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Attracting an Agent - podcast
Jenny Bent
Agent Jenny Bent explains how to get a literary agent and book publisher and the advantages of self publishing, including the ability to find an audience for a quirky book. Click here to play this audio clip
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Things Authors Should Know About the Business Side of Traditional Book Publishing
Stephanie Newton
Traditional publishing is a business and publishers release many new books each year with the hopes of driving sales and being profitable. Despite the number of books being pushed out, W Publishing Group Associate Publisher Stephanie Newton realizes...
over 1 year ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
How to Make Your Book Proposal Stand Out When Pitching to a Publisher or Agent
Pete Nikolai
A key document that may be required when trying to find an agent and get your nonfiction book traditionally published, is a book proposal. Per Pete Nikolai, Director of Publishing Services at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, you should work on developing...
over 1 year ago
Traditional Publishing
Submission Process
Trends in Christian Publishing and How to Stand Out in the Marketplace
Pete Nikolai
The Christian publishing space is a unique niche in the book publishing world, per Pete Nikolai, Director of Publishing Services at HarperCollins Christian Publishing. The genre has its own audiences including churches, online programs, television programs...
over 1 year ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Self-Publishing and Book Crowd Funding Trends
Bob Morris
There are more opportunities for writers than ever before to self-publish, no matter the genre. For author and independent publisher Bob Morris, there is no reason to not pursue self-publishing your book as long as you have a good story to tell and...
over 7 years ago
Self-Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
6 Tips on How to Get Published - video
Keith Ogorek
Starting a book is easy, but writing to the finish and publishing is difficult. In this video, ALC President, author, and marketing expert Keith Ogorek teaches six tips on how to get published that every author must know. Ogorek provides clear steps...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
The Differences between Book Wholesalers and Distributors
Amy Collins
The publishing industry is complicated. Whether an author is traditionally published or self-published, trying to sell a book is difficult in a system that requires so much prior knowledge. Half of the journey toward publishing success is simply understanding...
over 6 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
Sara Stratton on Starting Redwood Publishing, and How She Assists Authors
Sara Stratton
Sara Stratton’s company, Redwood Publishing, first began as a platform to educate indie authors. She became interested in the field while working at a ghostwriting firm. Over time, she noticed it was becoming harder to secure traditional publishing deals...
over 5 years ago
Self-Publishing
Picking a Publisher
Building Your Platform: Traditional vs. Self Publishing - podcast
Thomas Umstattd
Building an author platform and promoting your book are keys to success. But what can you expect as a traditionally published or self-published author? Media CEO Thomas Umstattd discusses platform building for traditional versus self-published authors...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Building Your Platform: Traditional vs. Self Publishing - video
Thomas Umstattd
Building an author platform and promoting your book are keys to success. But what can you expect as a traditionally published or self-published author? Media CEO Thomas Umstattd discusses platform building for traditional versus self-published authors...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
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