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1001 Ways to Market Your Books presentation

Every Author Needs Sponsors

Each year in North America, companies spend $3.85 billion on sports sponsorships and $2.1 billion on arts and social sponsorships. Short and simple: I think every book and every author should have sponsors for their work. Here are a eleven reasons why sponsorship can boost the sales of a book and/or author. 1. Enhance credibility […]

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Books, Authors, and Publishers Who Make a Difference

In my work as someone who helps people create, write, publish, and market books, I’ve been fortunate to know and work with a lot of wonderful people. Here is a short list of some of the authors and publishers  I’ve worked with or known in the fields of self-help, business, and spirituality. I call many […]

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Negotiating a Book Contract

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 […]

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Book Contracts vs. Marriage Vows

Book Contracts vs. Marriage Vows

Remember: When you sign a contract, be sure to include all the details. For example … Marriage vows, a personal contract, should be rewritten “to have and to hold and to listen to stories about your workplace drama until death do us part.” — @CopyMama As a book author, you’re likely to run across all sorts of […]

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