What is your agent thinking? Find out in this video excerpt from the 2009 Backspace Writers Conference. (Be sure to turn up the sound.) Also visit Karen Dionne’s YouTube channel for more videos from the conference.
Entries Tagged as 'authors'
The Agent/Author Relationship
August 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Market My Novel, Uncategorized
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Authors Net Contracts Using Social Media {Part I}
July 21st, 2009 · 3 Comments · Market My Novel, Uncategorized
It is no secret that I am a firm believer in social media as a tool to create successful writing careers. This week, I’m pleased to present two authors – both met via Twitter – who used blogging, social networks and podcasting to net fans and, ultimately, book contracts. It is through their stories that I hope authors everywhere can…
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Topics to Avoid while Guest Blogging
July 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Market My Novel, Uncategorized
Tony Eldridge, host of the blog Marketing Tips for Authors, was kind enough to host me today at his blog. Get the dish on topics to avoid during guest blogs – or better ways to approach them – in “Guest Blogging Topics to Avoid.” Be sure to leave a comment and retweet. Thanks!
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I’ll Take a Coffee and Novel, Please, Barista!
July 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Market My Novel, Uncategorized
A Vermont indie bookseller hopes to level the playing field with sites like Amazon with a new Espresso Book Machine. The machine creates made-to-order titles for readers – while they stand there and wait just a few minutes for a terrific looking paperback novel. The Boston Herald has a great article about the arrival of the expensive machine – and…
Online Promotion: What Authors Are Doing Wrong
June 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Market My Novel, Uncategorized
Chris Simeral of The Author’s Edge penned a top five list of bad things authors do when it comes to online promotions. They include: Inadequate Time Spent Researching Keywords Too Little Content Not paying enough — or any — attention to Social Marketing & Web 2.0 Not Focusing on Building a Loyal Following Focusing on the Sale I have a…
What Authors and SEO Geeks Have in Common
June 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Market My Novel, Uncategorized
I had to chuckle to myself when I read randfish’s post The 12 Skills That Have Served Me Best in My SEO Career. He was told for years that SEO was nothing – that he was barking up the wrong career tree and would regret spending his time on SEO. But like an author with an manuscript he was passionate…
The Future of Publishing
June 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Market My Novel, Uncategorized
The husband and wife writing team of Christine and Ethan Rose have two terrific posts about publishing today and it’s future thanks to Amazon, e-books and other electronic mediums now available to struggling authors. One of Christine’s most poignant comments comes in Amazon & the Future of Publishing: The more I read, the less I want to find an agent…
Authors Wanted
June 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Market My Novel, Uncategorized
Wicked Wordsmith is getting a new look – and new contributors. The site is all about writing – the craft, how to find a good publisher, tips to stay organized and more. I’m seeking four reliable authors who want to join the blog as regular contributors. If interested, fill out this simple form for more information. Please include a short…
