Robert W. LucasDo you have a published book that you feel is an “award winner?” If so, the PEN Literary Awards are now accepting submissions for their 2014 literary awards in multiple genres. The PEN Literary Awards are the most comprehensive in the United States. Each year, with the help of its partners and supporters, PEN confers more than $150,000 to writers …
If you have a message inside you crying to get out, you have the potential to be an author. You simply have to invest the time and effort to learn the writing craft or hire a ghostwriter who can weave your ideas and story into a finished product. Like anything else worth having, it will take some patience, time and effort on …
For Florida authors and those who wish they lived in Florida year-round, the Amelia Island Book Festival is an anticipated event. Featuring writers in various genres offering readings, workshops, and lots of creative ideas on the profession, the event allows authors to gather and share best practices on their favorite trade or hobby. Whether you just want to attend to …
There is no doubt that e-books have taken a sound market share away from print publications. The number of books being offered in electronic format has grown around the globe each year in recent years. With the continuing development and marketing of electronic reader and software this trend is not likely to subside. As a result of the significant changes …
If you write nonfiction books designed for personal and professional development, information or reference, textbooks, or self-help you should plan your approach to content development and page layout before you begin to write. To do this should be done in a manner that allows readers to go through the material easily, comprehend and recall what they read. There are numerous …
It is not enough to simply want to succeed as a writer and author. Those who become effective and successful are the ones who succeed because they tap into their creativity and their imagination. They also put forth dedicated effort, set attainable goals, plan their writing strategy, build an authors platform and stick to their plan.
By sitting down with an idea and starting to write, you will be surprised what might start pouring out onto you computer screen or paper. This is how many famous authors got started.
One key to selling more books, products and services and marketing as an author involves gaining and maintaining visibility through your author platform and personal branding. To help in this endeavor, look for ways to get in front of as many current and potential customers as possible. By creating a solid public relations campaign, you raise awareness about your book(s). Use …
Becoming a successful author is a combination or writing talent, personality and successful promotion or marketing efforts. It is not enough to just spend time putting thoughts into words. You must also create a strategy for enhancing your knowledge of writing, publishing and marketing, developing a support system and creating a solid author platform. Here are five easy to use tips for …