AUGUST is the crunch time for print publications to offer their suggestions for gifts. In fact, most already have their selections in place: from toys to gadgets to books. As a self-publishing author, what can you do to improve your chances of getting featured in these gift guides? Planning Ahead Most retailers and retail publishers start […]
eBook Publishing: Making a list and checking it twice
It’s the Holiday season. No I am not talking about the 4th of July or Labor day. I am talking about the holiday of all Holidays – Christmas. So why am I discussing Christmas in June? Planning. You may be still writing your novel and have not given a lot of thought to ebook formatting, […]
The Author’s Image
Yes, I mentioned this last time … The Author’s Image … it’s one of my pet peeves! It could be because I’m a baby boomer, it could be because I’ve spent so much of my career helping to repair clients image after a faux pas. Sometimes a little oopsie is enough to cause your prospective […]
Time Management Tips for the Marketing Author
Author marketing requires good Time Management skills. A few tips to help an author budget your time for author marketing success.
How can an Author use Publicity?
Author publicity is reaching out beyond the “Buy my Book” level. Master these 7 levels of connection and you’ll reach a far wider audience.
So, What’s Your Book About…in 25 Words, Please
If you thought writing a synopsis was hard – try distilling your pitch down to 25 words before you even approach a literary agent or publisher. People are busy, and you only have a few seconds to grab their attention. Your words have to pack a punch that tells the genre, the target readership and the storyline — ALL in 25 little words.
Writers Write. Successful Authors Write a Book Business Plan!
You can’t have success without knowing how to sell your product. A business plan covers all aspects of a product, which, for an author, is the book.