Writing The Blockbuster Book Proposal: How To Sell Your Non-Fiction Book By Britt Gillette
You did it. You crafted the perfect query letter for your non-fiction book, and as a result, an editor at a large publishing house has requested
Offline Promotion And Persistence Pay Off Big For Self-Published Authors By Sidney Allinson
Face it, writing and printing your self-published book are relatively easy tasks, compared with all the other requirements for marketing it succe
Book Proposals 101: What Publishers Want By Sophfronia Scott
Lots of writers like to talk about writing books. You hear very few talking about writing book proposals. Maybe that's why it's easy to forget th
Promote Your Book: 5 Free and Low-cost Ways to Boost Book Sales By Karen Bledsoe
Congratulations! You've published a book! The hard work, all those hours of writing, of editing, and of sweating over just the right word, are ov
Building an Author's Media Kit By Kenneth Eaton
Much has been written about media kits and on what should be included in them. When I started putting mine together, I searched for information h
How to Get Your Book Reviewed in Magazines By Sophfronia Scott
In one of my past magazine jobs my office was next to that of the book editor. He would get boxes and boxes of books daily. There was a separate
Book Promotion Woes? By Lillian Brummet
Too many new authors believe that once their book is written the sales will just come pouring in and they will make a bundle. Sadly, this disil
Sell Your Self-published Book to a Major Player By Marilyn Ross
Want to move into the big time? Many creative small presses and self-publishers are discovering a practical path for penetrating bigger "establis
Write A Howlingly Successful Nonfiction Book — 14 Stepping Stones By Marilyn Ross
Writing a book can be as difficult as trying to repair your car with a set of jewelers tools—or as simple as penning a "To Do" list. How you appr
3 Writing Secrets to Give Your Novel a PR Edge By Marilyn Ross
Promoting fiction is never easy. Yet you can craft a manuscript that has built-in promotional and sales angles. It simply takes some forethought
Writing Tight, Snappy Books By Marilyn Ross
It has been said, "There are two things wrong with most writing. One is style; the other is content." The way a writer strings words together eit
The Essence of Editing By Marilyn Ross
Your manuscript is finally written. You breathe a great sigh of relief. But hold on; you aren't done yet. Use your spell-checker, grammar, and st
Editorial Checklist By Marilyn Ross
The following editorial checklist will help you evaluate your finished nonfiction manuscript and pinpoint any potentially weak areas. It will ass
Book Promotion Tips — 9 Sure-fire Strategies By Marilyn Ross
1. Know your competition. How can you make your book better than what's already out there unless you are aware of your rivals? Look in the Subjec
Start Locally — Grow Nationally By Marilyn Ross
Most self-publishers don't have the budget to be all things to all people in all places. There is nothing wrong with starting in your immediate a
Book Marketing Secrets for Trade-published Authors By Marilyn Ross
Your book is published; the family's still celebrating. Why do you get that sinking sensation that nothing is really happening? Face facts: If yo
Getting Newspaper Coverage Off the Book Pages By Marilyn Ross
Did you know there are 1,730 newspapers published daily in the United States? They have a combined circulation of nearly 62 million people. And r
Media Dynamo Secrets By Marilyn Ross
Participating on radio can be one of your most profitable marketing strategies. It's virtually free and, done properly, extremely effective. The
Gain PR Attention Using Contests, Awards, and Surveys By Marilyn Ross
While mass marketers often run games and contests on a nationwide scale, small business can't afford this kind of promotion. But what we lack in
Don't Be Backward About Getting A Foreword By Marilyn Ross
In today's competitive publishing world—with more than 1.5 million titles currently in print in the U.S.—each new book must be carefully nurtured
Creative Print Angles To Sell More Books By Marilyn Ross
For self-publishers and authors with budgets tighter than shrink-to-fit jeans, there are several intriguing ways to stir the publicity pot. None
Capitalize On Contacts To Maximize Sales Momentum By Marilyn Ross
Developing a support system of your peers makes complete sense. Networking with other authors and small publishers provides mental stimulation, e
Forging Win/win Publishing Partnerships By Marilyn Ross
How about promoting your book as the ideal fund-raising tool? There may be groups of youths, seniors, or church folks who would love to help you
Lucrative Nontraditional Markets for Selling Books By Marilyn Ross
Did you know that 52% of all books are not sold in bookstores? This is just the tip of the iceberg! If you want to take your business to another
Targeting Educational Sales To Ramp Up Your Profits By Marilyn Ross
Schools cover an amazing range of possibilities: daycare centers, K-12, adult education and community colleges, four-year institutions, universit
Guarantee More Book Business By Marilyn Ross
Want to increase sales for your books, audio, or video programs? Looking for a vehicle to increase your direct marketing results? Guarantees may
Autographing Books for Sales Clout By Marilyn Ross
An autographed book is perceived as having more value. While there are several ways to capitalize on this fact, the most obvious often doesn't wo
Ask For What You Want! By Marilyn Ross
You're much more likely to get people to accommodate you if they know what you want. Folks generally enjoy being helpful. Pursuing that belief wh
Professional Speaking for Extra Income By Marilyn Ross
As the author of a nonfiction book, you are an "expert." That can translate into beaucoup bucks on the lecture trail. Not only are you paid to sp
Follow Up to Keep from Falling Down By Marilyn Ross
Do you want to call the tune instead of paying the fiddler? Then you'd better be prepared to monitor the progress of your projects. While diligen
