Think BIG in 2024

Think BIG in 2024

I was delighted when a business client called with a new design idea. He’s always coming up with big, creative projects. Here are three ways you can be inspired to think BIG this year in your business, books, or personal life.

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7 Ways to Manage Your Online Author Reputation 

7 Ways to Manage Your Online Author Reputation 

An opinion piece published recently in The Wall Street Journal by one of my authors stirred backlash for its divisive title. It doesn’t matter that the paper chose the title. He’s facing ire in the news, across the internet, and on social media. It’s impacting his books, too. Within days, a batch of negative book reviews appeared on Amazon. This is the power of an online audience. Here’s what you can do about it.

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3 Lessons Learned in 2023

3 Lessons Learned in 2023

I asked three nonfiction authors: “What lessons did you learn from publishing or marketing your book in 2023?” Here’s what they said.

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Get Your Book Edited in 3 Steps

Get Your Book Edited in 3 Steps

Your book is your brand and your legacy, so quality matters. Resist the temptation to rush forward with printing. Slow down and allow your writing to be shaped by a three-step editing process. Here’s a quick guide to the three-step process that will ensure integrity and pride in your nonfiction book.

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Publish Your Audiobook in 5 Steps

Publish Your Audiobook in 5 Steps

Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment of the digital publishing industry. Their annual revenue is nearing $2 billion, most of which is dedicated to nonfiction books on smartphones. People choose nonfiction audiobooks for their convenience, accessibility, and time efficiency. They allow people to multitask and finish more books. They also depth and emotion to the text, enhancing the reader experience. Want a behind-the-scenes look at the making of an audiobook? Here are the five steps to produce an audiobook.

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36 Tips on How to Get Book Reviews

36 Tips on How to Get Book Reviews

The biggest marketing problem you’ll face as an author will likely be getting book reviews. It’s hard to get people to leave reviews. They mean well, but most people don’t follow through. There are many reasons. People feel pressure, or they don’t have time. They don’t know what to say or where to go. And they don’t know how much it matters in influencing others to buy your book. The good news is that you can overcome some of these obstacles with a thoughtful approach. 

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Are You Afraid of Public Speaking?

Are You Afraid of Public Speaking?

Statistics say that 75% of us dread public speaking – some even more than death. Here’s what you should know about public speaking if you’re a nonfiction author hesitating to speak about your book topic.

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What are the 5 Steps of the Book Publishing Process?

What are the 5 Steps of the Book Publishing Process?

There are hundreds of big and small decisions that make the publishing process confusing for self-published authors. At their core, though, each step serves one of five purposes in publishing. Here are the five steps of the book publishing process. 

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Ditch These 5 Myths Before Publishing Your Memoir

Ditch These 5 Myths Before Publishing Your Memoir

Have you ever wondered what it takes to publish a memoir? It’s a profound journey for which memoir coach Marion Roach Smith gives counterintuitive advice. She says, “Pack light.” So let’s unpack five common myths about writing and publishing a memoir. We’ll ditch some incorrect assumptions about the genre. When you “pack light,” you tell a worthy story to the world and leave a legacy.

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