Posted on 01 May 2010.
Writers are often taken by surprise when they’re asked for a “detailed marketing plan” before a publisher has even taken them on.
It’s a skill worth developing – as many successful authors write their marketing plans before they even set pen to paper.
In Part 1 of my article, you learned how to get started with a marketing plan for your book. Today, you’ll be finding out how to complete it. Read the full story
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Posted on 24 April 2010.
Increasingly, agents and publishers are asking authors to help with the marketing of their books.
Many writers are taken by surprise when they receive a request for a “detailed marketing plan” – often before an agent has even taken them on.
Don’t be daunted. Treat this as an opportunity rather than a hurdle. Many successful authors draw up a marketing plan before they even start work on their book. Read the full story
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Posted on 03 April 2010.
Want to increase your chances of writing a bestselling book right from the get-go? Here are some tips used by the top 5% of authors.
Many successful writers do considerable research before they even get started writing their books. Much of this relies on having a basic understanding of marketing. Read the full story
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Posted on 30 March 2010.
So you want to write a book? But perhaps you’re daunted by the odds? Believe it or not, there is a way to stack the odds in your favour – though less than 5 per cent of writers seem to know about it. If you want to give yourself a fighting chance, then it’s worth spending the time doing some research before you even write a word of your book. Read the full story
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Posted on 13 February 2010.
As a rising self-published author one of your biggest concerns is likely how your book will look. You have dreamed about it being in your hands and on bookshelves for so long that you definitely want it to be something that you can be proud of, and want a look that is professional and sharp. This is why hiring a book designer is something you should consider. There are a few things that you should think about when choosing a book designer. They include the following:
You want your book to be one that people will look at as a professionally put together publication and one that is screaming “buy me.” Be sure to invest what is necessary in making your book design the best it can be. You will be glad when the day comes that you have your book in your hands and it is proudly displayed in bookstores. It will be worth the extra thought and investment into this very important area of the book publishing process!
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Posted on 27 October 2009.
Many authors dream of writing books for a living because of the work-life balance they believe it will give them. It is true that writing is a profession that can be done from home, but like any work endeavour, it is important to set boundaries for your writing to avoid it taking over your life and to ensure that your writing gets the ‘best out of you’ – that is, you only write when you are feeling creative, not tired or stressed out!
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