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Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing - article
Kathi Macias
After being in this business for twenty-five years, I can tell you that the only people who know whether a book is self published or traditionally published are the publishers and the bookstore owners. People always used to say that you shouldn’t self...
over 9 years ago
Self-Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
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Research: Conducting Medical Research - article
R.J. Lee
Of all the topics about which to write with authority and credibility, medicine is the most difficult. Medicine is extremely complicated; there are many differing opinions on procedures and medications, and the knowledge base changes rapidly. A medication...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
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Advertising versus Public Relations - article
Author Learning Center
Book marketing brings about many important and sometimes difficult choices for an author. Send a press release? Wait for an interview on a local TV show or create your own TV commercial? These questions boil down to two processes every marketer should...
over 9 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
Marketing and Selling Basics - article
Craig Edlin
Most authors are extremely knowledgeable about the subjects they write about but are not formally trained or experienced in marketing and selling. Maybe that’s your situation. In this article, I’m going to explain the basics of the marketing and selling...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
I don’t know anyone who personally believes they can write a “perfect” query letter. Can you give some guidance, with examples of good vs. bad?
Author Learning Center
QUESTION: I don’t know anyone who personally believes they can write a “perfect” query letter. Can you give some guidance, with examples of good vs. bad? ANSWER: If you’re struggling with crafting the “perfect” query letter, you’re not alone. For...
over 4 years ago
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Comedy Writer James Breakwell on His Experience Going Viral on Social Media
James Breakwell
James Breakwell has learned that internet fame is quite different from traditional fame or celebrity. When the comedy writer's Twitter account ( @XplodingUnicorn ) went viral due to a Buzzfeed article in 2016, Breakwell already had a solid writing...
over 8 years ago
Social Media
Twitter (X)
Advice for Writers on Increasing Productivity and Avoiding Writer’s Block
Cara C. Putman
Per bestselling author Cara C. Putman, most authors will likely get hit with writer's block at some point, whether they've written just one book, or 40 books. For her, it is something that must be factored into every writing project, despite her impressive...
over 3 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
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