Every writer dreams of becoming a best-selling author. But, as most of us know, that’s a rare achievement that few ever attain. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a best-seller to make a decent living as a writer.Still, I ran across an interesting post from Joe Wickert, the Executive Publisher for Wiley & Sons. It’s
How Do Speakers Get More Bookings?
If you’re a professional speaker or an author who wants to promote a new book through speaking, then you’ve probably wondered, “How do speakers get booked?” Is there a magic wand that you can wave to get more bookings?Actually, there is no secret formula, but here’s some interesting information that can help answer the question.
Interesting Book Statistics
Ever wonder what happens to your book once it’s published? Hopefully, it sells well and the publisher is happy, which generally means… a successful fiction book sells at least 5,000 copies. a successful nonfiction book sells at least 7,500 copies. But, if it doesn’t sell, then what happens? Check out these interesting statistics: • 40%
The Dangers of Blogging
Why would a marketing consultant post a blog message on the dangers of blogging? Because I sincerely care about the growth of your business or ministry. And, my research has shown that blogs could be the biggest time waster since Solitaire became standard on office computers. Here’s my assumption: You’re a very busy author or
Save Money Printing Your Newsletters
As you know, sending a regular newsletter is smart marketing strategy to help spread your message. Sometimes, though, it’s a hassle to baby-sit your printer while it takes hours to churn out hundreds of newsletter copies…not to mention the cost of paper and ink. Well, FedEx Kinko’s is offering a sweet deal to outsource your