by bookshepherd_admin | Oct 6, 2014 | Author Success, Book Success
One of the website strategist and specialists I bring into work with many of my authors is Amber Ludwig of NGNG. Last year, AuthorU.org did a special BookCamp that focused on the six critical areas that are must haves to make it in the authoring world today that she...
by bookshepherd_admin | Sep 22, 2014 | Author Success, Book Marketing
“I don’t know how to market books” … “I don’t want to market books” … “I can’t market books” … “I, I, I … just want to be left alone and write. It’s my passion. Don’t you...
by bookshepherd_admin | Sep 15, 2014 | Author Success, Book Success
It’s all about finding the RIGHT buyer for your book. And, it’s all about finding the RIGHT pitch to make to them! Step 1 … The Pitch and Platform When someone asks what your book is about … what do you say as you Pitch them your work and words? Do you...
by bookshepherd_admin | Aug 23, 2014 | Author Success, Publishing at Sea
If there is one thing I want for authors, it’s this: succeed. Succeed in the writing of their book; succeed in the design and production of their book; succeed in the publishing of their book; succeed in the marketing of their book … succeed! That’s why I want...
by bookshepherd_admin | Aug 15, 2014 | Author Success
When it comes to writing, and publishing, the fabulous concept you had a few years ago may need to be rethought, revamped, or, gulp, tossed out. Is the idea you have current? Leading Age? Has it been done been done before and have you come up with a whole new...