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Book in a Year: Overcoming Common Writing Obstacles
Steve Piacente
Sometimes even the best writer needs a little help to get where he or she wants to be. Whether you’ve got the worst case of writer’s block or you’re just feeling a little lost, author and life coach Steve Piacente has tips and practices that can pull...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
Amazon Algorithms 101
Keri-Rae Barnum
We all know that you can pay for Amazon to boost your book on their site with Amazon Advertising. But did you know that you can also work with Amazon’s algorithms to naturally improve your book’s visibility on their site for FREE? In Amazon Algorithms...
over 5 years ago
Book Reviews
Amazon
The ABCs of Effective YouTubing for Authors
A.G. Billig
With about 122 million daily active users on YouTube consuming more than a billion hours of video every day, YouTube can be one of the most effective book marketing channels in your promotion mix. A.G. Billig, published author, book coach and founder...
over 4 years ago
Social Media
YouTube
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 7 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 4 years ago
Social Media
General
Selling Books When You Speak: More Lessons from The Speaker Author
Cathy Fyock
You're speaking for a conference, book signing, or other event. How do you sell more books? In this session, led by Cathy Fyock, coauthor of The Speaker Author, you'll learn more about: • How to pre-sell books before you speak • How to maximize interest...
over 3 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Make Your Author emPact: emPactful Marketing Strategies
Stephanie Feger
...to Sell More Books, Increase Your Reach and Achieve Your Why There are countless ways to share a message, but you have chosen a book as the tool to share yours for a reason. Do you know your why? And better question, did you know that having clarity...
over 3 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
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