Spotlight on Author News - Issue #19
****IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*****
Next week the Spotlight on Authors News will be re-branded as the "Buzzworthy Book Bulletin." Here's the new logo that you'll see beginning with next week's issue.
And now on to this issue's stories...
Entering any new field is challenging but breaking into today’s writing profession is a daunting proposition. Publishers’ budgets are stretched, indie and traditional models appear to be colliding, AI is disrupting norms, and agents are overwhelmed with submissions.
I recently set sail on these choppy waters, hoping to find a safe haven for my historical fiction manuscript-in-progress. While still a newcomer, I have learned some lessons over the past eighteen months to help chart a course.
I offer three suggestions to assist new writers:?Embrace It,?Try It, and?Maximize It.
Some independent authors and publishers avoid planning their book marketing because they do not know how to do it. Those who do will typically use a conventional, platform-based marketing plan that builds upon previous experience, with goals described as an increase over last year’s achievements. Planners know what...
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Have you ever dreamed of sharing your business wisdom with the world? Writing and publishing a business book can establish you as an authority in your field, expand your network, and create new opportunities. But if you are daunted by the thought of writing and publishing a book, don’t worry. This article will walk you through the seven essential steps to planning, writing, and promoting your business book, so that you can turn your vision into a tangible, successful publication.
In this podcast episode Penny Sansevieri and Amy Cornell dive into the world of author tools—the best, must-have apps, time-saving shortcuts, and money-saving methods that can make a huge difference in your author journey. They share their favorite tools that every author should consider, highlighting why they love them and how they can boost your productivity.
While you can?completely cold call the rock stars of your genre or industry and get book cover blurbs that will make your mother proud, you’ll have a greater success rate – and work half as hard?at it – if you lay the groundwork for your request early and often. You’re?more likely to get a positive response from someone who knows your name than from someone who has never heard of you.
The Book Buzz Cafe is a party, with guests, productivity tips and ideas to help authors like you flourish.?Grow your impact, share what is happening with your books and business, and find solutions when you are stuck. Let's cross-pollinate ideas, help each other, and have fun along the way. Start the buzz for your book. Authors are invited to attend the Book Buzz Cafe with Judy M. Baker,?Creator of the Buzzworthy Book Experience. Join us on alternate Mondays at 1 pm Pacific. Sign up at https://bookmarketingmentor.com/cafe-sign-up
Bret Ridgway is a 25-year veteran of the speaking industry. He got his start managing the back-of-the-room sales table at Internet and Information Marketing conferences back in 1999. He is the host of the Spotlight on Speaking podcast and publisher of the Spotlight on Speaking Newsletter. For more on Bret visit https://BretRidgway.com and for more on his podcast check out https://SpotlightOnSpeaking.com.