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Get Your Book Done … Now!
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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Book Promotion Woes?
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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The Business of Publishing
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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How To Get A New York Publisher
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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Tips To Successfully Promote Your Book On Tal...
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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Your Need Publicity For Your Book
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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Ten Ways To Use Video To Sell More Books
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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Don’t Be An Expert, Be A Filter (secret...
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 »
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Getting Syndicated
Published on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 by Essays Over the years I’ve spoken to a number of authors who say they aspire to write a syndicated column. Getting syndicated is a great idea, albeit a challenging one. If you’ve thought of this no doubt most (if not all) of your competition has too. But don’t let this discourage you; while syndication may take a while, it’s still worth pursuing. The... Read More »
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Publicity From Thirty Thousand Feet
Published on Friday, July 10, 2009 by Essays We all know that marketing a book is a process. But sometimes the process takes longer than we’d anticipated. That’s why it’s nice every now and again to hop aboard the publicity jet and get a look-see at what you’ve been doing from the thirty-thousand foot level. Why? Well, first off this birds-eye view will reveal to you areas you might be ov... Read More »

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