Okay, let’s have a brief chat about TikTok. TikTok is a social media platform for short-form video content. You load videos, preferably of dancing, and see what kind of fame you can achieve. Does the world need more dancing authors? Could be! Let’s explore TikTok for authors and see if this is right for you.
As an author, you may have struggled with the following question: Do I submit my book to be reviewed for awards? With the saturated field of award opportunities; submitting your work to every book award entry would be too time consuming. Often times, authors wonder if it is worth their energy, time, and— even money
4 Simple Ways to Make Extra Money as a New Author By Phil Giangrande Becoming a full time author is no easy task. Especially in the beginning, authors who are just starting out often find side hustles to add extra income. Many self-published authors, and even traditionally-published authors, have other sources of income. As of 2017, according
Writing Your First Book? Here’s What You Need to Know. By Phil Giangrade If you’ve already started writing your debut book, you’ve probably discovered just how challenging it is. Oh you think it’s easy? Then you’re doing it wrong. I can’t tell you how many first time authors come to me and complain, “This is
Grow Your Audience with These 8 Steps to Record Your Audio Book By Phil Giangrande It’s time to record your audio book! I’ve said that many times at speaking engagements and conferences only to be met by mostly blank stares. Why? Because authors love the written word and are therefore much more interested in seeing their
If this article caught your eye, more than likely you’re a self-published author. Congratulations, you’ve accomplished something that many people dream of trying yet rarely do. Now, what’s next? You’ve spent months or maybe even years crafting your work and you want to get it out in the world, right? So how do you help
Are you getting ready to launch your book? Excellent! One of the most important pieces of advice I give to authors is to start at least three months in advance. I caution you to break this rule at your own risk. Let me tell you why. There are several elements involved in the launch of
NJ Ayuk, Author of Bestselling Book A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix, Speaks at the Invest in African Energy Forum There is an urgent need for the world to recognize and establish an equitable energy solution for the countries of Africa. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Paris, France — The bestselling author,
The Beach-Bound Book Bash Is Back with 7th Annual Online Literary Tea Authors will read and chat about books during the annual online literary tea, presented by Bedside Reading, Books That Make You and Black Château Enterprises. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA — The Annual Beach-Bound Book Bash is back for its 7th installment
Check out photos and highlights from Black Château at the renowned literary event. The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, America’s largest book festival, returned to the University of Southern California on April 22-23, 2023. As part of this literary celebration, Black Château hosted authors who signed copies of their books for attendees. There was
New Book Sheds Poignant Light on How Calcium Connects Us to Architecture, the Earth and to One Another Korynn Newville’s Indiscernible Elements: Calcium releases wide on May 30, 2023. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Victor, ID — Author Korynn Newville will release her first book, Indiscernible Elements: Calcium, exploring the vital role of calcium not only in
The BookFest® Founders Discuss Creating an Online Community that Fosters Positive Connections at NAB Show Dave and Desireé Duffy host a round table networking event for the second year in a row at the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Las Vegas, NV – The BookFest founders Dave and Desireé
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