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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
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, 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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
...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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