Posted on January 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of career advice and industry news to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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To get on podcasts, create a media kit: Michelle Glogovac provides clear steps on how authors can compile a package that will help others promote them (Jane Friedman).
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Ten tips for creating a successful author website: Penny Sansevieri shares a list of one-time and ongoing tasks to ensure your web presence serves your writing career (Author Marketing Experts).
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How artists are following Taylor Swift's rights example: Okay, so this is maybe a little bit of a stretch, but if you somehow left any Kris Rusch posts doubting the value of retaining or reclaiming IP rights ... look at what Taylor Swift is making others do, to their benefit (The Guardian).
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How to make book trailers in six easy steps: The emergence of widely available AI tools has inspired Jason Hamilton to take a fresh look at how to and why invest in a promotional video for your books (Kindlepreneur).
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Fresh perspective sells: Kathryn Craft explains why this isn't just a New Year's trend, but rather a great way to reinvigorate your fiction (Writer Unboxed).
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Character dynamics in fantasy romance: Author Aurora Ascher clarifies how the standard advice for these two genres applies in the hybrid known as "romantasy" (Writer's Digest).
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