underground storage tank operator, begins to write, she doesn’t know much about her characters. Sometimes, they’ll just start talking inside her head, and that’s how she discovers more about them...
- over 6 years ago
- Fiction
- Character Development
Advice for Fiction Authors on Building Their Platform

Sue Arroyo

Nonfiction authors tend to have an advantage when building their author platforms. Most nonfiction authors write about their area of expertise or a topic they are passionate about. This makes their marketing strategy and communications a little more...
- over 5 years ago
- Marketing Plan
- Finding Your Platform
Advice for Screenwriters on Honing Your Craft

Sheryl Benko

Author and film post-production supervisor Sheryl Benko recommends exposing yourself to as many screenplays as possible before you write your own. Benko says one of the best investments she ever made was purchasing Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting...
- over 6 years ago
- Writing Jobs
- Screenwriter