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Planning: Creating a Book Project Plan - article
Michael Esser
When first attempting to make it as an author, you might find yourself with a lot of questions about logistics. How will your book be published? How much money can you expect to make? Maybe you haven't identified your target audience or decided what...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
What Does a Book Publicist Do? - article
Stephanie Barko
The internet and the democratization of the publishing industry have made it easier than ever today to publish a book. With so many people publishing material in so many different formats, the competition to sell one’s writing has never been keener....
over 9 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
Book Sales: What are the Sales Channels/Options? - article
Molly Blaisdell
Published authors want to sell books. Books are sold in a wide variety of ways. Here is a quick overview of some the sales channels open either to publishing houses and/or to self-published authors. Direct Sales Some companies and individuals choose...
over 9 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
Can an Author Create Multiple Streams of Income? - article
A. Supreme
There are two main types of income: active and passive. Active income is when you go to work, punch a time-clock and get paid for the amount of time you spend doing your job. Passive income is when you do some work and get paid for it again and again...
over 9 years ago
Writing Jobs
Full-Time Writer
Community
6 Reasons Why Writers Need Community
Author Learning Center
When we picture successful writers, we often imagine them holed up in an office, typing away at a keyboard for hours on end with the door shut and the blinds drawn. Sure, writing a book can be a solitary venture. It requires a lot of time to sit by yourself...
over 7 years ago
Getting Feedback
Writing Groups
Facebook for the Writer: How to Get Started and Optimize Your Page
L.E. Perez
Discover how Facebook can serve to further your writing and enhance your interactions with the public by creating a platform. This webinar with author L.E. Perez demonstrates how to set up your Facebook account, create a Facebook page, and create a...
8 months ago
Social Media
Facebook
Sell Your Story: How to Write Irresistible Book Descriptions and Author Bios
A.G. Billig
Your book description and author bio are two of the most important pieces of writing you'll ever create as an author—and yet, they’re often rushed or overlooked. In this engaging webinar with A.G. Billig, bestselling author, book coach, and self-publishing...
11 months ago
Design
Cover
From Unknown to Unstoppable: 3 Essential Tools to Build Your Author Audience and Sell More Books
A.G. Billig
Are you a beginner or aspiring author struggling to find readers for your books? Building an audience might seem overwhelming, but it’s the cornerstone of a successful author career. In this webinar, A.G. Billig—self-publishing expert, book coach, and...
over 1 year ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
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