There is more to being an author than simply writing and selling books. Attending conferences, conventions, and reader events, or, hosting workshops, sitting on panels, and participating in industry events are all great ways to expand your career....

The first three chapters are the most important part of your book for those who are looking to get published. Agents and editors usually request either the first chapter or the first three chapters and then determine if they want to read the complete...

Many authors dream of having their books placed on the shelves of big box stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, and Costco, or front and center in airport stores across the country. But, is this dream even feasible, especially for self-published or indie...

AI (artificial intelligence) is here to stay, so how can authors use this powerful tool to promote their books? This session with author and book coach Cathy Fyock explores how AI can be used to write summary book descriptions, develop chapter and...

A salesman told about having to do a 90-day sales business plan as a requirement for a job interview. He wrote one word: “Sell.” He got the job. Unfortunately, for an author, “Write” would not be a business plan. So, should you do one? That depends on...

Human beings are rather visual creatures. When we see something shiny or pretty, we are drawn to it and feel a need to have it. Naturally, this rings true for a large portion of readers. We’ve all seen a book cover from across the room and have to go...

A press release is an important and very useful way to market your book and yourself as an author. Major publishing houses send out press releases often months before the book has even been published. A press release builds excitement so the public will...

Perhaps the easiest way to write a celebrity memoir is to have a relationship with a celebrity who happens to want to work with you as a writer. Of course, that doesn’t happen to most of us, so the other way is to develop your skills and publication...