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Ask the Author: 8 Questions with Award-Winning Author Laurel Anne Hill
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Laurel Anne Hill grew up in San Francisco, with more dreams of adventure than good sense or money. Her close brushes with death, love of family, respect for honor and belief in a higher power continue to influence her writing and life. KOMENAR Publishing...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Identifying Your Genre
How to Start Your Own Podcast: A Guide for Authors
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Podcasts are more relevant than ever. In 2019, 90 million Americans (or 32% of the country) had listened to a podcast in the last 30 days when surveyed, according to Statista . And 66% of the respondents in the Discover Pods 2019 Podcast Trends Report...
over 7 years ago
Media
Online
As an author, should I be using LinkedIn to create awareness for my work and increase my readership? If so, how?
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Question: As an author, should I be using LinkedIn to create awareness for my work and increase my readership? If so, how? Answer: Understanding the types of users on the various social media platforms can greatly inform where you choose to focus...
3 months ago
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Are writers conferences worth attending? Where can I find reputable conferences, and what should I expect when attending?
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Question: Are writers conferences worth attending? Where can I find reputable conferences, and what should I expect when attending? Answer: Writing a book can be a very solitary journey, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many opportunities for...
8 months ago
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I keep hearing I need an “author platform” to improve my book’s chances of success. What is an author platform, and how do I start building one?
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Question: I keep hearing I need an “author platform” to improve my book’s chances of success. What is an author platform, and how do I start building one? Answer: Your author platform is your ability to reach potential readers and convince them...
over 1 year ago
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Case Study 2
Book Cover Trends - article
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Capturing Your Audience with an Engaging Cover With nearly 200,000 new titles published each year, bookstores have books featured everywhere—stacked on the floor, standing on end caps and sitting on tables, not to mention the rows of shelves. This...
over 9 years ago
Branding
Brand Development
How to Become an Author: Advice from Bestselling and Successful Authors
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You want to be more than just a writer. You want to be an author. You want to see your ideas come to life in published books with your name on them. You want your story to be heard. However, wanting something isn’t enough to make it true, and becoming...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
What is essential for a book launch?
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Question: What is essential for a book launch? Answer: A book launch is a momentous occasion and serves not only as a means for releasing your book into the world, but also as a celebration for your amazing accomplishment. Congratulations on reaching...
over 3 years ago
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I’m struggling to get sales on Amazon because my book isn’t showing in searches or getting noticed. How can I make it stand out and reach more readers?
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Question: I’m struggling to get sales on Amazon because my book isn’t showing in searches or getting noticed. How can I make it stand out and reach more readers? Answer: For many authors, Amazon is their primary distribution and sales channel....
2 months ago
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