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  • What is the best introduction for the next book when continuing the story from your first book?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: What is the best introduction for the next book when continuing the story from your first book? Answer: It sounds like you are writing a sequel. By definition, a sequel is a publication that continues the story or develops the theme of...
    • over 4 years ago
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  • What can I do to get my book out there? What are some great, affordable methods of advertising?

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    Author Learning Center
    Question: What can I do to get my book out there? What are some great, affordable methods of advertising? Answer: To advertise something means to pay an outlet to publically promote your product. While there are plenty of free ways to promote your...
    • over 4 years ago
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  • Choosing the Right Events for Your Target Market - article

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    Author Learning Center
    Trade shows, conferences, conventions, and other large-scale events offer opportunities to interact directly with a large number of potential book buyers. While this kind of event marketing could be a valuable marketing investment for you, you’ll need...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Events
    • Book Fairs
  • Learn How to Become a Guerrilla Marketer - article

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Marketing your book doesn’t require you to become a high-powered salesperson, advertising executive, or seasoned promoter. Your personal involvement and commitment to the process are the most important factors for a successful book-marketing campaign...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Self-Promotion
    • Guerrilla Marketing
  • I am ready to start editing my first manuscript. What are common mistakes editors see first-time writers making that I should look for?

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    Author Learning Center
    Question: I am ready to start editing my first manuscript. What are common mistakes editors see first-time writers making that I should look for? Answer: Writing a book can be very challenging, not only because the task of writing takes skill and...
    • 1 month ago
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  • I’m writing my first horror novel and want to ensure my story will appeal to readers of this genre. What are some things I should consider and avoid when writing horror?

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    Author Learning Center
    Question: I’m writing my first horror novel and want to ensure my story will appeal to readers of this genre. What are some things I should consider and avoid when writing horror? Answer: The horror genre of writing has a long history, tracing...
    • 7 months ago
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  • I’m interested in writing historical fiction, but I’m not sure where to start. How can I combine both fact and fiction to create an engaging story?

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    Author Learning Center
    Question: I’m interested in writing historical fiction, but I’m not sure where to start. How can I combine both fact and fiction to create an engaging story? Answer: Historical fiction novels are embedded in the past. The stories typically take...
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Poetic Forms and Their Definitions

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    Author Learning Center
    A poetic form is a set of rules that dictate the rhyme scheme, structure, rhythm, and meter of a poem. The form may also guide the purpose and tone of a poem. When the message and form fit together, you can produce a poem that is truly powerful. Poet...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Poetry
    • Styles
  • Author Newsletters: What to Include and What to Avoid

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    Author Learning Center
    What you put in your author newsletter has a big impact on whether or not it will engage readers, and creating and maintaining a newsletter that gets results can be challenging. To reach your audience and keep them interested, you need to understand...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Self-Promotion
    • Mailing Lists
  • 3 Steps to Securing a Bookstore Event - article

    Melissa Glowski
    Melissa Glowski
    First, if you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you’ve already completed your book—congratulations! You’ve already accomplished something very impressive that few people ever do. Of course, the next step is finding ways to sell your book...
    • over 9 years ago
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