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Aug 08 2009

August Amazon Comparison of ECPA Publishers

Check out the August 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

Jul 23 2009

5 Principles of a Great Author Brand

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

Jul 14 2009

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

Jul 09 2009

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

Jun 23 2009

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