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A Conversation With Bestselling Author John Locke - article
Suzette Conway
Author John Locke is arguably one of the most successful independently published authors to date. He is a New York Times best-selling author ( Saving Rachel ) and has written eleven books across three genres (titles include V egas Moon, Wish List, A...
over 9 years ago
Self-Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
Interior Parts of a Book: Front Matter, Text, and Back Matter
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A successful book is more than just a manuscript thrown between a cover. One of the key elements to success is a professional interior design that adheres to industry standards, and that readers, retailers, and reviewers expect. Indie authors who are...
over 8 years ago
Design
Interior
What types of questions will I get asked about my book, whether from readers, editors, agents, interviewers, booksellers, librarians, or event planners?
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Question: What types of questions will I get asked about my book, whether from readers, editors, agents, interviewers, booksellers, librarians, or event planners? Answer: There are many points in the writing and publishing journey when you will...
6 months ago
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Author Newsletters: What to Include and What to Avoid
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What you put in your author newsletter has a big impact on whether or not it will engage readers, and creating and maintaining a newsletter that gets results can be challenging. To reach your audience and keep them interested, you need to understand...
over 7 years ago
Self-Promotion
Mailing Lists
As a new author, do I need to be set up as a business to sell my work?
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Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of registering a DBA or LLC in the United States. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential relationship...
8 months ago
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If I’ve signed my book rights over to a publisher, how can I get those rights back?
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Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of publishing contracts and rights reversion in the United States. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential...
over 2 years ago
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What are some important things to consider before I start writing my book?
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Question: What are some important things to consider before I start writing my book? Answer: Congratulations on having an idea for a book and preparing yourself to write an amazing manuscript! We know it can be tempting to dive right into your...
over 3 years ago
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How to Get Your Book into Public Libraries and Why it Matters
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In 2019, visiting the public library was one of Americans’ top cultural activities, according to Gallup . Adults reported visiting a library 10.5 times per year – more than they went to the movies, live sporting events, museums, zoos, or theme parks...
over 6 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Libraries
What are beta readers, and how can I find a few to read my manuscript and provide feedback?
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Question: What are beta readers, and how can I find a few to read my manuscript and provide feedback? Answer: Before publishing a manuscript, there are several stages of editing and revisions an author must go through to produce the best book possible...
over 2 years ago
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What is Print-on-Demand (POD) and what are the benefits of this printing method when compared to offset printing?
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Question: What is Print-on-Demand (POD) and what are the benefits of this printing method when compared to offset printing? Answer: As with most industries, technological advancements have brought about new opportunities and efficiencies for authors...
4 months ago
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