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Three Tips for Increasing the Chances of Having a Bestselling Book on Amazon
Sara Stratton
Sara Stratton, owner of Redwood Publishing, has three tips for authors hoping to find success on Amazon: Set a launch date and stick to it. Don’t release early or late – you want your audience to get used to the launch date and be excited and prepared...
over 6 years ago
Book Reviews
Amazon
The Importance of Having the Proper Mindset in Becoming a Successful Author
Racquel Henry
Racquel Henry, writer and editor, shares the importance of mindset when it comes to finishing a manuscript and publishing your book. In fact, she stresses that mindset is the most important part of the writing process besides practicing your craft...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
Author Racquel Henry on the Various Roles of a Ghostwriter
Racquel Henry
Racquel Henry, writer and editor, hadn’t planned to go into ghostwriting. The opportunity, however, fell into her lap. She actually connected with a unique network of ghostwriters on Craigslist. She enjoys this type of writing because every ghostwriting...
over 7 years ago
Writing Jobs
Ghostwriter
Marc Nair on His Collaboration With Nicola Anthony on Their Book, Intersection
Marc Nair
Singaporean poet and photographer Marc Nair has published five solo volumes of poetry and has released another four collections in collaboration with visual artists, including British artist Nicola Anthony. Marc and Nicola met at an event where they...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
Using Your Unique Voice as a Writer to Bring New Perspective and Opportunities - video
Elizabeth Knox
Many new writers worry that what they have to say has already been said and they wonder if their voice is unique enough to get noticed. Author Elizabeth Knox believes that all writers do have a unique way of seeing or saying things that will resonate...
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Advice for Memoirists on Writing About Sensitive Topics - video
Patricia L. Brooks
Memoir can be an intimidating genre for writers due to the very personal nature of the content. Memoir author, writers group founder, and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks offers a workshop aptly named "Write the Memoir You Are Afraid to Write...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Elements of a Successful Book Publicity Campaign
Author Learning Center
Publicity and marketing efforts go hand in hand and must be used together in order to reach as many potential readers as possible. A solid book publicity campaign can garner broad media attention, both traditional and nontraditional , and should be composed...
over 5 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
Attributes of Recent Award-Winning Books in Singapore
Michelle Martin
Singaporean journalist, broadcast personality, and National Reading Movement Ambassador Michelle Martin was a judge for the Singapore Literature Prize in 2016 and 2017. Two prize-winning books that have made an impact on Martin include the 2016 Young...
over 7 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
Ron Brumbarger on the Failure Institute and What Authors Can Learn from Their Own Setbacks
Ron Brumbarger
For the past five years, Apprentice University has sought to provide students throughout Indiana and beyond with access to education unrestricted. Author of You're Always Being Interviewed and founder Ron Brumbarger originally created the university...
over 7 years ago
Getting Feedback
Dealing with Rejection
How Authors Can Reach Their Audience in the Christian Book Market
Caren Wolfe
Caren Wolfe, Vice President of Marketing with W Publishing Group, a commercial nonfiction imprint of Thomas Nelson, works with many authors of Christian and faith-based books who desire to have their messages and stories reach their target readers. A...
over 2 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
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