Monthly Archives: June 2011

Publisher Predators-Top 13

Publisher Predators-Top 13

Publishing Predators are everywhere … from the one time author who is now the “expert” and “book coach” to the what sounds like a legit publisher who is nothing more than a sham operation. In a recent phone call with a new member of Author U, she was frustrated with a “group” book coaching effort … that was being led by a novice author. At the June Dinner and a Program, Mara Purl shared a gem: …

Read More

Author Success Trait #7: See the Big Picture and know how to Sell

Author Success Trait #7:  See the Big Picture and know how to Sell

The 7 Traits of Highly Successful Authors
Trait #7:  Highly successful authors see the Big Picture and know how to Sell
Do you really understand selling and marketing? Can you do it? Do you know what the competitive books in your genre are and how your book is different? Have you thought about spin-off books, products, gimmicks and gadgets? CDs, DVDs, eBooks, creating webinars, teleseminars, speaking and workshops, bookmarks that can be viewed as “tools” meaning you …

Read More

Author Success Trait #6: Highly successful authors don’t Publish Too Soon.

Author Success Trait #6:  Highly successful authors don’t Publish Too Soon.

The 7 Traits of Highly Successful Authors
Trait #6:  Highly successful authors don’t Publish Too Soon.Sure, you want the book out.  Your family is sick of you being buried in it. You’re sick of it as well. Your crowd can hardly wait to get their hands on it. And let’s face it; it would be nice to finally have some cash flow coming your way. But, and it’s a big but, don’t publish too soon.
There are …

Read More