This post is by Guest Blogger, David Morrell, NY Times Best-Selling Author The popularity of e-books began in 2009, signaling a permanent change in the publishing world. The traditional paradigm involved gatekeepers, such as agents and editors, who considered submissions and often responded with a note that basically said, “This doesn’t meet our current needs.” […]
Resources for How to Write a Book
As authors and writers, we’re always learning about resources and industry tools that we can use to improve our book project performance and the enjoyment of our writing and marketing experiences. Today let’s talk about the many resources available to help you learn how to write a book. Many people have an idea for a […]
ThrillerFest: The Writers’ Conference for Thriller Writers
By Jennifer S. Wilkov, Host of the “Your Book Is Your Hook!” Show on WomensRadio, Book Business Consultant & The Literary Agent Matchmaker™ To listen to the show: http://wp.me/p1KmwD-6oX As authors and writers, we’re always learning about resources and industry tools that we can use to improve our book project performance and the enjoyment of our writing […]
Author Platform: Where Online Meets Offline Book Marketing
Today let’s talk about your author platform and why it needs to include online and offline activities.
Author Platform: What Is Media? – Use the News to Boost Your Book & Platform
Today let’s talk about how to be an author who uses the news and leverages the media for your platform.
“Why would I want to go backward?”
Guest Blogger, Patti Davis, Author To listen to Patti’s interview on the show: http://bit.ly/Zc4lk7 One thing that every writer longs for is a chance to put their work out into the world. For too long, the only way to accomplish this was to try and get a literary agent (which can include groveling, begging, and […]
Social Proof, Online Book Club, & Harvard Author Outsmarting Anger on the “Your Book Is Your Hook!” Show
Kristen Weber, c0-founder of Shelf Pleasure a destination website for women who love to read, and Harvard Medical Professor and Author, Dr. Joseph Shrand, will appear as guest on the Your Books Is Your Hook! Show on WomensRadio.com
On Self-Publishing: Breaking Tradition
As a wife, mother, author, blogger, and volunteer, it was crucial for me to find a publisher who would balance the chaos in a simple, flexible package. CreateSpace provided an easy-to-navigate dashboard with an a la carte menu for editing, formatting, designing, distributing, and marketing my work.
“Thrill Me—Please!”
By Guest Blogger Michaela Hamilton, Executive Editor of Kensington Publishing http://www.KensingtonBooks.com Click Here to listen this interview any time after 9:00 am EST Tuesday July 26th, 2011 on the WomensRadio Network Murder! Mayhem! Danger! Action! What makes a thriller exciting? All of those elements—plus a certain magic called storytelling. At Kensington we are proud to […]
“Your Book Is Your Hook” Show – Random House Trade Paperbacks + Ellen Sussman’s FRENCH LESSONS
By Jennifer S. Wilkov, host of the “Your Book Is Your Hook!” Show on WomensRadio www.yourbookisyourhook.com Click Here to listen this interview any time after 9:00 am EST Tuesday July 12th, 2011 on the WomensRadio Network Jane von Mehren, Senior Vice President, Publisher, Trade Paperbacks for the Random House Publishing Group, and Ellen Sussman, the […]