book authors

Authors Promote Quail Ridge Books & Music

Quail Ridge Books & Music of Raleigh, North Carolina, has asked book authors to commit to some form of support for the store over the coming year. Almost 70 book authors responded. Here’s what they are doing to help promote Quail Ridge Books & Music: Website Link — Over 20 book authors will link directly to […]

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Jeff Davidson: To Authors Who Exaggerate: Stop!

Guest Post by Jeff Davidson What a terrible web we weave… the temptation among aspiring authors to embellish their marketing literature with grandiose claims is overwhelming. I’ve seen newbies whose credentials are still developing who are prone to make grandiose claims, especially on self-published books, such as, “The world’s leading…,” “One of the most popular…,” […]

10 Questions to Ask Before a Media Interivew

10 Questions to Ask: Your Media Interview Rights

Guest Post by Jeff Davidson You have many rights where the media is concerned. When a reporter (from either broadcast or print media) calls you for an interview, rather the other way around, there are 10 questions to ask: 1. What is the topic of the segment or show or feature? 2. When is the […]

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Nina Amir: Can You Describe Your Book Market?

Guest Post by Nina Amir Before sharing an excerpt from Nina Amir’s new book, The Author Training Manual (Develop Markets, Craft Books That Sell, Become the Author Publishers Want, and Self-Publish Effectively), I’d like to review it briefly. Nina’s abbreviation for The Author Training Manual is a good description of the value of her book. […]