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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If you don't write when you don't have time for it, you won't write when you do have time for it. —Katerina Stoykova Klemer How do you write a book when you don't have time? Most books aren't written in a weekend. No, this work requires the will to plug away at it every day, even
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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: Casey Cease, CEO, Lucid Books I’ve had the privilege of speaking to groups of various sizes—from 10 people to 25,000 people at a time. While the style of speaking to different size groups varies, the ability to share a meaningful message that helps people is hugely rewarding. Early on, I noticed that when I
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You’ve heard the terms traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing. But what do they all mean? And is one better than another? There is no \”right\” way to publish your book. However, it’s likely that one approach to publishing will be a better option for you than another, depending on your book, how much work
Technology has evolved to the point that books can be printed in smaller quantities with minimal lead time. In the past, offset or traditional printing was the option for mainstream publishing and required large quantities of a book to be printed each time. However, print-on-demand (often referred to as POD) is a now a method
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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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Partnership Publishing isn't for everyone. But is it for you? Read more to find out Recently, I was chatting with a first-time author. I loved hearing how eager she was to help people with her message, and I was struck by how much work she’d already invested in the manuscript. She had already taken a
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Book publishing can be a tiring business. I know from personal experience as an author and publisher, as well as the stories I’ve heard from others. Previously, I had a conversation with my mentor who told me his story working with a big self-publishing house, and how he was worn-out in the process. Wading through
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