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  • Proposal Packages: The Secret Weapon to Ignite a Bidding War

    Derek Taylor Kent
    Derek Taylor Kent
    While many just write query letters, there's a whole other option that very few know about called the proposal package. Learn how Derek created a proposal package that got his book into a bidding war between Penguin, Random House, and Holt/Macmillan...
    • over 3 years ago
    • Traditional Publishing
    • Book Proposals
  • Expert Tips for Revising Your Novel

    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    The flush of inspiration can carry you through the first draft of a novel or story, but what do you do once that draft is complete? How do you revise your novel or story and bring it to a polished final draft? In this webinar, award-winning author...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Basic Editing
    • Proofreading
  • A Conversation with Bestselling Author Philip Athans - article

    Suzette Conway
    Suzette Conway
    If you love fantasy and science fiction, you know Philip Athans. He wrote his first novel in 1985, he published his first, Baldur’s Gate , in 1998 and has gone on to publish many more, including Annihilation , which earned him a spot on the coveted New...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Self-Publishing
    • Advantages/Disadvantages
  • How can authors utilize Substack to communicate with readers, share their writing, and build a following?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: How can authors utilize Substack to communicate with readers, share their writing, and build a following? Answer: With tens of millions of subscriptions and millions of paid subscribers across the platform, Substack has quickly become...
    • 5 days ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • Ask the Author: Ten Questions with Award-Winning Author D.B. Jackson

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    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 7 years ago
    • Managing Your Writing Life
    • Goal Setting and Process
  • I just published my first little poetry book. I am not sure how I have to promote my book to people so they can buy it.

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: I just published my first little poetry book. I am not sure how I have to promote my book to people so they can buy it. Answer: When it comes to book marketing and selling, poetry books are no different from fiction novels or nonfiction...
    • over 5 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • I'm trying to self-publish a Sci-Fi book and found someone to do book cover artwork, but she's asking me for a template for style and sizing. Not sure how to answer this...can you help me?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: I'm trying to self-publish a Sci-Fi book and found someone to do book cover artwork, but she's asking me for a template for style and sizing. Not sure how to answer this...can you help me? Answer: Using the right dimensions or size for...
    • over 2 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • How can I find a ghostwriter that is a good fit for my book idea?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: How can I find a ghostwriter that is a good fit for my book idea? Answer: Is there a message or story you are longing to share with the world, but are uncertain how to turn that idea into something others can benefit from and enjoy? Or...
    • over 1 year ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • I'm currently struggling with why I should write my book and why anyone other than family would want to read it.

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: I'm currently struggling with why I should write my book and why anyone other than family would want to read it. Answer: First, please know you are not alone in feeling this way. Most writers go through periods of serious self-doubt,...
    • over 4 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • How to Sell Books With Social Media - article

    Jeff Molander
    Jeff Molander
    Authors who self publish can actually move books with social media like Facebook and a blog. I am and so can you. So forget about buzzing, engaging and “being more human” on social media and learn how to sell with it. Here are 3 things you can do tomorrow...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Social Media
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