One of the most crucial elements to selling a book is also probably the most difficult element for authors to create: the book description. Your book description is your first impression, your chance to hook readers and secure a purchase. A great book description will get people interested, and it’s also your opportunity to get […]
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As the creative possibilities of online technology continue to evolve, promoting yourself as a writer has never been easier! No longer just a fancy, static, online business card, a website is an author’s home base, a marketing and networking hub and a portal that allows communication to flow between authors and their readers. In today’s
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Social media is a gold mine of unlocked potential to build a following, showcase your writing ability and helping you gain exposure. If you are a writer looking to get noticed or inspired, Instagram is a great way to connect with other authors and readers. According to The Medium Well, Instagram’s growth has outpaced the
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By: Sandra Wade I wrote the book Forever Auburn more than 20 years ago. For months I typed relentlessly, being pulled into the lives of my characters…I became lost in time. I could hear them speak to me! I found myself waking at all hours, running to the computer to type, excited as I watched them
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Before your book hits the shelves, you need to build a good launch team to make sure your book gets off to a great start. Your launch team will help ensure that you receive the support you need when your book is released. Building a launch team is vital to your book’s success. If you
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Along with libraries and coffee shops, bookstores are a haven for authors. It’s part of an author’s dream to see their book on the shelf of their local bookstore, but it’s getting harder and harder to get into bookstores. Of course, authors can work with bookstores and see their books on brick-and-mortar shelves. If independent
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By: Brian Smith “What we are trying to do is help you rip out all of the bad wiring that has permeated your thinking and begin the process of rewiring your head and heart to help align you with how God wants you to play your sport.” This past summer, I stood in front of
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By: Jonathan Hayashi Until recently, I never thought I would write a book. In fact, I almost did not write Ordinary Radicals because I was afraid people would assume I was simply trying to build a platform for my own popularity. The seeds of inspiration for writing were planted while I was a doctoral student at
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Pastor Mike Larsen took on some tough questions asked about the Bible and about God in his book Thanks for Asking. These were hard questions his church congregation had and were also difficult questions his congregation heard from people they encountered. 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) became his guide for the book: “But in your hearts
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By: Julie Berry When I first started working on my book, I believed I could simply write and the words, ideas, and awe-inspiring stories would easily flow from my fingertips, through the keyboard, and onto the page. But then reality hit, and I felt like I was a lab rat lost in a very confusing
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