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The Importance of School Visits for Middle-Grade Authors
Laura Martin
Middle-grade readers can be a tough audience for authors to reach because they aren't active online like young adult and adult readers. Former seventh grade English teacher and author Laura Martin has found school visits to be one of best ways to create...
over 7 years ago
Events
School and University Visits
Utilizing SlideShare to Gain Exposure - podcast
Suzette Conway
SlideShare offers a unique opportunity for authors to market themselves and their books. SlideShare allows you to share PowerPoint slides that you've created through a social network. Once your PowerPoint slides are uploaded to SlideShare, you can...
over 9 years ago
Media
Online
The Inspiration behind "Temper" by Layne Fargo
Layne Fargo
Watch and listen as psychological thriller author Layne Fargo talks about her book Temper , discussing the plot and the inspiration behind the story. As Layne describes it, she recalls reading about the Profiles Theatre Chicago scandal. Like her Temper...
over 6 years ago
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Utilizing SlideShare to Gain Exposure - video
Suzette Conway
SlideShare offers a unique opportunity for authors to market themselves and their books. SlideShare allows you to share PowerPoint slides that you've created through a social network. Once your PowerPoint slides are uploaded to SlideShare, you can...
over 9 years ago
Media
Online
Advice for Authors on Becoming a Great Public Speaker
Michelle Martin
Speaking engagements can be a great way for authors to gain exposure for their book and platform or message, and also be a means for selling more books. But, not all authors are comfortable with public speaking and it can take practice to become a dynamic...
over 7 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Book Design: Get the Most of the Dust Jacket Flaps - article
Kay Ziegler
The back cover has been completed, and so has the front. Now, you’re left with the inside flaps. How do you fill these blank spaces? You might be wondering, what exactly is a dust jacket flap? Basically, it’s the part of the cover that wraps around the...
over 9 years ago
Design
Cover
Three Reasons Promotional Items Can Increase Your Book Sales - article
Brent Slinkard
Promotional items can be a great way to sell books. First of all, they can increase your book’s exposure, which is a critical part of marketing. They can also help you at the point of sale. Finally, they last longer than just about any other advertising...
over 9 years ago
Self-Promotion
Print Materials
Promote Your Book with Twitter, Facebook, and Other Social Media Tools - article
Author Learning Center
The marketing world is quickly changing. It's crucial to keep up with communication and networking breakthroughs so your book's promotion doesn't become tired and ineffective. Many marketers are taking advantage of online networking tools, including...
over 9 years ago
Social Media
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I want to write a memoir but I’m not sure where to start. How can I tell a personal story that others will care about and want to read?
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Question: I want to write a memoir but I’m not sure where to start. How can I tell a personal story that others will care about and want to read? Answer: Writing a memoir can be an excellent outlet for those wanting to share with others their stories...
over 1 year ago
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