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  • Ask the Author: Ten Questions with Bestselling Author Sejal Badani

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    A former attorney, Sejal Badani is the author of the bestselling novel and Goodreads Fiction Award finalist Trail of Broken Wings. When not writing, Sejal enjoys reading and traveling. ALC: Tell us about your writing process, how you set goals, and...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Fiction
    • Reason for Writing
  • 7 Mistakes Writers Should Avoid When Self-Editing

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    When it comes to editing your own writing, many first-time writers think it will be a walk in the park. It’s your own writing after all, why would it be difficult? Turns out, revising your own words can be much more difficult than editing someone else...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Basic Editing
    • Common Mistakes
  • What are the benefits of having a sell sheet for a book, and what should be included?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: What are the benefits of having a sell sheet for a book, and what should be included? Answer: A must-have marketing asset in any author’s toolbox is the sell sheet. Also called a one sheet or sales sheet, this document is used to summarize...
    • over 2 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • How can I create or build my own author website?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: How can I create or build my own author website? Answer: An author website acts as a central “hub” for all other marketing, promotional, and branding efforts. It’s a place where potential readers, industry decision-makers, and the media...
    • over 3 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • How can I make my book title stand out and grab reader attention, while also describing what my book is about?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: How can I make my book title stand out and grab reader attention, while also describing what my book is about? Answer: One of the most important marketing decisions you will make prior to publishing your book is choosing your book’s title...
    • over 2 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • Building a Platform - article

    Wendy Keller
    Wendy Keller
    Your platform is simply a way of thinking about how many people care about what you’re saying and might be willing to put some money down to hear you say more of it. It’s an indication of how many people are interested in what you have to say and feel...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Marketing Plan
    • Finding Your Platform
  • Planning a Successful Book Event - article

    Carol Hoenig
    Carol Hoenig
    I was a major book source seller for many, many years, and I was responsible for booking events. I invariably found that the authors who actually made it an event—the ones who did more than sit behind a table—did much better. If you want people to be...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Events
    • Launch Parties
  • What are some common grammar and punctuation errors I should look for when revising my manuscript?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: What are some common grammar and punctuation errors I should look for when revising my manuscript? Answer: Before publishing a manuscript, there are several stages of editing and revisions an author must go through to produce the best...
    • 11 months ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • Is an email newsletter an effective way to build a readership and sell more books? How can I get started?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: Is an email newsletter an effective way to build a readership and sell more books? How can I get started? Answer: Nearly 4.5 billion people worldwide use email , with 88% of users checking their email multiple times a day, and 59% of...
    • over 1 year ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • Marketing and Selling Basics - article

    Craig Edlin
    Craig Edlin
    Most authors are extremely knowledgeable about the subjects they write about but are not formally trained or experienced in marketing and selling. Maybe that’s your situation. In this article, I’m going to explain the basics of the marketing and selling...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Marketing Plan
    • Research
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