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PitchFest LA Interviews: What Was it About Self-Publishing that Appealed to You? - video
Multiple Authors
Are you considering the self-publishing path for your book? What are the benefits of taking this direction with your project? Creative control, time to market, cost, rights ownership? We asked several authors and received great insights from Robert...
over 9 years ago
Self-Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
How The Publishing Industry Has Changed Over the Past Decade - podcast
Christie Henry
Christie Henry, editorial director at University of Chicago Press, shares her insights on how the publishing industry has changed over the past 10 years. She focuses on the availability of content to both readers and acquisitions editors, as well as...
over 9 years ago
Formats
eBooks
Mark Lee on His Journey from Songwriting and Blogging to Published Author - video
Mark Lee
As the son of a librarian, author and Third Day lead guitarist Mark Lee has always had an appreciation for books. He values the role they have played in informing his life. Early on in his musical career Lee consulted books to enhance his songwriting...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Mark Lee on His Journey from Songwriting and Blogging to Published Author - podcast
Mark Lee
As the son of a librarian, author and Third Day lead guitarist Mark Lee has always had an appreciation for books. He values the role they have played in informing his life. Early on in his musical career Lee consulted books to enhance his songwriting...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Children’s Books with Bestselling Author Sheri Fink
Sheri Fink
Join #1 bestselling, award-winning children’s author Sheri Fink for the ALC’s first multi-part webinar series on writing, illustrating, publishing, marketing, and branding for children’s books. Part 1: How to Write & Illustrate Your Children’s Book...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
How W Publishing Group Assists Authors with Marketing Their Book
Katherine Hudencial
One of the advantages of getting a book contract with a larger traditional publishing house is the assistance the staff can provide to the author including distribution, publicity, marketing, and sales. As a Senior Marketing Manager with W Publishing...
over 2 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
In writing and self-publishing a book, when should you apply for a copyright?
Author Learning Center
Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of copyright in the United States. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential relationship between the...
over 5 years ago
Author Learning Center
Ask Keith
How Authors Can Use Blogging and Social Networking to Get Their Work Published
Debra Eckerling
If you are not already writing for publications, author, goal coach, and project catalyst Debra Eckerling strongly suggests starting a blog. Your blog shows what you have to offer and can lead to paid writing opportunities in print and online. While...
over 6 years ago
Blogging
Tips
Mark Glesne on His Role at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and Assessing a Book’s Marketability
Mark Glesne
As a Senior Marketing Director at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Mark Glesne is responsible for providing marketing support for two of the company's highest profile nonfiction author brands — Max Lucado and Lysa TerKeurst — along with many others...
over 2 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Advice for Writers of Short Fiction on Setting Goals and Getting Published
Ken Liu
Author Ken Liu has published over one-hundred short stories, novelettes and novellas in his career and two full-length novels. He has received numerous awards for his work including the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards, but writing hasn't always...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
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