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 […]
Top 3 Mistakes Writers/Authors Make with Social Media
Guest Blogger, Elissa Liu, Co-Founder of Spark Growth Partners To listen to Elissa’s interview on the show: http://wp.me/p1KmwD-6ky We’re huge fans of Your Book is Your Hook, so we were excited to chat with Jennifer and share thoughts on how writers and authors can use social media effectively. Most of us consume social media in […]
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 […]
Book Expo America: Behind the Scenes for How to Write a Book & Publish a Book
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-6d7 Today let’s talk about conferences for every part of the process for writing a book and publishing a book. For many interested in the book publishing industry, conferences are […]
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
Author Platform: Blogging Do’s and Don’ts
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://bit.ly/Zj5Ee0 Today let’s talk about how to take your creative ideas to the blog on your website. Blogging is a core component of your author platform. It is a venue […]