This webinar with freelance publicist and communications professional Lindsey Gobel reviews what an author can expect from working with a literary publicist, as well as detailed examples of what is involved in a publicity campaign. Gobel talks about...

An index is an alphabetical list of topics or names mentioned in a printed work that gives each item the page number where it may be found within the text. For example, in a history book about the Civil War there may be a chapter on weapons, but in order...

As an agent, I receive a lot of query letters, and the simple truth is that most of them are awful. I feel bad for the writers, because their work may be very good, but I’ll never know because I’ve deleted their cover letters. When you sit down to...

Deciding whether or not to do book marketing on your own or with outside help can be a difficult task. On one hand, you may love completing all the details of your book marketing plan yourself. On the other hand, getting some help could save you some...

One of the important responsibilities that comes with being an author is marketing your book. Good publicity can be garnered through book signings , TV interviews , and book reviews . However, it is just as important to market yourself as an author as...

Many writers need to interview sources. The first step is landing the interview. Be professional and confident. Always treat your work as a professional endeavor. Don’t forget to thank those you interview. Always leave a good and lasting impression....

Once you’ve written your book, gotten it published and started to sell it, you’ve reached that part of the lifecycle where you are asked to sign copies. Your story is moving, has an interesting style, and your readers know you’re about to be the next...

When you’re ready to build up your Twitter community, the better you plan, the better the results. Follow these quick tips, tactics, and applications, and you’ll find being a self-published author on Twitter can be a very good thing. When it comes to...