Several of my author clients are in the process of creating a new brand for their business or ministry. During our discussions, some misunderstandings arose that were preventing these individuals from establishing a powerful marketing identity. So, I thought I’d share a few principles to consider when creating and managing your own brand:5 Principles of
Quick Tips for Beginning Speakers
Almost every author eventually tries their hand at public speaking. If you’re just getting started, here’s a few recommendations to make your road a little smoother. 1. Start small Do not try to speak in front of large audiences until you’ve had some experience. Otherwise, you could short-circuit your growth and hinder your chances for
July Amazon Comparison of ECPA Publishers
Check out the July Amazon rankings for the Top 15 ECPA Publishers. This research lets you see both the overall industry rankings, plus each publisher’s individual top 20 bestselling book list. Why is this information helpful to you? This is one of the few ways that authors, agents, and publishers can simultaneously see how a
Italian Vacation Pictures
Many of you have asked about my recent vacation to Italy. Even though I’m a consultant to authors, I just couldn’t find the words to do the trip justice. So, here’s a few pictures from our travels. My wife, Ashley, and I stayed in the Cinque Terre and Lake Como regions of Northern Italy. Put
Social Networking – Unlocking Behavioral Disorders
(Click on the picture above to enlarge) Credit to Alan Weiss and his awesome blog for posting this hilarious photo (and available T-shirt) from Despair.com. Social media is getting all of the hype these days. Yet, it’s struggling as a medium to actually create significant books sales. For example, at BEA 2009 last month, John
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