There are many routes to traditional publishing—cold queries and pitch sessions, Twitter events and contests. Some of these options will take you directly to publishing house editors; most funnel through the ever-elusive Literary Agent.
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Create an automated sales funnel from one book to the next in only 3 steps
In a previous blog, we discussed simple steps to creating your very first sales funnel for your books. I gave you very specific steps followed by actionable examples of different sales funnel strategies. The end point of a sales funnel, of course, is the purchase. But what if the purchase itself could become the automated…
The Self-Editing Checklist: What you can fix yourself
I finished my manuscript! Now, that is a wonderful feeling, and one I hope to replicate many times in the future. But, it’s not all fun and games, yet. My friend is a book coach, and after reading over my story, she informed me there was still a lot of work to be done. She…
Four Things to Remember When You Pitch a Book to an Agent
One way to get out of the query trenches and really stand out? Pitch a book to an agent directly! Speaking face to face gives you the chance to make a personal impression, as well as gauge what the agent is getting excited about or turned off by as you speak. Even if it doesn’t…
How to get your children’s book illustrated
Most of us are not artists. However, most of us would agree that illustrations are essential to a successful children’s book. The style and design can make or break your book. So how do you go about getting illustrations? There are a lot of options. Traditional Publishing Here’s the thing: If you successfully query a…
How to set up a story time for your book at the library
Have you ever considered you can set up a story time for your book at a local library? Well, there’s no time like the present—especially since today is national Take Your Child to the Library Day! That’s right… who knew the calendar was so full of celebrations for writers and readers? Well, as it turns…
The best books for celebrating National Thesaurus Day
It’s National Thesaurus Day! I love a good thesaurus, and there are so many new ones to choose from to help you craft your story. Here are some favorites.
Holiday gifts for book lovers in your life
Books are always obvious gifts for book lovers. But we thought it would be fun to compile a few more ideas you can pick up to pair with your bookish gift.
How to Make a Book Aesthetic
Creating a book aesthetic can be a valuable tool to keep you inspired and motivated while writing your story. Here’s how our Admin team puts theirs together!
How low-content books can spark your creativity– and make money!
Low-content books can be a great side project to help recharge your creativity. It also helps that you can make a little money on them! Here was my experience.