Robert W. LucasThe Independent Book Publishers Association has just announced that its annual Publishing University will be held in San Francisco, California March 21-22, 2014. This annual event is a must attend for anyone who independently publishes books or wants to learn how. Networking with other like-minded professionals provides opportunities to learn and build resources from around the country. Additionally, educational workshops and …
LUMINA hosts an annual national literary contest in a single genre, whose winners receive publication in the journal and a $500 prize. Submit your best nonfiction piece, 5K words or less. All rights revert to author upon publication. Cheryl Strayed, New York Times bestseller author, will judge. For additional information, visit http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/lumina-nonfiction-writing-contest/.
How many groups do you speak to about your book and its topic once it has been published? Many author believe that once their book is published that the bulk of their work is done. In reality, marketing your book through speaking engagements before and after publication is a crucial component of its success. In fact, selling more copies of your book is …
As an author, deciding how to best get your book published can be a challenging and stressful decision. That is because, unlike years ago when an aspiring author wrote a manuscript, got an agent and found a traditional publishing house to get their “baby” into print, times have changed. Today there are more options. All of which have pros and …
The recent Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) annual Ed-U-Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida on September 20-21 that I just attended was a great opportunity for authors who want to self publish. Not only did like-minded authors and publishers have many opportunities to network, but they also got to hear experts speak on a variety of topics related to the …
Every author has a goal in mind when they sit down to write. Their motivation may include any number of things – money, fame, self-satisfaction, an opportunity to learn something new, a chance to give back their expertise or just to leave a legacy for their family. The key to successful writing is to understand what your motivator is and position …
Various studies indicate that the sale of eBooks continue to remain a large percentage of total book sales in the United States. While publishers continue to print books, and in many instances shift to Print on Demand (POD) their product to market, many are also switching to electronic book format. In some instances this is to help reduce costs, speed delivery of books …
The passion of writing can be strong for those who really enjoy the creativity of writing books. To be truly successful, you must first determine why you are writing. Where does the spark come from? Are you writing for fame, to promote yourself and your business, to share your message with the world, to make money, or to leave a …