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Published on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 by
I am often asked "Do you certain of a publisher who would be interested in my book?" There's no undemanding way to answer this question. You espy, according to the PMA Newsletter, there are over and beyond 86,000 publishers in existence. It would be ridiculous to identify what each at one is looking in place of at any assumed time. No matter how you do skilled in that... Read More »
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Published on Saturday, October 2, 2010 by
Money blinds. It's as simple as that. Aspiring authors summon inquire take the money pour all the on the dot, in varying forms, (How much does it cost to publish? How much thinks fitting I succeed paid in royalties?, etc.) but they can't determine beyond that question major to ruminate over with reference to the fad that will rightfully decide the hard cash question. ... Read More »
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Published on Saturday, December 26, 2009 by Essays
I don't believe in writer’s block. (I can hear the gasps of disbelief already.) Listen: If you hire a plumber to come to your house and fix a problem, do you expect him to say, "Sorry, I can't figure out what your problem is. I think I have plumber’s block"? Probably not, and if he did, you'd toss him out and call another guy faster than you can say Drano.... Read More »
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Published on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 by Essays
Too many new authors believe that once their book is written the sales will just come pouring in and they will make a bundle. Sadly, this disillusionment is shattered when they receive a royalty check. The honest to goodness truth of the matter is that the writer's work is only started when the book is released. Even the huge author names of today began by peddling th... Read More »
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Published on Thursday, October 22, 2009 by Essays
Congratulations, you're published! But what exactly does it mean to be "published"? Besides the fact that your work is finally in print and your college alumni has asked to interview you for their newsletter it also means fame and fortune, right? Well, ok, maybe not on the level of J. K. Rowling, but at the very least you can expect a call from Oprah, right? I hate to... Read More »
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Published on Thursday, October 8, 2009 by Essays
When you look at the numbers, it’s clear that the New York publishing scene is a tough nut to crack. The reality is that with 83% of Americans wanting to write a book, the competition for a publisher’s attention is steep. So what’s an author to do? Well, if your attempts for finding a traditional publisher aren’t bringing any results, maybe it&... Read More »
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Published on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 by Essays
For nearly two decades, we’ve been telling you about the value of talk radio as a means for promoting your book to the masses. Because we want you to succeed with talk radio, here are some “inside” tips to help you become the kind of guest every host wants to have on his or her show:
1. Be energetic. Make sure that you bring ENERGY to the ... Read More »
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Published on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Essays
It’s an absolute must. If you want to sell your book to the masses, you have to get out there and publicize it. You need to be on the radio, in magazines and newspapers and on TV. The more the public hears about you and your book, the more likely your book will stand out from the hundreds of thousands published every year.
As many bestselling authors will te... Read More »
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Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by Essays
When it comes to convincing a reader to buy, sometimes there's nothing more compelling than a good sales pitch. Yes, you can have excellent back copy, a stunning cover, but nothing makes a reader morph into a buyer quicker than a hefty pitch that pushes every single hot button (and even a few they didn't know they had). Video as a means to promote a book is a great sa... Read More »
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Published on Thursday, July 23, 2009 by Essays
So, how much would you pay someone to sift through your email each morning, deleting the garbage and presenting you with the 5 (out of 500) emails you need to respond to? If you already have someone like that, lucky you! But if you don't, I bet this sounds like a dream. In the age of a constant flood of information, consumers will pay good money for a filter. So if yo... Read More »