For authors taking on the daunting task of publishing their own books, there is no other area of the publishing business that causes more confusion than book distribution. Common questions include: · What is a wholesaler and what is a distributor?...

Crafting an amazing book is a great start, but not enough to be successful. You need to forge an emotional connection with your readers if you want to build a following and become a full-time author. That’s where your author brand comes in. Investing...

In this webinar session, Author Connections President and book marketing advisor Beth Kallman Werner covers the basics of print and online advertising for new title discovery. From budget planning and execution tips, to where to advertise, audience targeting...

As of early 2021, there are over 2 million podcasts that have produced a combined 48 million episodes. More and more listeners are finding podcasts every day, and readers love audio. This is a huge opportunity for authors, especially since the biggest...

AI (artificial intelligence) is here to stay, so how can authors use this powerful tool to promote their books? This session with author and book coach Cathy Fyock explores how AI can be used to write summary book descriptions, develop chapter and...

In Less Than 1 Hour Per Week Social media is often seen as the bane of a writer’s existence. However, done correctly, social media is an amazing way to connect with fans and people who will grow to adore your work. The problem is that the social media...

In this webinar, Author Connections Founder and President Beth Kallman Werner defines the term “author platform” and explains the importance and benefits of creating one as a part of your book marketing plan. She reviews the four Ps of book marketing...

Twitter can be the best, most fun waste of time you can ever have. For authors, it can be one of the GREATEST tools you'll ever use for promoting your books and speaking engagements, networking with other writers, finding new readers for your work, and...

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...

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...