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Pressure to Replicate Success - podcast
Richard Kelley
Physician and author, Richard Kelley talks about the pressure some might feel when writing a second book, and gives tips on how he pushed through to keep producing successful books. He found it helpful to write his second book as a support to his first...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Building Key Concepts - Developing Your Pitch - podcast
Claudia Gabel
Developing your book's pitch is important when you are looking for a literary agent or want to find a traditional publisher. Senior editor Claudia Gabel describes the importance of a good pitch and how to blend the familiar and the unexpected. She defines...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Elevator Pitch
How has the Market for Christian Writers Changed? - podcast
Keith Sharpe
Author Keith Sharpe talks about how the Christian market for writers is now more open than ever. There are all sorts of different segments within the Christian world who are writing and being published. This goes beyond the traditional theologians...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
What is the Correct Timing for a Successful PR Campaign? - podcast
Marika Flatt
Publicist Marika Flatt explains the best time frame to start a PR campaign for your book, which is usually two months before your book is published if you’re doing your own publicity. However, the rules are different if you’re hiring a publicist...
over 8 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
12 Tactics to Ensure a Successful Launch: Part 1 - podcast
Steve Piacente
After the countdown, self-publishers need a loud, raucous liftoff, with plenty of coverage followed by events that keep their momentum going strong. This two part webinar will explain some detailed steps to take before the launch, during the unveiling...
over 8 years ago
Events
Launch Parties
How has the Market for Christian Writers Changed? - video
Keith Sharpe
Author Keith Sharpe talks about how the Christian market for writers is now more open than ever. There are all sorts of different segments within the Christian world who are writing and being published. This goes beyond the traditional theologians...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
Becoming a Better Writer - video
Alysia Sofios
Author Alysia Sofios always dreamed of becoming an author. Now that she accomplished her goal, she is looking forward to writing her next book and finding ways to become a better writer. In this interview, she describes how her life has changed since...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
How to Make a Great First Impression With a Book Proposal - video
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Knowing how to write an effective book proposal, or at least be able to write a good first draft, is an important skill for all new authors to hone. Author Carolyn Howard-Johnson believes that in order to have an impactful book proposal, it's important...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Book Proposals
Ghostwriting & Collaborative Writing - video
Kathi Macias
Author Kathi Macias, provides a look at what it means to be a ghostwriter and how that's different from collaborative writing. What’s the difference between ghostwriting and collaborative writing and how do you decide which you want to do? What are...
over 8 years ago
Writing Jobs
Ghostwriter
Building Key Concepts - Developing Your Pitch - video
Claudia Gabel
Developing your book's pitch is important when you are looking for a literary agent or want to find a traditional publisher. Senior editor Claudia Gabel describes the importance of a good pitch and how to blend the familiar and the unexpected. She defines...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Elevator Pitch
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