Author Tips
Oprah: On What Every New Day Brings
What does every new day bring for you? Here are a few of the ways that a new day impacts Oprah Winfrey: Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and step out and dance—to live free of regret and filled with as much joy, fun, and […]
10 Free Things You Can Do to Promote Your Books
The following article is adapted from a wonderful article shared today by Steve O’Keefe, author of Set the Page on Fire: Secrets of Successful Writers. It outlines ten ways you can promote your books on Amazon—as well as ten ways you SHOULD promote your books on Amazon. 1. Register, Claim, and Fix Your Amazon Author […]
Best Tips for Negotiating a Contract with Book Publishers
Like most legally binding agreements, you can expect to find more than a few complex legal terms when reading through a contract for a book deal. That’s why some authors hire attorneys to handle the contract negotiation process on their behalf, while other authors prefer pairing up with literary agents. However, many authors choose to […]
Gian A.J. Fortuin: Act for a Change
Short as life is, we make it still shorter by the careless waste of time. Start taking action for a change. — Gian A.J. Fortuin If you want to be successful as a book author, act. Just that: Act. Stop wasting time. Do something today. Act now! — John Kremer Short as life is, we […]