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Retail Therapy: 3 Things You Need to Know - article
Shelley Rogers Landes
As a new author, there are many unknowns, and how to get your book into brick-and-mortar stores for traditional retail is one of the big ones. It seems easy enough, right? You have a great cover. Your book has a great message that everyone needs to hear...
over 9 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
Teresa Hillman Testimonial
4 Considerations When Evaluating a Critique Group - article
Jen Veldhuyzen
Writers, like all creative people, need help to create. We need others to bounce ideas off of, get feedback from, and interact with as a break from the solitary act of writing. We need honesty, insights, and guidance that often doesn’t come from our...
over 9 years ago
Getting Feedback
Writing Groups
Pros and cons of using a pen name. How would you actually do that?
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Question: Pros and cons of using a pen name. How would you actually do that? Answer: A pen name is a fictitious author name that is used in place of a writer’s real name. Many writers consider using a pen name (also known as a “pseudonym”) to publish...
over 5 years ago
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Ask Keith
Nurture - M - 01
Book Writing Terms You Should Know
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If you’re writing a book for the first time, there are probably at least a few writing terms with which you’re not completely familiar. We’ve assembled a glossary of common terms with brief definitions to help you navigate your way through this new...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
Citation Best Practices for Nonfiction
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Writing nonfiction often requires authors to use citations throughout their book. A citation is a formal way of giving credit for material used or referenced from another source, such as a book, journal, or website. Understanding citation best practices...
over 7 years ago
Basic Editing
Citations
Create Your Children's Book Marketing Plan - article
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Children rarely enjoy listening to smooth jazz, reading the newspaper, and going out for coffee with friends. They aren't overwhelmed with bill payments, frustrated with politics, or eager to expand their career. Children are different from adults...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Realize Your Dreams, One Step at a Time - article
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A Chinese proverb states, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." The journey of book marketing can be seen in the same light. Instead of starting with huge goals, it may be better for your book–and you–to take baby steps in the...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
And the Book Award Goes to... - article
Jillian Bergsma
About a million new books are hitting the market each year, and short of being J.K. Rowling or John Grisham, it can be hard to get your book the notice it deserves. The solution? Enter book award contests. Book awards are an easy and affordable marketing...
over 9 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
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