Dear Barbara, My first book was published last year and since receiving The Call, I’ve gone on to sell four more stories to my publisher. I’m planning to attend the National conference in
Starbucks. Nike. Microsoft. On the surface, they are words that mean little or nothing. But when you see the name on billboards or TV or on a product, you know exactly what they
There are thousands of e-mail list out there on every subject you can imagine, and probably on a few you can’t and wouldn’t want to imagine. No matter what kind of writing you
Article posted by Nina Davies with the permission of Cheryl Kaye Tardif. So you’ve written a book, had it published and you are now facing the dreaded book signing or book launch. Your
Article posted by Nina Davies with the permission of Cheryl Kaye Tardif. October to December is usually the busiest season for anyone wishing to promote their books. This is the time to schedule
When most writers set out to write a book, they’re interested in telling a story. Maybe they dream of one day being published, and of sharing their story with others. Few people think
Let’s begin with an assumption: Unless touted as the new mega-seller, whose first novel sold at auction for an astronomical, news-making advance, the average new author probably is not rolling in bucks. Agreed?
Personal Branding can seem quite involved — and as with anything, you can raise it to the level of obsession. (Not that I’ve ever done that). However, the easiest brands to maintain are
Your Personal Writing and Industry Brand as an Author. As we develop our Personal Brand as authors, we do so generally with some far-off goal in mind: positioning ourselves to our future readers,
If you’re still reading, you’re here to learn about branding — specifically, personal branding. Of course, I’m not talking about burning your own skin, but it’s interesting to note that the word ‘brand’
