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Measuring Success: 1,000 True Fans - podcast
Seth Godin
Bestselling author, blogger, and marketing expert, Seth Godin, discusses the concept of developing a smaller dedicated fan base rather than a larger fan base and how it can be a game changer in your path to publishing success. Click here to play this...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
The Spirited Woman Directory - video
Eleanor Vincent
Eleanor Vincent's opportunity to share her work in The Spirited Woman's yearly directory became a vehicle for publishing her book. Listen in as she discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with a diverse network of supportive and responsive...
over 8 years ago
Getting Feedback
Writing Groups
On the Future of the Book Business - podcast
Seth Godin
Seth Godin, Bestselling author, blogger, and publishing visionary, shares his perspective on the future of the book business, including advances, the midlist, and the continuing rise of e-books. This is an insightful look into the future that you won...
over 8 years ago
Formats
eBooks
Keeping UP with Reader Expectations - podcast
Robert Dugoni
Robert Dugoni, New York Times Bestselling author of legal thrillers, describes what readers and publishers expect of Thriller books. He discusses story pacing, writing a series versus a single book, and the number of books expected each year. Click here...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
Working Hard to Be Successful - video
Cheryl Richardson
Author Cheryl Richardson and Hay House Publishing CEO Reid Tracy offer insight on the importance of focusing on two key areas – writing consistently to improve your craft and working hard to build a solid platform from which to sell your book. ...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Cross-Platform Opportunities: Beyond Film and TV - video
Philippa Burgess
Philippa Burgess of Creative Convergence, Inc. describes opportunities beyond film and television, including self-publishing, ebooks, games, software, and more. She also offers three questions to ask yourself as you build your brand and find your audience...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Keeping UP with Reader Expectations - video
Robert Dugoni
Robert Dugoni, New York Times Bestselling author of legal thrillers, describes what readers and publishers expect of Thriller books. He discusses story pacing, writing a series versus a single book, and the number of books expected each year.
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
Life Informs Your Work - podcast
Nat Gertler
How does an author's life influence their work? Nat Gertler, an author, publisher and editor, shares how his life experience shows up in his writing. Gertler believes there is no way to avoid this. Do you agree? Do you think this is a help, or hindrance...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Listening to Your Intuition - podcast
Victor Villasenor
Pulitzer Prize nominated author Victor Villasenor discusses his publishing journey for "Rain of Gold" and shares his perspectives on connecting to and trusting your intuition in the pursuit of your writing vision. This uplifting interview is a must see...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Writing a Query Letter - podcast
Laurie McLean
Writing a query letter can be a challenging activity for any writer. Listen in as agent Laurie McLean, the Dean of the San Francisco Writer's University offers perspective on how competitive the publishing market is and why the query letter is the key...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
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