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Ten Questions to Develop Your 2022 Writing Goals
Ten Questions To Develop Your Writing Goals Answering the ten questions below will help you...
Book Reviews—Why Free Reviews are Best and Paid Reviews are Problematic
When I entered the publishing industry 15 years ago, almost no one paid for book reviews. Websites...
Amazon Quits Accepting Reader Reviews of Unverified Book Purchases
News Flash: Last month Amazon quit accepting reader reviews for unverified purchases. You may have...
BookBub Bestseller: How One Author Aced a BookBub Featured Deal
Welcome D. B. Borton, serial novelist and 2021 BookBub bestseller who aced a BookBub Featured...
Book PR: How to Optimize a Blog Post
With the proliferation of social media, you might think that blogging does not matter...
How A Book Publicist Works
Few skills are more important for an author than knowing how to hire a book publicist. With over...
Book Marketing Services that Made Me an Amazon Bestselling Author
In this interview, nonfiction client Anna Penenberg reveals how she became a bestselling author...
Book Platform: Three Critical Elements
Three book platform elements are critical to author infrastructure: website blog social media As...
Nonfiction Writers Conference
The annual virtual Nonfiction Writers Conference is in May. This event is online; attendees...
Historical Novel Publicist interviews Historical Novelist
To take advantage of an unexpected date hook, historical novelist Barbara Crane hired historical...
Blogging for Authors: Is blogging dead?
Big news hit the Internet last week when blogging pioneer Andrew Sullivan of The Dish announced...
10 Tips of Book Marketing: Authors Online [video]
Literary Publicist Stephanie Barko discusses the author's online presence. Tip #5: Authors Online...
10 Tips of Book Marketing: Author Events [video]
Literary Publicist, Stephanie Barko, gives you the secret to success for your author events. Tip...
10 Tips of Book Marketing: Blogging [video]
To blog, or not to blog? Literary Publicist, Stephanie Barko, discusses why authors should be...
Sell Books in Large Quantities with No Returns
Do you want to sell more books in large quantities with no returns? In previous posts I have...
10 Tips of Book Marketing: Book Reviews [video]
Literary Publicist Stephanie Barko discusses the importance of book reviews in this short clip....
10 Tips of Book Marketing: Book Covers [video]
Literary Publicist, Stephanie Barko, discusses the value of book covers. Tip #6: Book Covers...
10 Tips of Book Marketing: Virtual Tours [video]
Virtual Tours for authors accomplish two things. 1. They increase Google page rank, and 2. They...
Web Conferencing for Authors: How to Connect with Your Readers Online
The publishing industry has so many outlets that new technologies are constantly reinventing book...
Independent Book Publishing: How a Manuscript Becomes a Book
As a literary publicist, the number one question I receive from first-time authors is “How does my...
Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist: Which Social Networking Platforms Should Authors Use (video)?
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Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist: Book Promo Class video
Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist presenting her Promotional Panorama Workshop to members of the...
What Does A Book Publicist Do?
The internet and the democratization of the publishing industry have made it easier than ever...
Virtual Tour: The Fear and Anxiety Solution by Dr Friedemann Schaub, MD
Today my guest is Friedemann Schaub, MD, a physician specializing in cardiology and a...
Virtual Tour Itinerary: A New Language For Life: Happy No Matter What! by Louis Koster
2012 Virtual Tour Itinerary for A New Language For Life: Happy No Matter What! by Louis Koster...
Top 10 Social Bookmarking Sites for the Nonfiction & Historical Fiction Writer
Whether you're trying to pick up traction for a new blog or wanting to expand your existing blog...
What Is A Book Publicist?
The internet and the democratization of the publishing industry have made it easier than ever...
Virtual Book Tour Itinerary: All Told by LeRoy Neiman
All Told: My Art and Life Among Athletes, Playboys, Bunnies and Provocateurs by LeRoy Neiman This...
Spiritual Bestseller Book Lists
If you're wondering what to write in the year that ends the Mayan calendar, you can get an idea of...
2012 Texas Institute of Letters Finalists Announced
The Texas Institute of Letters, which has been promoting the state's best writers since 1936,...
How-To & Nonfiction Marketing: Three Things Authors Can Do To Improve Book Sales
If you have written a book that showcases your expertise, check out my keywording tips to boost...
Authors – Pull Free Traffic To Your Website
Authors - Here's a free and easy way to pull traffic to your website or blog. If you follow...
Publishing: Nonfiction & Historical Fiction deals
One way of picking up the cultural and economic pulse of a nation is to see which...
Book Review: The Well-Spoken Woman by Christine Jahnke
Book Review by Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist of The Well-Spoken Woman: Your Guide to...
Historical Fiction: A Conversation with my Clients’ Favorite Editor, Lori Handelman
Lori Handelman holds a doctorate in psychology from The University of Texas at Austin, and was...
Mentor Publishing: One Author’s Experience
Writers - If you've been curious about mentor publishing, here's a post from a client who...
Excerpt: “Treasure Hunter” by WC Jameson
After publishing 70 titles, North America’s premier treasure hunter, WC Jameson, just...
Excerpt: “Lost Edens” by Jamie Patterson
Today please help me welcome memoirist, academic editor, dog lover and frequent flier Jamie...
Growing A Writing Career – Guest Essay by Angie Mangino
Writing has been a big part of me ever since I was a little girl writing for my own amusement. As...
Excerpt: “Where Am I Going?” by Michelle Cromer
Today please help me welcome former ad exec and Tarcher nonfiction author Michelle Cromer. Today...
The State of Digital Influence
To my Followers who Blog and Fellow Book Bloggers: As you may know, Technorati's State of Digital...
Donate Your Books – Support Our Troups
SUPPORT OUR TROUPS BY DONATING YOUR BOOKS Art Mills, award winning author of The Empty Lot Next...
Ten Years After 9/11: How Are You Commemorating The Anniversary?
How will YOU mark the day that changed the United States forever? Early this morning I will watch...
Entertainment Law for Authors
Today my guest is entertainment attorney Mike Farris of Vincent, Lopez, Serafino & Jenevein,...
Nonprofit Press Acquisitions & Operations
Today my guest is Amy Caldwell, Executive Editor for Beacon Press in Boston. Today Amy is going to...
Editing Fiction
Today my guest is fiction editor extraordinaire and award winning blogger Helen Ginger. Helen...
Historical Novels Review Online: Q&A with Editor Andrea Connell
Today as my guest, help me welcome Andrea Connell, Editor of Historical Novels Review Online. In...
Book Manufacturing
Today my guest is Coral Gates, Sales Rep for one of the best book manufacturers in North...
Why Jane Kirkpatrick Still Travels To Meet Her Readers
Today my guest is the multi-award winning novelist/speaker Jane Kirkpatrick of Oregon. Jane’s 20th...
Selling Books as an Author/Speaker
Today my guest is author/speaker Tweed Scott. Tweed's beautifully designed nonfiction, a paperback...
Jim Dent: Sports Books As Films
Today my guest is the New York Times bestselling nonfiction author and former journalist Jim Dent....
A Historical Novelist’s Fascination with the Forties
Today my guest is Sylvia Dickey Smith, a historical novelist who is published by a traditional...
Regional Book Marketing
Today my guest is the indie published historical novelist Celia Hayes. Celia is going to share...
How To Tank Your Book Proposal
Today my guest is literary agent, screenwriter and entertainment attorney Mike Farris. A few years...
Ron Hansen: Turning Books into Movies
Kicking off this month-long blogoversary event, with guest posts and giveaways especially useful...
Book Excerpt: “Voices From the Land” by Jan Marquart
Visit the author at janmarquart.com Synopsis Voices from the Land by Jan Marquart is a historical...
Mistakes of Debut Authors
Mistakes of Debut Authors byStephanie Barko, Literary Publicist Prior to being published, first...
Selling Books on the Radio
San Francisco Book Review published my tips aboutPitching and Selling Books on the Radio,which you...
Career Changer in the Publishing Industry: An Interview with Stephanie Barko
The University of Texas at Austin's Business School published their interview of me today. If you...
Blogcritics
Authors- Article writing, with a byline that tracks back to your website, is one of the best ways...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts (Houston). Comment below and...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Jodi Thomas
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Jodi Thomas (Amarillo). Comment below and...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Laurie Wagner Buyer
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Laurie Wagner Buyer (Llano). Comment below and...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Richard Yanez
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Richard Yanez (El Paso). Comment below and...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Barbara Renaud Gonzalez
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Barbara Renaud Gonzalez (San Antonio). Comment...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Naomi Carrier
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Naomi Carrier (Houston). Comment below and...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Greg Garrett
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Greg Garrett (Austin). Comment below and...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Diane Fanning
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Diane Fanning (New Braunfels). Comment by June 4...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Wallace Chariton
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Wallace Chariton (Plano). Wallace Owen Chariton...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Jane Roberts Wood
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Jane Roberts Wood (Argyle). Comment by June 2 to...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Bob Ray Sanders
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is journalist Bob Ray Sanders (Fort Worth). Comment...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: John Pipkin
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Winner John...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: David Liss
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Edgar winner David Liss (San Antonio). Subscribe...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Joe Nick Patoski
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Joe Nick Patoski (Wimberley). Comment by May 26...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Gary Lavergne
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Gary Lavergne (Austin). Comment by May 25 to win...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Dagoberto Gilb
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Dagoberto Gilb (Austin). Comment by May 24 to win...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Mike Cox
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Mike Cox (Austin). To win a signed copy of ,...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Lisa Wingate
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Lisa Wingate (Waco). To win a signed copy of...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Elizabeth Crook
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Elizabeth Crook (Austin). To win a signed copy of...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Carolyn Osborn
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Carolyn Osborn (Austin). To win a signed copy of...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Sarah Bird
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Sarah Bird (Austin). To win a signed and very...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Lawrence Wright
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Pulitzer winner Lawrence Wright (Austin). If you...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Ben Rehder
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Edgar Finalist Ben Rehder (Dripping Springs). For...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Kathleen Kent
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is Kathleen Kent (Dallas). For a chance to win a...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Stephen Harrigan
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is NY Times bestselling author Stephen Harrigan...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series: Suzy Spencer
Celebrating Texas Writers Month with us today is NY Times bestselling author Suzy Spencer...
Texas Writers Month Author Interview Series Kicks Off With S.C. Gwynne
Kicking off this month-long Texas Author Interview Series, and celebrating Texas Writers Month...
Texas Writers Month: Author Interview Schedule
May 1 - S.C. Gwynne May 2 - Suzy Spencer May 3 - Stephen Harrigan May 4 - Kathleen Kent May 5 -...
Texas Writers Month: Author Interview Series
May is Texas Writers Month. Each day in May at this blog, an exclusive interview with a...
Branding for Authors
Read this "Branding By Association" article featuring branding expert Dan Schawbel today. Lots of...
Highly Recommended Nonfiction
"Highly Recommended" by Review of Texas Books as "The Best Book about Hurricane Ike" Infinite...
International Women’s Day
The annual holiday has roots in the American Women's Suffrage Movement and is now celebrated by...
Judith Orloff’s bestseller Emotional Freedom
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM: LIBERATE YOURSELF FROM NEGATIVE EMOTIONS AND TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE Uplifting NEW...
A January To-Do List for Authors, Part IV
Writers and Authors- As promised, here is your third to-do for January. Write down your book...
A January To-Do List for Authors, Part III
Authors- As promised, here is your second to-do for January. Decide which book festivals you want...
2010’s Five New Words
Below are five new words created in 2010, according to New York Times' Grant Barrett, a...
A January To-Do List for Authors, Part II
As promised, here is your first to-do for January. Decide which writing conference you will travel...
Author Marketing: A January To-Do List
Certain author marketing functions are best planned at the beginning of the year.In fact, annual...
Bookselling in 2011
Check out these industry prognostications for the year ahead. Special note to my clients--now you...
Types of Editing
The Four Types of Editing The Northwest Independent Editors Guild has defined four types of book...