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How Winning An Award Can Affect A Book's Success - video
Charles Ardai
Charles Ardai, founder and editor of "Hard Case Crime," has won many awards, as have other authors that he has published. In this clip, he discusses how that might give longevity to an author's career.
over 9 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
Crossing Genres - video
Wendy Tokunaga
Author Wendy Tokunaga looks at the importance of taking opportunities as they arise and be willing to cross genres if it helps you to get published and reach your goals as a writer.
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Organizing Your Research - video
Laura Dave
Novelist Laura Dave has published two novels, both in development with Universal Studios. Here she shares her methods of organizing research by character and theme.
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Soliciting Book Reviews from "Library Journal" - podcast
Heather McCormack
Heather McCormack, managing editor of the Library Journal, describes how self published authors can work with her organization to solicit reviews and offers some tips for success in the endeavor. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Book Reviews
Others
Reading Your Poetry... or Performing It? - video
Joe Kerschbaum
Deliverying your poems to an audience can be done in a variety of ways. Published poet Joe Kerschbaum discusses the options and offers tips on how to pick your style.
over 9 years ago
Events
Readings
Find and Speak to Your Audience - video
Cheryl Richardson
Author Cheryl Richardson and Hay House Publishing CEO, Reid Tracy, discuss the importance of creating a multi-media platform and gaining comfort in speaking to your audience about your book.
over 9 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Ghostwriting: Considerations with Biographies - podcast
Henrietta Tiefenthaler
Bestselling author Henrietta Tiefenthaler discusses her ghostwriting projects and how external factors can seriously impact the publishing of biographies. If you have ever considered writing a biography don't miss this interview. Click here to play this...
over 9 years ago
Writing Jobs
Ghostwriter
The State of Non-Fiction - video
Sheryl Stebbins
What is the current state of the non-fiction market in the publishing industry? This interview with Editorial Director Sheryl Stebbins, as she reviews this market and what's selling well today.
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Where the Poets Are: Reaching Out for Constructive Criticism - video
Joe Kerschbaum
Joe Kerschbaum, published poet and author, says feedback is critical to improving your poetry. He suggests attending workshops, conferences, retreats, readings, and formal MFA programs are a great way to gather such feedback.
over 9 years ago
Getting Feedback
Writing Groups
How the Role of a Book Buyer Has Changed with the Advent of Self Publishing - video
Tegan Tigani
Children's book buyer and editor Tegan Tigani talks about the role of book buyer has changed with self-published authors now making headlines.
over 9 years ago
Publishing Jobs
Book Buyer
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