I have co-authored several books with different authors over the years. And I am currently working on two more collaborative projects right now. I have found co-authoring a book can be powerful. I first stumbled upon this idea in 2009 when I first met Heather Hart. Heather contacted me on my website FindYourTrueBeauty.com to ask […]
How to Increase Your Chances of a New York Times Book Review
Every author has different goals. I once heard an author say that they would only count themselves successful if their book was reviewed in the New York Times. I didn’t think much of it at the time. When I researched, I found out that the New York Times Book Review has an open submission policy. This […]
How to Become an Award-Winning Author
While reasons may vary, every author wants to get their book into the hands of readers. We write, publish, and market our books with that goal in mind. It’s how we sell books. One of the ways we can interest new readers in our books is by letting them know of our success. We share […]
Kash In With Kindle
We recently hosted publishing expert, Kristen Eckstein, in a live hangout called, “Kash in with Kindle.” In the hangout Kristen shared: Why Kindle is the place to be (the hard-core numbers may shock you) The secret to pricing your e-book so it best reaches your market How to steer clear of negative credibility-destroying Amazon reviews […]
How to Translate Your Book and Get Published into Other Languages
Have you thought about how to translate your book and get it published in other languages? Since I published my first book in 2008, I have thought about this possibility. But, it did not become a reality until this week. As of Christmas Eve, I now have one of my books published in Spanish! What […]
How To Change The Price Of Your Paperback Book
Book sales are a great way to boost visibility and increase sales – and they don’t just apply to eBooks! Long before eBooks came around, paperback books were here. And believe it or not, people still read “real” books. There are people who like to hold them. Enjoy the smell and feel of them. Or […]
650+ Places for Authors to Get Exposure for Their Books Through Guest Blogging
Are you looking for ways to get exposure for your books? One effective way is to be a guest on another person’s blog. You can organize a blog tour or simply be featured on one blog at a time. Here are some places you can research for guest blogging and contact if you are interested […]
3 Keys to Writing Success and Overcoming Procrastination
What does it take to be a successful writer? As I have reflected on my own journey, I am going to share with you 3 keys to writing success. I would love to hear your keys to success as well in the comments. Writing and Publishing Books Many people are amazed that I have published […]