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Proposal Packages: The Secret Weapon to Ignite a Bidding War
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
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
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?
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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
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Ask the Author: Ten Questions with Award-Winning Author D.B. Jackson
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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How can I find a ghostwriter that is a good fit for my book idea?
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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
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I'm currently struggling with why I should write my book and why anyone other than family would want to read it.
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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
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How to Sell Books With Social Media - article
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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