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Dana Ayers on Writing Confessions of an Unlikely Runner - video
Dana Ayers
Author Dana Ayers wasn't planning to write a book. What started as a blog covering over four years of her life turned into a book by chance and with some direction and guidance from a coworker's publisher. In reviewing her blog, Ayers realized she...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
How Authors Can Garner Media Attention for Their Work
Marlan Warren
A key component of all book marketing plans is publicity, which includes any media attention such as radio and TV interviews. Whether self-published or traditionally published, it can be challenging for authors to get media attention, but it is crucial...
over 6 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
Nurture - Sort - YQ2 - No
Why Accurate Comp Titles Are Important in a Book Proposal
Stephanie Newton
As an Associate Publisher with the W Publishing Group, a commercial nonfiction imprint of Thomas Nelson, Stephanie Newton reviews many manuscripts and book proposals that are submitted for consideration. The pitches and proposals that stand out to her...
over 2 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Book Proposals
Joel Fotinos On Writing My Life Contract - podcast
Joel Fotinos
This interview focuses on the publishing path of Joel Fotinos' "My Life Contract." Joel Fotinos, vice president and publisher at Tarcher-Penguin, tells the story of how his book was born out of workshops that he'd given for more than twenty years....
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
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Eric Lincoln Miller on His Role as Founder of 3ibooks Literary Agency
Eric Lincoln Miller
As the owner of 3ibooks Literary Agency, Eric Lincoln Miller works with authors on publishing deals, contract negotiations, and various rights management. He started his agency in 2017, but has a long history in publishing as an editor for thirty years...
over 3 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Why Hollywood Favors Books as Source Material for Film Projects - video
Caroline Weiss
Hollywood favors published books as source material for film projects because when a book is the foundation a lot of the heavy lifting is already done. As former Director of Media Services for Author Solutions Caroline Weiss explains, crafting an impactful...
over 9 years ago
Book to Screen
Adaptations
Why Hollywood Favors Books as Source Material for Film Projects - podcast
Caroline Weiss
Hollywood favors published books as source material for film projects because when a book is the foundation a lot of the heavy lifting is already done. As former Director of Media Services for Author Solutions Caroline Weiss explains, crafting an impactful...
over 9 years ago
Book to Screen
Adaptations
Turning Your Passion Into a Writing Career - video
JJ Flizanes
With all of the publishing options available today, you have the opportunity to write and publish a book to build your business and further establish your brand. Amazon bestselling author JJ Flizanes talks about using your skills or current business...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Joel Fotinos On Writing My Life Contract - video
Joel Fotinos
This interview focuses on the publishing path of Joel Fotinos' "My Life Contract." Joel Fotinos, vice president and publisher at Tarcher-Penguin, tells the story of how his book was born out of workshops that he'd given for more than twenty years....
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
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