You may have read our post about why you need a professional photo. But have you considered that you can use photography to market your work? Instagram has 500 million daily users and the engagement rates on Instagram is 15x higher than Facebook. It has an edge on Twitter, too. With that many people, your
Advice for Authors Who Want Positive Press By Desireé Duffy, Founder of Black Château As an author, one of your goals for a successful book promotion strategy is securing media interviews. Talking about your book’s message to your potential readers is a vital component of your PR and marketing mix. While every author hopes for high-profile
Can You Resist These Books? Mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, adventure, empowerment: which type of book intrigues you the most? Read these tantalizing book excerpts and see if you simply must read more, or if you’re able to resist the allure. You be the judge, you might be surprised at which book piques your interest. Baker’s Dozen: A Lexi Fagan Mystery
The Write Time Is Now: 4 Ways to Overcome Your Writing Obstacles By Desireé Duffy As first seen on equites.com So, you’re a writer, but you never find time to write? Projects pile up, deadlines go whooshing by — making the sound that Douglas Adams so enjoyed — and you sit slumped over a keyboard
Summer is here! Before heading out the door to enjoy the warm weather, make sure you have your sunglasses, sunblock, and don’t forget that summer book. Take a look at the summer’s hottest reads and stock up on your reading list. Find the book that’s just right to take on vacation, bring to the beach, or read
Your 2004 Cellphone Headshot Doesn’t Cut It: Why You Need Professional Photography Now Article first appeared on Equities.com One of the most important—but frequently neglected—tools an author needs, is a headshot or portrait. As someone who has worked in public relations, and who promotes authors and personalities, I’ve seen my share of headshots that worked against
YOU’RE INVITED! to the 3rd Annual Beach-Bound Book Bash Saturday, May 12, 2018 at TeaPop 5050 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601 (on the patio) 4pm to 6pm a casual tea theme + author readings + stock up on summer books + free tea and snacks FREE to attend. Must RSVP, space limited. 3rd
Black Château Teamed up with DPA Lounges to Gift Celebrities and VIPs Bags of Books – Plus Authors Attended and Signed Copies of their Books. Randi Braun, Virginia Fox and Steven Joseph’s books were all gifted at the two-day event held at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel in Los Angeles, California, before the 2023 Oscars.
Are you looking for a list of writers’ conferences and book events for 2023 and beyond? Your friends at Black Château created this list to help authors, readers and publishing professionals plan their year. Event planning is a process, so don’t be surprised if some of the events don’t have all the programming or details
Black Château is listed as a the top branding agency by DesignRush. An online marketplace which is dedicated to helping businesses find and evaluate firms to hire for their online marketing and promotional needs, DesignRush is known as a name to trust. Every year DesignRush selects the top agencies to feature in its branding list
The Webby Award for Best Email Newsletter in the Websites and Mobile Sites category, under Independent Publishers, goes to the Black Château team. The creators of the monthly Books That Make You newsletter will be honored during the 26th Annual Webby Awards Celebration, Monday, May 16, 2022 in New York City. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New
A two-hour workshop to help authors plan their book’s launch. Authors often struggle with the nuances of planning a book launch. If you wonder what the best strategy is, you are not alone. Indie authors and those who are with traditional or hybrid publishers all have questions about best practices. It can be confusing and
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