Podcasting—A Beautiful Experience
© 2022 Amanda Schaefer If you had told me five years ago that I would be the podcast host of a global podcast, I wouldn't have believed you. Five years…
Digital Rights at Stake in the Internet Archive Lawsuit
©© 2022 Tom James 2022 Tom James Hachette v. Internet Archive is an important case to watch because it will ultimately determine the scope of authors’ and publishers’ exclusive digital rights…
Branding Your Author Image
© 2022 Katie R. Dale Imagine how powerful it would be to develop, own, and market your brand. You already have the capacity for it, and I'll let you in…
Make Money with Copywriting
© 2021 Jennifer Breeze When I was ten years old, I fell in love with writing poetry. The ability to use a few carefully chosen words to evoke emotion from…
Building Your Tribe
© 2021 Toni Shiloh When we get the call to write, the thrill of putting words to paper can seem all consuming. Then when publication becomes a reality, writers discover…
Use Videos to Help Launch Your Next Book
© 2021 Julie Lavender Have you considered using videos on social media to promote your next release?My parenting book, 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories,…
Book Trailer Savvy
© 2021 Rhonda J. Dragomir Early birds settle into their theater seats, popcorn and drinks in hand, for one reason—movie trailers. These mini-movies foment excitement for coming attractions that only…
Spin-Off Articles
© 2021 Kathy Carlton Willis It’s never too soon (or too late) to use articles that spin off from your books and your brand as part of your marketing plan.…
How to Build a Stable Author Platform Faster
© 2020 Patricia Durgin At a conference recently, a stranger asked, “Aren’t you Patricia Durgin? Your programs are so helpful. Thank you.” Service initiated those kind words.Are you serving your audience?…
Writing by Another Hand
© 2020 Kristy Horine With one day left in the fiction writers conference, I still couldn’t figure out why I’d come. I cringed as I heard the question yet again.…