by miked | Jul 7, 2013 | Author, Book Business, Publishing, Writing
Much has changed in the world of books over the past few years, and it has made the possibility of becoming a published author much more attainable for everyone. Yes, everyone! That’s not to say that any piece of nonsense will qualify as literature – quality writing...
by miked | May 1, 2013 | Author, Books, Publishing
Sometimes we “old-school” types get so caught up in traditional mindsets when it comes to books that we fail to see the opportunity forest for the trees. Count me among those slowly opening their eyes. The new social media world has turned out to be a great venue for...
by miked | May 1, 2013 | Author, Margaret Anderson, Publishing
Until you experience it for yourself, it’s hard to imagine how much time and effort goes into the promotional efforts surrounding a book release. There’s the push for media attention, the requests for bookstores to carry it, and various online promotions – such as...
by miked | May 1, 2013 | Author, Publishing, true crime books
Until you experience it for yourself, it’s hard to imagine how much time and effort goes into the promotional efforts surrounding a book release. There’s the push for media attention, the requests for bookstores to carry it, and various online promotions – such as...
by miked | May 1, 2013 | Author, Books, Margaret Anderson, Publishing
The final step in completing a book project is collecting comments from authors, media outlets and other credible sources for use in a variety of different formats, including the book’s cover. It can be an intimidating experience the first time through, but not as...
by miked | May 1, 2013 | Author, Books, Publishing
Home►Blog Putting the final touches on a book manuscript requires one of the most challenging aspects on being an author – setting your ego on the shelf. For as many hours as you spend, as much sweat equity as you invest, as careful as you try to be, you’re just too...
