Almost all new writers wonder if they need an agent to get their work published. Once your manuscript is complete, polished and ready for publication it’s important to ask yourself “what are my publishing goals?" If your goal is to get traditionally...

When you are researching your book it can often be very beneficial to speak with experts. This is true whether you are writing a crime novel or a gardening book or anything in between. Most experts are easily accessible by email or phone, and may even...

How does a social media network help in marketing a book? If you become part of the LinkedIn community, you will have access to a variety of useful tools that can help you market your books. In addition to making your complete profile available to...

Formally trained and educated as a lawyer, author Alice Clark-Platts spent years as a human rights attorney working on high profile cases. She managed to fit some creative writing into her busy schedule, but just for her own enjoyment at the time....

Formally trained and educated as a lawyer, author Alice Clark-Platts spent years as a human rights attorney working on high profile cases. She managed to fit some creative writing into her busy schedule, but just for her own enjoyment at the time....

It doesn't get more satisfying than selling your book in person directly to a reader. You make a connection, leave an impression, and walk away with a little more money in your pocket. But for new authors, selling your book in person presents a new set...

A book title has one purpose, and that is to get readers to open up your book and read it. Titles must captivate your audience to make your book standout in the marketplace. Awareness is key. Your title is a powerful tool. It may evoke controversy and...

Authors face a competitive market and a platform will give them a competitive edge. It won’t, however, guarantee a successful book, though. Conversely, it’s not absolutely necessary to have a platform for a book to be successful. A platform will create...

With over 1.5 billion monthly users globally, TikTok is an amazing social platform and visual medium to get new readers and to promote your work...but, there is a learning curve. In this session, author L.E. Pérez shows you what it's all about, walks...