Setup For a Successful Query

A couple weeks ago, we published a bit on how to writer a killer book proposal for all of our non-fiction writers out there.

How To Write a Killer Book Proposal

If you’re planning to trek through the non-fiction realm of authorship as a traditional author, you’re going to have to write a book proposal.

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The 4 Hats Self-Publishers Wear (In addition to being writers)

The best part of self-publishing is that you get creative control over every step of the process — but this is also one of the worst parts.

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Create the Hook That Sells Your Book

“So, what’s your book about?” This is a wonderful question, but it’s also a terrifying one.

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Guest Post: Authors and the Art of Self-Promotion, by Rachael Oku

Authors and the Art of Self-Promotion by Rachel Oku In every industry, the cliché goes that you have to “pay your dues” before you can make it.

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3 Reasons Your Tweets Are Not Working!

You think you’re doing everything right–multiple tweets per week, retweeting the right people, using #hashtags, sharing interesting articles–but it doesn’t seem to be gaining you any new followers.

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Back-to-School Marketing for ALL Authors!

I know, I know—it’s not even really mid-July yet.

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Words to Avoid When Pitching Your Book

Right off, we want you to know that you should be shameless when it comes to marketing your book.

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Does Your Book Have a Theme Song? Capitalize on Your Book’s Brand!

Every book has a genre. But within in that genre, what is your book’s brand?

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Five Questions before Querying Agents

Over the eons of book publishing, agent querying became the obvious next step once an author finished a manuscript.

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