Writing a book and having it published has been one of my greatest joys. I spent years developing my writing skills by taking courses and reading everything I could get my hands on. However, one thing I never really learned about was how involved I…
I attend a large writer’s group and, at 59, I’m actually on the lower end of the age spectrum. I’ve notice whenever our speakers talk about setting up a platform most of the group goes into zombie eye glaze mode. This week I spent three hours…
This is the third blog in a series addressing an author’s public speaking engagements . It’s time to hit the road for speaking engagements! You’ve prepared marketing materials, media releases, bios, and handouts for varied audience. All you…
So, you’ve finally written your Great American Novel and now it’s time to encourage people to buy it. Your best friend? SOCIAL MEDIA! Twitter is an author’s lifeline. You can find book bloggers, book tour companies, publishers and agents. If…
Revised 8/29 after receiving royalty statemet data. I organized a coordinated e-book promotion this past Mother’s Day—because motherhood is a big piece of my contemporary novel, Appetite—for the first time. I had read several e-marketing…
