by editor | Jun 29, 2017 | Articles, Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Resources for Writers, Writer to Writer
How do you feel about public speaking? For introverts it’s like standing naked in front of a crowd of strangers. Conversely, extroverts love the stage, the applause, the chance to share their thoughts and visions. No matter where you are on the introvert/extrovert...
by editor | Mar 29, 2017 | Articles, Book Marketing, Resources for Writers
By Mari Selby Marshall McCluhan said, “We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us.” Your press kit – or media kit – is a tool. It’s your chance to shape how you want to be perceived and received. Media kits are sent out along with your book to reviewers,...
by editor | Jan 12, 2017 | Articles, Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Resources for Writers
By Mari Selby As an author, what do we most want from the publishing of our books? Public recognition Skyrocketing sales Simply spreading our message We may want all three, and receiving a review can mean grasping that brass ring. A review in a prestigious print...
by editor | Dec 30, 2016 | Articles, News + Features, Resources for Writers
By Mari Selby 2017 is a breath away. At the end of the year, we often reflect on the success of our efforts. Even if we are patting ourselves on the back for our efforts, we can still improve. Maybe your frustration level is high, your bank account has been emptied,...
by editor | Nov 4, 2016 | Articles, Book Marketing, Resources for Writers
By Mari Selby Before you have even finished writing your book, you need to build your author platform as part of your marketing efforts. Today, all authors, whether they are published by traditional publishers, co-op publishers, or have created their own imprint, have...
