Gift giving can always be a tumultuous time in our lives. I know that looking for the perfect gift is a hard hustle but it must be done. If you’re out shopping for the Dork/Nerd in your life and he ha...Full Article
Reading to your kids is one of the all-time best things you can do with them, and for them. I love reading to my kids, and they love reading with me. It is some of the best quality time ever, and shar...Full Article
I recently ran into a couple of reading lists (I’ll share them at the end) and realized that I LOVE reading book recommendations. I can’t get enough of them.So I decided to compile my own (somewhat ec...Full Article
I frequently get e-mail from people seeking book recommendations. Most messages are like the one Cody sent yesterday: “What is the first book that I should read that tells me how to invest?” These are...Full Article
Audio books have gone crazy in popularity in the last couple of years. The technology involved, number of titles published added to the realization of the benefits that audio books can offer have comb...Full Article
These recent releases will catch you up on what you need to know about the global marketplace. Are you thinking about taking your business global or want to know how India and China are going to affec...Full Article
If youre like me, you have a book and the passion to spend the rest of your life making it a success. But, with all the ways to market your book, the costs and the inevitable sinking feeling of utter ...Full Article
Do you know how readers decide to buy a book? 1) They get a referral from a friend. 2) They see an interesting book title on the best-seller list. 3) They look up a topic (generally non-fiction) an...Full Article
Your book expresses your wondrous information, your creativity, and your genius. Its your dream come true. Or is it? You have already tried a few venues--maybe an expo, book signings, press releases, ...Full Article
Surprise your potential buyers. Give them chocolate frosting!After we entered school we had a lot to learn. We left the sand box, the nap, and the all day playing with our imagination. No wonder we ha...Full Article
Want to sell a lot more books? Want clients calling every day to find out more about your service? Most emerging businesses forget the #1 way to promote anything--the Internet. Specifically, writing a...Full Article
Imagine your book at the top of the Best Sellers List of the New York Times. Most authors do. The question is, How do I get it there and sell millions of copies?When planing your book, there is one cr...Full Article
As a literary publicist I often am asked about publicity tips, tricks, and the magic behind my work. Its not magic. All you need to know are the basics and from there you will be able to create an eff...Full Article
Review Your Reviewer: You will be sorry if you do not take the time to get a pretty good picture of your reviewer. Use e-mail, snail mail or anything else youve got to pop a few questions to your re...Full Article
Why Should Your Book Be on Amazon.com?Credibility. If your book is important, it should be available at the worlds biggest book store.Visibility. People (including members of the media) will find your...Full Article
Great! The Chamber of Commerce, or a similar group, has asked you to talk about your latest book. Though words are your business, you may terrified of public speaking. What should you say? How shou...Full Article
Have you listened to radio lately? If you have, chances are youve heard an author talking about his or her latest book. According to the Lets Talk Radio Marketing Website, Radio advertising has pro...Full Article
The six-figure book advance, like the New York Times bestseller, is the object of many a writers fantasy. Whether its also a realistic goal is something else again.Can you really get a six-figure book...Full Article
Authors, especially self published, small press and Print on Demand authors should understand the power of the Internet when promoting a book. There is POWER in cyberspace authors and its only getting...Full Article
Authors, especially self published, small press and Print on Demand authors should understand the power of the Internet when promoting a book. There is POWER in cyberspace authors and its only getting...Full Article
