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Feb 16 2009

How NOT to Market a Book

I couldn’t help but pass along this absurd, but true, example of how NOT to market a book. One of my clients sent me the following email she received from a first-time author trying to promote a new book. Read the text, and ask yourself, “How does this make me feel?”: (The author’s name has

Feb 11 2009

10 Reasons Why Authors can Help Publishers Sell More Book in Tough Times

In our tough economy, publishers are facing financial pressure on all sides. Book sales are declining. Bookstores are closing. Marketing budgets are dwindling. Staff is being laid-off. What’s a publisher to do in such dark times? Fortunately, there’s still a light shining in the tunnel. This glimmer of hope is authors. Here are 10 reasons

Feb 10 2009

"The Shack" is now a Mansion

As most people know, William Paul Young recently self-published a book for his kids called, “The Shack.” But, no one expected that this book would set records as the most successful self-published book in history. As of today, “The Shack” has sold over 6,100,000 copies! If you haven’t read it yet, get your head out

Jan 30 2009

Christian Book Expo: Fact or Fiction for Authors

By now, you’ve probably heard about the upcoming Christian Book Expo in Dallas, TX on March 20 – 22nd. This event is being billed by some as the “world’s largest Christian conference,” because it is expected to attract around 200 Christian authors and 20,000 attendees.Lately, I’ve received a lot of questions from authors who are

Jan 27 2009

What’s Your Marketing Motive?

Take a moment to ponder this question: “What motivates you to write a book or give a speech?” Do you feel compelled to tell people something that will help them? And, do you find yourself driven to share your message with someone and see positive results?We live in an era of unprecented technology where anyone