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Practical Budgeting for Indie Authors
Beth Kallman Werner
Essential Prep for Smart Investment Before embarking on the journey to write and publish a book, it's important to understand the potential costs associated with each step in the process. This will help you properly budget for your project and make...
over 3 years ago
Writing Jobs
The Business of Being a Writer
Press Releases: An Essential Publicity Tool for Authors
Lindsey Gobel
This webinar goes over a professional press release and why it is important to authors. Freelance publicist and communications pro Lindsey Gobel discusses how to create a press release and how to adhere to the strict writing guidelines required. Authors...
over 3 years ago
Public Relations
Press Releases
12 Humor Techniques to Get a Laugh from Your Readers
Erik Deckers
Humor lives in the gap between the ridiculous and the real. It’s the humorist who can wedge himself or herself firmly in that gap and tell the rest of the world what they find. It’s not a gift, it’s not innate, it’s something anyone can learn and use...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
Sensitivity and Proofreaders: the What, Who, and Why
L.E. Perez
Do you need sensitivity readers and proofreaders? What do they do and how do you find them? Whether you want to publish your work independently or traditionally, both types of readers need to be utilized prior to publishing. Proofreaders are the underrated...
over 3 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
Instagram for Authors: Intermediate Level
L.E. Perez
You know how to set up your Instagram profile, so now go more in-depth into the art of using Instagram and how to cross post on other social media platforms and utilize as many functions as you can. Learn the importance of each, how to use them for your...
over 4 years ago
Social Media
Instagram
The Art of the Live Presentation
Derek Taylor Kent
Secrets to Creating a Presentation that your Audience will Never Forget While Generating Maximum Sales Presentations are the bread and butter of the author business. Whether a speaking engagement, a school visit, a library talk, or a corporate speech...
over 4 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Creating a Social Media Plan for Your Author Brand
L.E. Perez
“I don’t have time to be on social media, I need to be writing.” Time and again this is the mantra of the writer. Focusing on writing IS important, except one needs to make readers aware of your work to have it read. That’s where social media comes...
over 3 years ago
Social Media
General
Introduction to Direct Selling for Authors: Crowdfunding vs. Subscriptions
Russell Nohelty
The publishing industry is abuzz with "selling directly to readers", but what does that mean? How do you get started? Where should you put your energy? Join USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty as he gives you an overview of the two most popular...
over 2 years ago
Self-Promotion
Crowd Funding
Book in a Year: Design Your Success with a Strong Book Publicity Campaign
A.G. Billig
Did you know that readers need to see a book by a new author at least five times before they even consider buying it? It can be promoted in a blog post by their favorite book blogger, a local newspaper article, their Facebook or Instagram newsfeed, or...
over 6 years ago
Public Relations
Publicity Campaigns
Balancing Your Personal Life and Writing Life
L.E. Perez
Setting those writing goals for the new year can be daunting if you don’t know how to set yourself up for success. Many writers today still maintain a full time job, so finding time to write can be a challenge at best. It is possible to maintain a healthy...
over 5 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
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