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News You Can Use – June 11, 2013

By Steve Laubeon June 11, 2013
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How to Launch a Bestselling Book – Michael Hyatt reveals some tremendous tips to have your book make a big splash. One of our clients followed some of these ideas along with some of their own. They sold out every online bookseller in the country withing four days (Amazon, B&N, Ingram, Books-a-Million, Lifeway, ChristianBook, Mardel, etc.) It can work if you have the right platform established ahead of time.

7 Minutes to a New You – Simple exercises you can do in your office to increase your health.

8 Myths About Audiobooks – Have you ever made any of these assumptions? Well done article.

The Art of Book Stacking – I have to admit to being a little geeky about this post. These are the kind of towers I used to build when I was in the bookstore business. I still remember the six foot mountain we built out of a new Frank Peretti novel using nearly 500 copies. The key is to make is so the customer can still buy a copy and not feel like they are playing a game of Jenga.

Twitter is Changing the English Language – Do you agree or is this an overstatement?

Man Writes the Entire Bible in Longhand – Took him four years. If you’d like to do this kind of thing yourself on a smaller scale, check out the Journibles from Reformation Heritage Books. This is a very cool way to devotionally hand-write books of the Bible like using a journal. Try out the booklet on Psalm 119 to see if it works for you (only $4.00).

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Category: News You Can Use, SteveTag: audiobooks, exercise, launch your book, Twitter

Influencers and Etiquette

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon June 6, 2013
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Recently one of my author friends needed a couple of people to act as influencers. She asked me to give her the names of people who aren't writers, which I think is a fine idea because readers in other professions will reach new audiences. I asked several people. None of them knew what an influencer is until I explained it. So when you are tasked to find influencers, feel free to direct them to …

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Category: Book Business, Book Review, Career, TamelaTag: Endorsements, influencers, reviews

Top 3 Reasons Authors Don’t Get Asked to the Prom (or Invited to ICRS) – Reason #1

By Karen Ballon June 5, 2013
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It’s just around the corner. That time of year when publishers, retailers, agents and yes, some authors, descend upon a select conference center (this year in St. Louis in late June) to attend the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS).

ICRS. The trade show formerly known as CBA (Christian Booksellers Association). Where publishers gather with their editorial, sales, & marketing folks …

Read moreTop 3 Reasons Authors Don’t Get Asked to the Prom (or Invited to ICRS) – Reason #1
Category: Book Business, Conferences, ICRS, KarenTag: booksigning, conventions, ICRS, Marketing

News You Can Use – June 4, 2013

By Steve Laubeon June 4, 2013
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Special Days in June to Market You Book - Edie Melson does it again! Did you know this week is "Fishing Week"?

Publishers Should Invest In Authors, Not Just In Books - from Forbes magazine online. What do you think of what she is saying?

The Seven Deadly Myths of Digital Publishing - I found myself nodding in agreement while reading this article by Bill McCoy the executive director of the …

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Category: News You Can Use, SteveTag: ebooks, Find an Agent, marketing ideas, Platform

When Do I Write Book Two?

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon May 30, 2013
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Recently someone posted a question I get asked all the time:

After finishing my current book should I write the sequel or start something new?

This question is usually posed by a new author whose agent is marketing a series. The editors have not had a chance to weigh in with their interest in the series or lack thereof. Meanwhile, the writer is bored and wants something else to …

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Category: Career, Craft, Creativity, Get Published, Tamela, Writing CraftTag: Craft, Sequel, Series, Writing Craft

Misused Words and Phrases

By Karen Ballon May 29, 2013
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The English language is full of persnickety quirks, the most despicable of which are buzz words. Words and phrases we’ve decided work better than plain speech. Why say what you mean when you can just toss out a phrase that says what you want, but in such a vague and convoluted manner than people spend so much energy figuring it out that they can’t challenge you? Genius! Or how about those words …

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Category: Craft, Creativity, Humor, Karen, Language, Writing CraftTag: Grammar, Humor, Language

News You Can Use – May 28, 2013

By Steve Laubeon May 28, 2013
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10 Brands That Will Disappear Within a Year – stunning to find the Nook in this list Create a Great Title for Your Book – A well done article that could help your Muse Five Things Indie Authors Do Very Well – Dr. Alison Baverstock makes some solid observations. Cover Letters and Book Proposals – Looking for some help with these? This article provides the basics. Proofread Like a Pro – Never …

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Fun Fridays – May 24, 2013

By Steve Laubeon May 24, 2013
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I love Henri the Cat. (aka "the existential cat.")

Enjoy his most recent adventure "Cat Littérature."

and one of our favorites:

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Do Some Plots Break Their Contracts?

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon May 23, 2013
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In 1995 I watched the movie Cold Comfort Farm. A British comedy, the story was not without charm, though I wouldn't recommend this parody of literature for everyone. Early on, Aunt Ada, who seemed to be a bit crazy, said, "I saw something nasty in the wood shed."

Throughout the movie, I waited to find out what Aunt Ada saw. I waited. And waited. But the question was never answered, at least not …

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Category: Art, Contracts, Craft, Creativity, Tamela, Writing CraftTag: Craft, Plot, Writing Craft

Get the Job Done with Focus!

By Karen Ballon May 22, 2013
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I was just talking with a client the other day about the writing life. She’d struggled with getting started on her novel. Then, once she started, she said it was as though she couldn’t keep her backside in the chair. Everything else caught her attention: laundry, dishes, kids, dogs, yard work, and on and on. And when she finally managed to write most of the book, there was that darned ending! …

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Category: Book Business, Career, Craft, Karen, Writing CraftTag: Book Business, Career, Focus, Writing Craft
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