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Choosing the Right Events for Your Target Market - article
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Trade shows, conferences, conventions, and other large-scale events offer opportunities to interact directly with a large number of potential book buyers. While this kind of event marketing could be a valuable marketing investment for you, you’ll need...
over 8 years ago
Events
Book Fairs
Learn How to Become a Guerrilla Marketer - article
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Marketing your book doesn’t require you to become a high-powered salesperson, advertising executive, or seasoned promoter. Your personal involvement and commitment to the process are the most important factors for a successful book-marketing campaign...
over 8 years ago
Self-Promotion
Guerrilla Marketing
I'm currently struggling with why I should write my book and why anyone other than family would want to read it.
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Question: I'm currently struggling with why I should write my book and why anyone other than family would want to read it. Answer: First, please know you are not alone in feeling this way. Most writers go through periods of serious self-doubt,...
over 3 years ago
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How can I find the right professionals to help ensure my published book meets all industry standards?
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Question: How can I find the right professionals to help ensure my published book meets all industry standards? Answer: When you write and publish a book, the hope is to have your story, narrative, or message resonate with readers by entertaining...
11 months ago
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How can speaking engagements help create awareness and sales for my book, and where can I find speaking opportunities?
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Question: How can speaking engagements help create awareness and sales for my book, and where can I find speaking opportunities? Answer: There are many ways, both online and offline, that authors can create awareness for their work and develop...
over 1 year ago
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4 Ways to Publish a Book in 2025
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There’s never been a better time to publish a book! Fifteen years ago, the only way to publish a book was through a literary agent and a traditional publishing house. It was a highly competitive market, saturated with thousands of query letters and...
over 6 years ago
Preparation
Choosing a Path
I’ve finally completed my book manuscript! So, now what? Do I need to get it edited? Look for a publisher?
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Question: I’ve finally completed my book manuscript! So, now what? Do I need to get it edited? Look for a publisher? Answer: Congratulations on completing your manuscript! You are in an elite group of writers and should be incredibly proud of your...
over 2 years ago
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Ask the Author: 8 Questions with Author, Poet, & Blogger Madeline Sharples
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Madeline Sharples worked in the aerospace business (TRW and Northrop Grumman) as a technical writer and editor, web content writer, and proposal manager for almost thirty years – hiring in five times and retiring twice. She also worked for non-profits...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
How Authors Can Use YouTube to Promote and Sell Books
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What is YouTube? Authors hear a lot about the importance of marketing and promoting their work on social media platforms like Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and Pinterest . All of these platforms have their own audiences, features, and benefits....
over 5 years ago
Social Media
YouTube
I’m writing a novel for young adult readers. What are some things I should consider to ensure my story appeals to this age group?
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Question: I’m writing a novel for young adult readers. What are some things I should consider to ensure my story appeals to this age group? Answer: The young adult (YA) category of books continues to be a steadily growing segment of the market...
2 months ago
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