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Publish Your E-Book In 7 Simple Steps!
I never thought I’d self publish anything. Truly. I’m a traditionally published girl with eleven books under my author belt. I love my publishers, love what they’ve done. But there came a time when one of my book ideas didn’t fit within their needs. The kernel of the idea to e-publish started when I pioneered…
Author Susan Sleeman’s Christmas Witness
SUSAN SLEEMAN is a best-selling author of inspirational romantic suspense and mystery novels. She grew up in a small Wisconsintown where she spent her summers reading Nancy Drew and developing a love of mystery and suspense books. Today, she channels this enthusiasm into writing romantic suspense and mystery novels and hosting the popular internet websiteTheSuspenseZone.com. Susan…
Racing Towards the Publishing Finish Line
Twenty something days until my book launches. I lost count. And I’m trying not to look at the ticker in the sidebar! Right now I’m rushing to the finish line, proofing press releases with blurry eyes, finalizing my big plans for my book launch party, and writing guest posts and interviews for January and beyond.…
7 Myths About Publishing
All authors make a bucket load of money! (Actuality: We make about 78 cents a book. Most of us make less than a teacher’s aid). Rejection ceases to exist once you’ve signed your first book contract. (Actuality: It gets worse, and the rejections hurt more.) Publishing is like those models who get discovered in diners.…
What is an Influencer?
As my debut launch draws closer, my mind is on marketing and promotion. In the writing world authors ask for Influencers to help promote their books, but what exactly does an Influencer do? Author Jody Hedlund shares. -Gina Conroy Being an Influencer Isn’t Just About Getting a Free Book by Jody Hedlund What exactly is…
The MacGregor Literary Marketing Seminar Ten Meaningful Quotes
In no particular order, except for this is the way they appear in my notes, here are ten meaningful quotes that made an impression on me at the MacGregor Literary Marketing Seminar in Chicago this past weekend. 1. “A brand is a promise we believe in.” 2. “Go find who your audience is and stand…
Sharon Hinck and The Restorer–Expanded Edition.
Sharon writes “stories for the hero in all of us,” about ordinary people experiencing God’s grace in unexpected ways. Known for their authenticity, emotional range, and spiritual depth, her novels include contemporary fiction such as The Secret Life of Becky Miller or Stepping into Sunlight and the groundbreaking Sword of Lyric fantasy series which includes…
Top Five Reasons to Preorder My Book NOW!
While I’m away at a marketing seminar, I’ll leave you with a little shameless marketing for my debut release… 5. Because I’ve given you the link, and it’s quick, easy, and painless. Think “set it and forget it!” 4. Because if you do, then you’ll forget about it, and it’ll be like getting another Christmas…
Find Copywriting Clients and Know What to Charge
Targeting Clients The first place to find potential clients is with the people you know—and who know you. No, I’m not talking about imposing on family and friends, but in offering them a valuable resource—YOU! In times past, almost every business had a yellow pages ad. This was the place to find a business and…
Have You Considered Freelance Copywriting?
Copywriting is a great way to earn money as a freelance writer. It may sound a little intimidating, but it’s great fun. What is copywriting? The dictionary defines a copywriter as one who “writes copy for advertising.” The field has gone on to include many aspects of business writing, especially those where the company interfaces…