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I’m not sure how to market and sell my book. What are some things I can do to generate interest and increase sales?
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Question: I’m not sure how to market and sell my book. What are some things I can do to generate interest and increase sales? Answer: We know marketing and selling a book can be a daunting, and often frustrating task. Not to mention, what works...
9 months ago
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How can I create an effective social media presence while keeping it manageable and easy to maintain long-term?
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Question: How can I create an effective social media presence while keeping it manageable and easy to maintain long-term? Answer: Any successful book marketing plan is one that includes both offline and online efforts. In-person events and speaking...
over 1 year ago
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I’ve been trying to get my book into bookstores. Any ideas that can help?
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Question: I’ve been trying to get my book into bookstores. Any ideas that can help? Answer: Many authors dream of seeing their books on the shelves of their local bookstore or retail chain. It’s a commendable goal, but one where authors need to...
over 2 years ago
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What are the 3 best speech recognition tools for authors?
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Question: What are the 3 best speech recognition tools for authors? Answer: Adding a speech recognition tool to your writing toolbox can be beneficial for many reasons. Also known as “dictation software”, this technology converts spoken words into...
over 3 years ago
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How Authors Can Stay Connected to Their Readers (and Each Other!) in a Virtual World
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Collaborating with fellow writers and meeting readers are two exciting parts of being an author, but in-person gatherings cannot always be easily arranged due to budget constraints or unforeseen circumstances. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to virtually...
over 5 years ago
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Finding Your Platform
Are writing contests a realistic way to get published? How can you tell which ones are legit?
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Question: Are writing contests a realistic way to get published? How can you tell which ones are legit? Answer: It’s always nice to have someone acknowledge your hard work, and it’s especially encouraging to be recognized with an award or honorable...
over 4 years ago
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What are the basic steps to be successful at the beginning of writing your first book and autobiography?
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Question: What are the basic steps to be successful at the beginning of writing your first book and autobiography? Answer: I often say to writers, “Having an idea for a book is easy, but writing a good book to the finish and marketing it is one of...
over 4 years ago
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Back Cover Text - article
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While you've spent considerable amounts of time writing, rewriting and editing passages in your manuscript, the first words a reader will likely read are on your book's cover. The About the Book and About the Author are usually the last step in a long...
over 9 years ago
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