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How Publicists Charge for Their Time - podcast
Vicki Bohlsen
When you hire a publicist for your book, it's important to find one that is right for your book and budget. Founder of Bohlsen Group Public Relations, Vicki Bohlsen, describes how book publicists charge for their time and what you can expect working...
over 9 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
Book Club Trends and How Book Clubs Choose What to Read - podcast
Alyssa Starr Newerth
Indy Reads Books bookstore Director Alyssa Starr Newerth knows the book market well. As the co-founder of the Indianapolis Ladies of Leisure Society book club, her goal is to keep her club members focused and engaged. Shorter books seem to work best...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Clubs
Book Club Trends and How Book Clubs Choose What to Read - video
Alyssa Starr Newerth
Indy Reads Books bookstore Director Alyssa Starr Newerth knows the book market well. As the co-founder of the Indianapolis Ladies of Leisure Society book club, her goal is to keep her club members focused and engaged. Shorter books seem to work best...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Clubs
How Cover Art and ‘Book Feel’ Can Impact a Book’s Success
Russell Nohelty
"People won't give you a chance if they don't like your cover," says bestselling author and Wannabe Press founder Russell Nohelty. His years of publishing experience have shown that the quality of the cover art and book itself really do matter to readers...
over 6 years ago
Design
Cover
How to Overcome Writer’s Block, Fear, or Self-Doubt
Author Learning Center
All writers deal with creative blocks, self-doubt, or fear of failure at some point during their writing journey. The important thing is that you learn how to get past these obstacles and keep writing. A great way to do this is to listen to other authors...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
The Process of Novelization - video
Cheryl McKay
Cheryl McKay, screenwriter and author of Never the Bride, discusses a relatively new job option for writers... novelization. It's the process of writing a novel based on an existing television or film script. Listen in to hear Cheryl discuss the differences...
over 9 years ago
Writing Jobs
Screenwriter
Deciding on Point of View - video
Bethany Hegedus
Bethany Hegedus, author and owner of The Writing Barn (a writer's retreat outside of Austin, TX) describes how she decides which point of view to use in her writing. Hegedus says it's sometimes necessary, and okay, to change your mind, and she shares...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Points of View
The Process of Novelization - podcast
Cheryl McKay
Cheryl McKay, screenwriter and author of Never the Bride, discusses a relatively new job option for writers... novelization. It's the process of writing a novel based on an existing television or film script. Listen in to hear Cheryl discuss the differences...
over 9 years ago
Writing Jobs
Screenwriter
Deciding on Point of View - podcast
Bethany Hegedus
Bethany Hegedus, author and owner of The Writing Barn (a writer's retreat outside of Austin, TX) describes how she decides which point of view to use in her writing. Hegedus says it's sometimes necessary, and okay, to change your mind, and she shares...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Points of View
Editor Kathi Macias on What Makes a Faith-Based Book Compelling
Kathi Macias
Sometimes, Christian writers approach author, editor, and ghostwriter Kathi Macias with their work and say the idea came from God. Macias says she always reminds these writers that while God may have given them the idea, it is the writer’s ability, talents...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
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