Book marketing is time-consuming and tiring and many writers dread it. But it can help you grow your business. Stephanie Chandler, author of The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan, encourages...
A query letter is a sales piece. It's your first (and sometimes only) opportunity to present your book to an agent. Literary agent Miriam Altshuler advises on what to include in a query letter:
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Book marketing is overwhelming and the amount of advice can be exhausting. Emily Enger of Good Enough Book Marketing recommends two of the best strategies to promote your book: Ads and trade...
When it comes to book publication and promotion, a writer needs connections. From literary agents to publishers to authors within your genre, cultivated relationships are instrumental to the...
A good first chapter is oftentimes the reader's deciding point of whether or not they'll buy a book. Literary agent Don Gates encourages writers to review their first chapter.
Is your first...
A memoir isn't just having an experience. It's having something to say about the experience.
Mickey Maudlin, former HarperOne editor, explains why you should and shouldn't write a memoir. Either,...
Finding and landing a literary agent when you're a new author is difficult. And daunting.
Literary agent Don Gates claims most clients come through existing authors he's already working...
Publishing a book isn't enough to get people to see it. You have to promote your book. And Amazon Ads is one of the most cost-effective marketing techniques for promotion. Founder of "Author Ad...
A strong book proposal is key to landing a publisher. Former HarperOne editor Mickey Maudlin provides two tips on what publishers are looking for in a book proposal. Agent representation is...
Most writers don't take the time to ask themselves why they're writing a book. They don't know the "why" of their book.
In this Author Gas Stops, Donna Freitas encourages writers to spend time...
