Tagged: publishing

Book Reviews – Strategies and Tips for Book Reviews with Rox Burkey

Book Reviews – Strategies and Tips for Book Reviews with Rox Burkey

In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Rox Burkey joins Host Dr. Judith Briles to reveal strategies and tips for getting, posting, and using Book Reviews.  

Your takeaways include:

Why you want reviews.
How to find reviewers.
How to request and get reviews.
What to do with them when you get them
How to create and give them to other authors.
Tips on follow-up after author events.
How to push them out on social media, blogs, your website.
Discover and use Indtale, Literary …

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You have been invited to the Author Spring Tea, in April.

You have been invited to the Author Spring Tea, in April.

You are invited …
It’s the annual Author Spring Tea where several Colorado Authors do a “show and tell,” offering their wonderful books on a perfect afternoon surrounded by cool people and delectable food. And it’s FREE. The catch: you need to RSVP … and, you can bring friends. Select the perfect gift and have it personalized—we will have books for everyone … PLUS books are the ideal gift—think kids, your friends … how about YOU? …

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Author Tips for Creating Your Book’s Copyright Page

Author Tips for Creating Your Book’s Copyright Page

Author Tips for Creating Your Book’s Copyright Page
Does your book have a Copyright page? It’s a must have and is always placed in the “front matter” of your book.
And, not a week goes by, when I don’t get an email from an author asking: What should I have on my copyright page?

It’s an essential question, and the answer is: your publishing essentials including copyright year, who owns the copyright, publisher, contact information for it, how …

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Should Authors Seek Endorsements and Forewords for Books?

Should Authors Seek Endorsements and Forewords for Books?

Should Authors Seek Endorsements and Forewords for Their Book?

Not a week goes by that I don’t get an email or a call from an author asking how to get an endorsement or a foreword for the forthcoming book. So, the immediate answer is: Maybe … maybe not.
After their ask, I always respond with, “Why do you want it?” It’s a valid … and important question for every author to be asked in their quest … …

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A Baker’s Dozen Tips for Authors On Signing Their Books

A Baker’s Dozen Tips for Authors On Signing Their Books

A Baker’s Dozen Tips for Authors On Signing Their Books
Forty-two years ago, I had my first book signing. It was at a local bookstore in my home town and I was clueless at what to expect … and really what to do—just show up. Thankfully, the store was a pro at having events and went all out to support me.
Is there a right way … or a wrong way to sign a book for an …

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Author Smarts … Don’t Become Someone’s Cash Cow

Author Smarts … Don’t Become Someone’s Cash Cow

 
Author Smarts … Don’t Become Someone’s Cash Cow

Starting down the publishing path takes money—don’t let anyone … anyone … tell you that it doesn’t. Before you kiss off money, or become someone’s cash cow, you need some protection. If you don’t have my latest edition of How to Avoid Book Publishing Blunders, get it. Revised in 2022, it will offer over 100 save your publishing tush tidbits to save you money.

Sure, there are ways to …

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Celebrate the Freedom of Writing and Being an Author

Celebrate the Freedom of Writing and Being an Author

It’s America’s Birthday…
Celebrate the Freedom of Writing and Being an Author

Today is the 4th of July … a huge day in America. It’s America’s birthday. For some, the celebration of America’s independence started days before the 4th—stretching it over many.
Last Friday was the get-away day for many and was in full view. Flags were out. Families and friends planning gatherings for picnics, barbecues, movies, and or just a layback and take a few days off. All …

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Is Author Success Seasonal? Maybe … Maybe Not.

Is Author Success Seasonal? Maybe … Maybe Not.

I must write year-round… but for my personal writing … as in a new book, the seasons matter. As in sunshine. As in sunshine—meaning spring, summer, fall are my chosen seasons. I’m a confessed seasonal writing for when it comes to settle into the next book—whatever bubbles up for the next book. If it’s wintertime … hello cruise!
Any time I talk to agents, editors, or other authors about the future of publishing, where it’s headed, …

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Using Visualization to Guide You through Any Publishing Project

Using Visualization to Guide You through Any Publishing Project

Using Visualization to Guide You through Any Publishing Project

Author and Vision expert Dr. Lynn Hellerstein joins host Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for an insightful episode on AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It’s all about Vision, and its impact on writing, research, publishing, book marketing, and creating author confidence.
It’s all about vision and using visualization to soar your author and writing success. Get ready to embrace the rules of visualization and:

 Get useful tips to unblock writer’s block.
· How to …

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Start Early and Often for Author Social Media Marketing

Start Early and Often for Author Social Media Marketing

Start Early and Often for Author Social Media Marketing
When it comes to social media, too many authors engage in One for the Money … Two for the Show … Three to Get Ready (maybe) … and rarely GO.

This is not your option. The wise author … the savvy author … the author whose objective is to be seriously successful gets started early and engages often moving forward.
Why?

To get your feet wet.
To learn shortcuts for creating …

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