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4 Tips for Getting Book Reviews

How to Get the Most Trusted Type of Promotion—the Elusive Book Review Do you know that most people say that an authentic product review is the most-trusted type of promotion? It influences their purchasing decision far more than paid advertising. Because reviews are from a third party and perceived as non-biased, people will read reviews

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Cozy Up With a Book from Our Fall Reading List

Time to trade in your swimsuit for warm mittens and grab these books for your fall reading list. Cuddle up next to a cozy fire with fuzzy slippers, hot apple cider, and your next novel.  Take a look at our fall reading list favorites, and find the perfect stories to read as the days grow shorter and the

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You Just Booked a Press Interview, Now What?

The Six Steps You Need to Take to Prepare for Your Media Interview As an author, one of the most exciting aspects of promoting your book is getting booked for a media interview. That interview might be for television, radio, a podcast, YouTube, a website, social media, a newspaper, a blog, or any combination. Once

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Fall into the Holidays with a Solid Book Marketing Plan

The 7 Must-Dos for Your Holiday Book Marketing Authors, get ready! The holiday gift-giving season is approaching fast. Do you have your book marketing plan in place? While you may be enjoying the final days of warm weather, don’t forget the importance of planning now for the holiday season. Whether you are launching your book

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These Books are Perfect for the Big Screen

Hollywood needs to take note, some of us don’t want to see another Spider Man reboot, these books are perfect for the big screen. Before screenwriters and producers get their hands on these stories, discover them for yourself. This list of books will ignite your imagination in ways a movie lacks. Take a break from

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Where Book Marketing and Publishing Intersect

You want to give your book launch every chance to succeed, right? You’ve written your book. It’s gone through several stages of editing. The interior is laid out. Your cover art is slamming. You’re so excited. The publishing team has got to be, too, you’re sure. You’re just waiting on them to clue you in

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The Path to Publishing Thicket: A Guide to the Publishing Rosebush

If you’ve ever pruned roses, you’ll understand the thicket that is the current publishing situation. You want your book, like a bud, to blossom and bloom into all its grandeur. But you are faced with all these complexities, including deadheads, suckers, and, of course, many, many thorns.   Let’s imagine this rosebush with two main branches:

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Do the Side Hustle: What Are the Best Side Hustles for Writers?

How to Augment Your Income and Influence as a Writer In today’s gig economy, many writers want a side hustle to supplement their income. Or in some cases, it’s more about the value of networking and expanding one’s influence in the writing community. Either way, if you’re looking for ways to support your creative pursuits,

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Event Horizon: Mastering Author Events in a Digital Age

Workshop Presented for the Future of Publishing Online Conference As digital advancements in AI, robotics, and digital media saturate our lives, the natural human tendency will be to seek out and embrace humanity. As this happens, authors poised to present at events will have an advantage not only over technology, but authors who aren’t embracing

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