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Developing the Skills for Self Promotion - video
Sandra Beckwith
Founder of www.buildbookbuzz.com, Sandra Beckwith, shares the skills needed to excel at book promotion. Self promotion involves being a good writer. The good news for authors is that this is hopefully a given. Whether you’re crafting a tweet or a...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Comparing Screenplays to Novels - podcast
Craig Buck
Writer Craig Faustus Buck has written six non-fiction books, including co-authoring the #1 New York Times bestseller for Toxic Parents. He has also written hundreds of articles for magazines and newspapers across the globe and has written and produced...
over 9 years ago
Book to Screen
Adaptations
Cecilia Rabess discusses her debut novel "Everything's Fine"
Cecilia Rabess
Named a Most Anticipated Book of Summer 2023 by Bustle, SheReads, and Publishers Weekly , "Everything's Fine" is a painfully funny, poignant, heartfelt novel that doesn’t just ask will they, but…should they? Author Cecilia Rabess discusses her inspiration...
over 3 years ago
Fiction
Reason for Writing
Advice for Adapting Your Novel into a Screenplay
Sheryl Benko
If you are familiar and comfortable with the intricacies of the screenplay format, you have nothing to lose by adapting your novel into a screenplay yourself, says author and film post-production supervisor Sheryl Benko. But just because you don’t have...
over 6 years ago
Writing Jobs
Screenwriter
Tips to Help Introverted Writers Feel More Confident at an Event - video
Faith McKinney
Attending industry events such as writing conferences and book festivals can be intimidating experiences for some writers, especially for those that are less social in their daily lives. Media coach and author Faith McKinney is an introvert herself...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Fairs
Tips to Help Introverted Writers Feel More Confident at an Event - podcast
Faith McKinney
Attending industry events such as writing conferences and book festivals can be intimidating experiences for some writers, especially for those that are less social in their daily lives. Media coach and author Faith McKinney is an introvert herself...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Fairs
Advice for Authors on Persevering Through Difficult Topics
Madeline Sharples
The most difficult subjects can have the biggest payoff, says author Madeline Sharples. When writing her first memoir, Leaving the Hall Light On , it was painful to recall her experiences with her son's mental illness and suicide. What comforted Sharples...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Finding Your Voice
The Importance of Understanding the Business Aspects of Being an Author
Pamela Christian
Many authors do not realize the legal considerations they must take when writing and publishing a book, says author, speaker, and media personality Pamela Christian. You should establish a legal and financial structure to make sure you avoid lawsuits...
over 6 years ago
Writing Jobs
The Business of Being a Writer
Defining a Cozy Mystery Novel - podcast
Judy Cobb Dailey
Author Judy Cobb Dailey defines the term cozy mystery novel and discusses the cozy mystery novel audience. She imagines the reader as a woman with a cup of tea and a cat. The reader enjoys small world stories with no graphic violence or sex. While...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Utilizing Your Niche to Build a Following on YouTube
C.R. Rowenson
Using social media platforms to talk about your work and interests can be a great way to connect with readers or build a following. Fantasy author and book coach C.R. Rowenson, started his YouTube channel, The Magic Engineer, to share his knowledge and...
over 4 years ago
Social Media
YouTube
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