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How to Nail Your Book Launch with the Right Pricing and Distribution
A.G. Billig
You can write the best book in the world, but unless you take the right steps, the readers won’t even know it exists. A book is a work of art, but once you decide to give it away in exchange for money, it becomes a product. The price you charge and the...
over 6 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
How In-House Publicists Support and Encourage Authors
Maryam Ahmad
For Associate Publicist Maryam Ahmad, author care is a priority at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. She typically gets involved with a book once it has gone through the editing process and is close to being finalized. During this time, she creates...
2 months ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
Writing as a Craft - article
Eric Penz
I like to refer to writing as a craft to put it in the right context. In order to become a carpenter and create furniture, you would more than likely have to apprentice with somebody to learn the craft of it. You could go out to your garage and just...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
Once You Write It, You Have to Sell It - video
Steve Schiffman
Steve Schiffman, professional speaker and author of over 60 books challenges writers to think differently when marketing their books.
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Once You Write It, You Have to Sell It - podcast
Steve Schiffman
Steve Schiffman, professional speaker and author of over 60 books challenges writers to think differently when marketing their books. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Ensuring Accuracy When Writing and Editing Nonfiction Christian Books - video
Bart Tesoriero
The majority of Bart Tesoriero's nonfiction Christian work is for a Catholic audience, so he refers primarily to the website for the Vatican to start his research for a book project. He also refers to the writings of the Doctors of the Church, along...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Ensuring Accuracy When Writing and Editing Nonfiction Christian Books - podcast
Bart Tesoriero
The majority of Bart Tesoriero's nonfiction Christian work is for a Catholic audience, so he refers primarily to the website for the Vatican to start his research for a book project. He also refers to the writings of the Doctors of the Church, along...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
How Do You Research for Specific Groups? - video
Carl Metzger
Author and therapist Carl Metzger describes his concepts of soft and hard research. Take note of his classifications to make sure you're covering all the needed research for your book. If you've begun research for your book, you'll also find his examples...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
How Do You Research for Specific Groups? - podcast
Carl Metzger
Author and therapist Carl Metzger describes his concepts of soft and hard research. Take note of his classifications to make sure you're covering all the needed research for your book. If you've begun research for your book, you'll also find his examples...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
Co-Writing Conversations with Wall Street - video
Monika Mitchell & Peter Ressler
Co-authors Monika Mitchell and Peter Ressler discuss working together on writing their book, "Conversations with Wall Street." As part of the discussion, authors will learn about a collaborative writing process, including sharing duties with another...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
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