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Your Six-Figure Book Idea
With my time teaching public speaking, I found that the number one reason students didn’t finish their speeches on time was because they just never picked a topic. They were just disarmed by becoming overwhelmed.
How to Maximize Your Book’s ROI
The number one mistake I see among first-time authors, regardless of genre, is failing to think about their book as a business. They’re not thinking about maximizing ROI or giving their book the longevity it needs.
The Top Six Book Scams of 2023
Check out this text just got about my book. It says, “Dear Amanda, I hope this message finds you well. I represent Lionsgate Entertainment. We recently stumbled upon your book, and we’re absolutely thrilled about it…”
Balancing Creativity and Commercial Appeal: Insights from Author Andrea Lynn’s Publishing Journey
I recently caught up with a longtime friend, Andrea Lynn, whose book “Dust Spells” is forthcoming from CamCat Books in May 2024. In the interview, Andrea recounted a publishing journey with some very high highs and some very
The Price of Publishing: 8 Essential Insights into Publishing Costs
Whether you’re self-publishing or hoping for a traditional book contract, it’s essential that you understand the costs associated with publishing a book. But so much of publishing happens behind closed doors. This can make it nearly impossible to really understand
5 Strategies to Build Your Author Platform (Plus 1 Overlooked Bonus Strategy)
Are you an aspiring author who has been told you need a platform to publish? It can be tricky to understand what agents, editors, and book coaches mean when we talk about author platform. That’s partly because the best strategy
