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  • I have a great idea for a book but don’t know how to begin writing. Where should I start?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: I have a great idea for a book but don’t know how to begin writing. Where should I start? Answer: Having a great idea for a book is a wonderful gift, but can feel overwhelming if you’ve never written a book before! There is no right or...
    • over 2 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • How the Synopsis Helps Sell a Book - video

    Jeff Klima
    Jeff Klima
    Jeff Klima, author of bestselling The Dead Janitors Club, says the most important part of selling a book is pitching it to a potential agent by creating a saleable synopsis. In his experience, he was able to sell an idea (not a book) because he wrote...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Traditional Publishing
    • Agents
  • How the Synopsis Helps Sell a Book - podcast

    Jeff Klima
    Jeff Klima
    Jeff Klima, author of bestselling The Dead Janitors Club, says the most important part of selling a book is pitching it to a potential agent by creating a saleable synopsis. In his experience, he was able to sell an idea (not a book) because he wrote...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Traditional Publishing
    • Agents
  • Book Promotion Advice For New Authors

    Ray Richmond
    Ray Richmond
    When you’re done writing your book, that’s only half the battle, points out journalist and author Ray Richmond. Authors also have to know how to promote their work to the public. You may have a great book, but it won’t get seen if you don’t put in the...
    • over 6 years ago
    • Marketing Plan
    • Research
  • How to Get Your Book into Libraries - recorded webinar

    Amy Collins
    Amy Collins
    Book distribution expert Amy Collins has helped countless authors sell their books to libraries across North America. In this course, you'll discover the immense potential of getting your book stocked in a single branch and learn how self-published authors...
    • over 8 years ago
    • Distribution & Sales
    • Libraries
  • How is Marketing Different Across Genres? - article

    Molly Blaisdell
    Molly Blaisdell
    As an author you should be aware of your audience so you can effectively market to it. It’s important to avoid wasting marketing time and dollars on unfruitful activities. The best way to market each genre of writing is to target special groups. Non...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Marketing Plan
    • Research
  • The Role of a Writing Coach

    John Henry Davis
    John Henry Davis
    When author, instructor, director, and screenwriter John Henry Davis was writing his first science fiction novel, he sought out a writing coach to help with the form of the story. Davis believes this is an excellent reason to find an experienced novelist...
    • over 5 years ago
    • Managing Your Writing Life
    • Education and Craft
  • From Free to Fee: Speaking About Your Book (Advanced)

    Cathy Fyock
    Cathy Fyock
    You've written your book and you know that speaking about your book's topic can lead to increased sales, and that speaking engagements can lead to increased revenue. But how do you move from free to fee? As a follow-up to Cathy Fyock’s first webinar...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Events
    • Speaking Engagements
  • I have written and published 4 books and I'm working on fifth. I have no idea on how to write a book outline.

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    QUESTION: I have written and published 4 books and I'm working on fifth. I have no idea on how to write a book outline. ANSWER: Spoiler alert - Not all writers use outlines. Some prefer to swing from the hip. This method of winging it or " pantsing...
    • over 4 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • Make Your Author emPact: emPactful Marketing Strategies

    Stephanie Feger
    Stephanie Feger
    ...to Sell More Books, Increase Your Reach and Achieve Your Why There are countless ways to share a message, but you have chosen a book as the tool to share yours for a reason. Do you know your why? And better question, did you know that having clarity...
    • over 3 years ago
    • Marketing Plan
    • Finding Your Platform
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