Author Tips
Book Marketing Q&A: First-Time Book Authors
I did a Q&A for a writers blog several years ago. I thought I’d share the questions and answers here as well. Question: When is the best time to start promotion efforts for a manuscript or book? John’s Answer: I believe the best time to start book promotion is when you have the idea for the […]
Edward Atkins: 8 Rules of Writing
Edward Atkins is the author of On Which We Serve: Where Life-Lessons Are Learned. Use a precise and succinct writing style. Make sure the words you use are particularly appropriate for the meaning you’re conveying. Generate smooth-flowing prose that at times has a cadence. Be accurate at all times. Write prose that is easy to […]
Pen Names: When to Use Them, When Not to Use Them
Book Author’s Question My question has to do with pen names, and when they’re appropriate to use. I work in finance, and am writing a marital book for young couples. The issue I’m having is I work full time in finance and don’t want to be ridiculed for writing a marital book. I also want […]
Ken Leebow: Why Authors Should Blog
Guest post by Ken Leebow Book authors need to blog! It’s the best free publicity I have ever gotten. Blogs are hot. It’s an extension of books. If speaking engagements are important, it’s a great way to obtain for fee speeches. In the four months that I’ve been blogging, I have received 11 for fee engagements. […]