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How to Get Your Book into Public Libraries and Why it Matters
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In 2019, visiting the public library was one of Americans’ top cultural activities, according to Gallup . Adults reported visiting a library 10.5 times per year – more than they went to the movies, live sporting events, museums, zoos, or theme parks...
over 5 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Libraries
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How can I acquire more reader reviews for my book?
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Question: How can I acquire more reader reviews for my book? Answer: No matter a book’s publishing path and genre, reader reviews are an essential component of the marketing plan and overall success. This is because readers often rely on reviews...
10 months ago
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Ask the Author: Ten Questions with Award-Winning Author D.B. Jackson
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D. B. Jackson is the award-winning author of three novels: They Rode Good Horses, Unbroke Horses, and Small Moving Parts, as well as several short stories. His screenplays include the television series adaptation of They Rode Good Horses, the feature...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
If I’ve signed my book rights over to a publisher, how can I get those rights back?
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Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of publishing contracts and rights reversion in the United States. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential...
over 1 year ago
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Marketing and Selling Basics - article
Craig Edlin
Most authors are extremely knowledgeable about the subjects they write about but are not formally trained or experienced in marketing and selling. Maybe that’s your situation. In this article, I’m going to explain the basics of the marketing and selling...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
How can I create a proposal for my nonfiction book that agents and publishers won’t be able to resist?
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Question: How can I create a proposal for my nonfiction book that agents and publishers won’t be able to resist? Answer: A nonfiction book proposal can be the ultimate selling tool when pursing a traditional publishing path. It serves as a business...
over 1 year ago
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6 Tips on How to Get Published - article
Keith Ogorek
I want to share what I’ve learned over the past few years about what it takes to get published. Authors are an elite few. Why is that? Having an idea for a book is pretty easy. Starting a book is even easy. But writing to the finish is a difficult task...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
How Authors Can Use Instagram to Promote and Sell Books
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As a published author, you can't sit back and expect readers to find you if you hope to sell some books—you must find them. A good place to find potential readers is on social media sites like Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Quite different from...
over 6 years ago
Social Media
Instagram
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