by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 29, 2014 | Book Industry News
Typically, most view January as the month of Resolutions. I suggest you don’t. Why—simply this: most Resolutions are trashed within a few weeks of making them. It’s estimated that over 75 percent of resolutions are quickly side-stepped. What are the top reasons...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 22, 2014 | Book Industry News
AuthorU.org started in Denver, Colorado via a Meetup.com group just five years ago. It’s evolved to include members in many states and even a few outside of the United States. One of the “hot” newish places to hang out, plan an event (I’m doing a two-parter on...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 19, 2014 | Book Industry News
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed… Now “ads” are popping to snag all those who might have missed out … and guess what, some of the deals will be better than what were originally offered. If you think you missed out on the holiday book-buying rush by not...
by bookshepherd_admin | Dec 5, 2014 | Book Industry News
The Book Shepherd Recommends as Ideal Gifts … I love it that I get to work on so many books throughout the year. Below are a few that should capture your attention that I shepherded this past year … all are available through Amazon.com for the quickest fulfillment....
by bookshepherd_admin | Nov 11, 2014 | Book Publicity, Books
A special message from Joan Stewart, for next weekend … If you want to sell books, you’ll sell far more if you’re not just an author. You also need to be an expert, even if you’re writing fiction. But it can take years to gain expert status in your...