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You are an author … do you call yourself an expert?

You are an author … do you call yourself an expert?

by bookshepherd_admin | Jun 10, 2025 | Author Success, Publishing, Writing Success

At any given time, you will be in a group of people. Many of them within the group desire to write and publish a book. Some will say it out loud, others internalize it … think about it:  “someday” I’ll write my book. Why write a book? Let me...
Summer Selling to Sell to Libraries

Summer Selling to Sell to Libraries

by bookshepherd_admin | Jun 3, 2025 | Author Success, Book Success

   Attendance at libraries picks up this month … June officially launches library summer events.   For authors, libraries can be your best friend. here are over two million libraries globally and they spend roughly $31 billion annually! In the U.S., library...
Hunkering Down and Planning Forward for Authors

Hunkering Down and Planning Forward for Authors

by bookshepherd_admin | May 20, 2025 | Author Success, Book Selling, Planning, Speaking

If you feel like “the times” are in a bit of a roller coaster this year, you are not alone. Times are tough for some and times are good for others. And, most likely, it’s going to continue to be a roller coaster ride for many with the economy and the...
PR, Publicity, and Press Releases for Authors

PR, Publicity, and Press Releases for Authors

by bookshepherd_admin | Aug 27, 2024 | Book Publicity, PR and Media

Author Portal to PR Power and POP! A Press Release is an ideal way to start the publicity train for you and your book. When and where do you distribute your press release? An excellent question. I  reached out to someone who I’ve had on my podcast several times....
Author Beware … Publishing Predators Are Breeding

Author Beware … Publishing Predators Are Breeding

by bookshepherd_admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Book Industry News, Publishing Predators

Oh, what a tangled web they weave … publishing predators are breeding with the surge of authors now by-passing traditional publishing. Over half of books published today are by the self and indie publishers. Traditional publishers are taking notice and are now...
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