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How Instagram Influenced Jennifer Weiner's New Book "Big Summer"
Jennifer Weiner
#1 New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Everything , Jennifer Weiner, discusses exploring Instagram vs. reality in her new novel Big Summer and the familiarity of writing nuanced female friendships. For more on this author and her portfolio of work...
over 6 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
Blogging a Book - podcast
Nina Amir
If you have trouble finding time to write and difficulties promoting yourself, then blogging a book may be right for you. Nina Amir, author of “How to Blog a Book,” discusses the advantages of blogging your book into creation. She says that it's the...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
Blogging a Book - video
Nina Amir
If you have trouble finding time to write and difficulties promoting yourself, then blogging a book may be right for you. Nina Amir, author of “How to Blog a Book,” discusses the advantages of blogging your book into creation. She says that it's the...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
The Benefits of Print on Demand for Authors
Amy Collins
Writing a book is difficult, but it’s not the end of your journey. When the writing process is done, the publishing process begins. Actually selling your book is difficult and can be a financially risky business. One way to mitigate that risk is to...
over 7 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Print-on-Demand
Keep Your Series Fresh, Yet Familiar - video
Cara Black
Bestselling mystery writer Cara Black, writer of the Aimée Leduc mystery series, shares with us how she was inspired to write about 1990's Paris and how her editor encouraged her to turn her first book into a series. Cara shares the challenges of writing...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Keep Your Series Fresh, Yet Familiar - podcast
Cara Black
Bestselling mystery writer Cara Black, writer of the Aimée Leduc mystery series, shares with us how she was inspired to write about 1990's Paris and how her editor encouraged her to turn her first book into a series. Cara shares the challenges of writing...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
How Writers Can Use the Chicago Manual of Style
Bobbie Christmas
Bobbie Christmas, editor and owner of Zebra Communications, explains how authors can use the Chicago Manual of Style. The Chicago Manual of Style is written by the Chicago University Press for the purpose of standardizing books. Grammar styles learned...
over 7 years ago
Basic Editing
Formatting
How Connecting with Comic Book Readers Differs from Fiction Readers
Russell Nohelty
Bestselling author and Wannabe Press founder Russell Nohelty recently made the transition to writing full-length science fiction and fantasy novels after writing comic books and graphic novels for many years. He's found that connecting with readers of...
over 5 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
How Supporting Other Writers Can Benefit an Author
Darlyn Finch Kuhn
In addition to having a strong social media presence and engaging with readers, award-winning author and e-newsletter editor Darlyn Finch Kuhn recommends that writers appreciate, support, and acknowledge other writers in their communities. Kuhn started...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Networking
The Elements of a Great Book Event - podcast
Carol Hoenig
Preparation is the key to planning a great book event. Publishing consultant and bookstore owner Carol Hoenig says that the author needs to take initiative and make it happen: manage invitations, contact venues that align with a topic in the book,...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Signings
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