As an author, you have a lot of different options when it comes to publishing your book. We know that it can be very confusing to decide which publisher might be right for you, but it’s important to understand the different types of publishing so that you can choose what’s best for your project. In…
We put a lot of thought into how we pitch a book to the media. Oftentimes, we rely on publicity tools to get the media to notice a book – timeliness, connections, or news of the day. Most importantly, for the media to pick up a story on a book, we have to present the…
For authors who are self publishing, distributing your book can be complicated. The world of book distribution is confusing, and knowing where to start can be a challenge. In December, I sat down with Amy Collins of New Shelves Books to discuss book distribution for our Author to Influencer Accelerator Expert Interview series. If you…
The Author to Influencer Accelerator is finally here! A lot of heart and soul has gone into putting this program together, because we know that there are a lot of authors and others in this industry who really want to know how to promote a book without having to hire someone to do it for…
Writing a book is a huge accomplishment. There isn’t a greater feeling in the world than typing THE END and knowing your work is done. But what many authors soon realize is that finishing the writing part of the book is only the beginning. No one writes a book to have it stay on their…
There’s a dynamic speaker inside all of us! If you’re seeking new avenues for increasing book sales, or even a path to a second career, public speaking is a game changer. Speaking is something that anyone can do, costs little to nothing to initiate and the rewards are substantial. And I’m not just…
Digital marketing is a science that’s rapidly evolving. As soon as you have it figured out, Google or Facebook algorithms change and your visibility sinks back down into obscurity. One thing has remained constant in recent years, though, and that’s the importance of content in marketing, especially as it related to social media for authors….
One of the best ways to build your authority as an author is to become a speaker. Nonfiction authors including subject matter experts, consultants and memoir writers often marry book sales and speaking events to strengthen their influence. Fiction authors, too, rely on bookstore appearances and speaking at literary festivals and events to build and…
Is your new book about to hit the shelves? Congratulations! It’s an incredibly satisfying and exciting time, but the hard work is far from being over. For many authors, the “home stretch” of publicizing and marketing their book is invigorating, but it can also be overwhelming. Garnering publicity for books is its own art…