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How A Book Buyer Selects Books For Major Retailers - video
Tegan Tigani
Children's book buyer and editor Tegan Tigani talks about how she selects books for major retailers.
over 9 years ago
Publishing Jobs
Book Buyer
How A Book Buyer Selects Books For Major Retailers - podcast
Tegan Tigani
Children's book buyer and editor Tegan Tigani talks about how she selects books for major retailers. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Publishing Jobs
Book Buyer
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 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 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 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 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Networking
Social Proof for Authors: How to Get Book Reviews That Sell Books for You
A.G. Billig
Are you struggling to get your book noticed in a crowded marketplace? You’ve poured your heart into writing, but without reviews, your book may be invisible to potential readers. The good news? Reviews aren’t just feedback. They’re powerful social proof...
1 month ago
Book Reviews
Others
How can I improve my craft and become a better writer?
Author Learning Center
Question: How can I improve my craft and become a better writer? Answer: Great writing isn’t just about using ideas, words, and sentences to communicate or tell a story; it’s about knowing how to put these and other elements together in a compelling...
over 2 years ago
Author Learning Center
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The Elements of a Great Book Event - video
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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