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  • The Three Biggest Challenges Facing Self-Published Authors

    A.G. Billig
    A.G. Billig
    For writers wanting to self-publish or independently publish their work, there are so many opportunities with the various online platforms and service providers to help guide your way. But, per author and book PR/marketing expert A.G. Billig, with opportunity...
    • over 5 years ago
    • Self-Publishing
    • Advantages/Disadvantages
  • Traditional or Self-Publishing: Which is the best option for you?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    It is often said that now is the best time to be an author, but it may also be the most confusing. That’s because historically, there was only one path to get published. Now there are four distinct paths to get your book into the hands of readers. These...
    • over 4 years ago
    • Preparation
    • Choosing a Path
  • Self Publishing Success for Non-Traditional Books - video

    Jenny Bent
    Jenny Bent
    The founder of The Bent Agency discusses the difficulty of selling a first novel and how today's market is looking for commercial genres like suspense, mystery, and women's fiction as well as how ebooks are impacting the market.
    • over 8 years ago
    • Formats
    • eBooks
  • The Illustration Process for Traditionally Published Children’s Books - video

    Diane Z. Shore
    Diane Z. Shore
    Traditionally published author Diane Z. Shore has never met any of the illustrators that have created the artwork for her children's books. She has found that the editors in traditional publishing houses often don't want illustrators to be influenced...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Children's Books
    • Illustrations
  • Publishing and Marketing Strategies for Indie Author Success

    Sheri Fink
    Sheri Fink
    So you have a published book or you dream of having your story idea published… now what? Join #1 best-selling author Sheri Fink to learn advanced writing, publishing, and marketing strategies (idea prioritization, printing options, pricing, social...
    • over 6 years ago
    • Marketing Plan
    • Building a Fan Base
  • Current Publishing Trends in Domestic and International Markets

    Lawrence Knorr
    Lawrence Knorr
    It’s not insider knowledge to say that the age of technology has drastically changed the publishing world. But the specifics of that change are sometimes difficult to pin down. Lawrence Knorr, author and founder of Sunbury Press, talks about sales...
    • over 6 years ago
    • Marketing Plan
    • Research
  • The Illustration Process for Traditionally Published Children’s Books - podcast

    Diane Z. Shore
    Diane Z. Shore
    Traditionally published author Diane Z. Shore has never met any of the illustrators that have created the artwork for her children's books. She has found that the editors in traditional publishing houses often don't want illustrators to be influenced...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Children's Books
    • Illustrations
  • How to Recognize a Publishing Scam and Avoid It - article

    Keith Ogorek
    Keith Ogorek
    Over the past few years, there have been an alarming number of misrepresentations and scams frequently targeting self-published authors. Bad actors are touting false and misleading claims and even going so far as impersonating publishing companies. Some...
    • over 4 years ago
    • Preparation
    • Choosing a Path
  • How a Chance Meeting Can Lead to Finding a Publisher

    Gwendolyn Rogers
    Gwendolyn Rogers
    Cake Bake Shop founder Gwendolyn Rogers is a fan of everything Disney, including their cookbooks, and attends the D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA with her family every other year. At the latest expo event, Rogers had the unique opportunity to listen to Disney...
    • over 6 years ago
    • Managing Your Writing Life
    • Networking
  • William Heath on Publishing Conversations with Robert Stone - podcast

    William Heath
    William Heath
    Author William Heath published Conversations with Robert Stone, a collection of interviews, with the hope that people would get to know Robert Stone and his remarkable work. A major American figure and well-known novelist, Robert Stone gave a large...
    • over 8 years ago
    • Nonfiction
    • Platform and Credibility
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