About 200 million people in the US have an idea for a book, yet most never become an author. In this helpful webinar, Keith Ogorek shares seven key things he has learned from working with hundreds of writers and authors so that you don’t end up with...

IMPORTANT NOTE : SEO is a discipline that changes every day, due to changes that Google makes in their ranking algorithms or because someone discovers a new data point or way of measuring. Always try and verify things you find, and don’t be surprised...

Trade review journals like Foreword Reviews , Publishers Weekly , Kirkus , Booklist , and Library Journal exist to help librarians and booksellers identify the best books to stock on their shelves. The journals each employ many dozens to hundreds of...

Twitter, Facebook, and other tools in the social media toolbox may seem overwhelming, especially if your goal is classic prose rather than 280-character tweets. If used strategically and efficiently, however, social media can raise your visibility...

Almost all new writers wonder if they need an agent to get their work published. Once your manuscript is complete, polished and ready for publication it’s important to ask yourself “what are my publishing goals?" If your goal is to get traditionally...

For many authors, writing sales copy about their book or about themselves can be a daunting, challenging task. Join marketing and publishing expert Amy Collins as she reviews the elements of writing effective marketing and sales copy for these five key...

Do you want to get your book on the shelves of bookstores or libraries? Bookstores and libraries are now buying more self-published and small press books than ever before. Join publishing and marketing expert Amy Collins as she reviews the tools and...

Getting started on Amazon and understanding all of the beneficial tools that are available can be an intimidating process for new authors. Join publishing and marketing expert Amy Collins as she reviews setting up a seller account and the publishing...

Is it possible for a first-time author to plan a memorable book launch event? How about an event that draws over a hundred people, gets you media exposure, increases your social media following, and boosts your sales? It is possible if you plan everything...

If you're waiting until you've finished your book to begin your marketing plan and activities for your book launch, you're starting too late! While you ARE busy writing your book, it's not too early to begin creating buzz and excitement for your book...