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- Inspirational Author Quotes About Writing - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2022 from Scott LorenzIf you’re an aspiring author in search of the secrets to success, it only makes sense to ask those who have achieved it. After all, they’ve been in your shoes. While you may not be able to speak to successful authors directly, you can read their quotes. I’ve done the heavy lifting for you ...
Views: 389 - Book Cover Designers for Authors by Book Publicist Scott Lorenz - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Scott LorenzA Good Book Cover Can Help Sell a Book- A Bad Cover Can Kill a Book “Your book cover is not a decoration. It’s a smart business investment.” George Foster Foster Covers http://www.fostercovers.com Being a book publicist and book marketing guy I often weigh in on book cover designs. ...
Views: 1021 - How Authors Can Get Speaking Gigs by Book Publicist Scott Lorenz - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Scott LorenzAs a book publicist, I am constantly being asked to help authors get speaking gigs. But, it’s a specialty in itself and outside our wheelhouse. Authors can make a lot of money speaking, more so sometimes than selling books, but often it’s the book that creates the demand so there is a symbiotic ...
Views: 1375 - Tips on How to Turn Your Book Into a Movie from Book Publicist Scott Lorenz - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Scott LorenzAs a book publicist I am frequently asked to help my clients get a movie deal. To help you understand just what it takes to get your book noticed and turned into a movie, it only makes sense to share some advice from movie producers. Let’s take a closer look at what reputable movie producers ...
Views: 851 - Want to Get Your Book Published? Get an AUTHOR’S Consultant - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2018 from Scott LorenzHow an Author’s Consultant Can Cinch Your Book Deal by Scott Lorenz As a book publicist, I am frequently asked to find a literary agent for my author clients. While I know many agents and publishers and work with them, it’s not what I do. But, from time to time, I find someone who can really ...
Views: 1071 - Authors: Your Book Needs an Audiobook! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2018 from Scott LorenzAudiobooks are quickly becoming a popular method of “reading,” with estimated revenue reported at $2.5 billion for 2017 and up 22.7% for 2018 according to Publisher’s Weekly. Busy readers are opting to listen to their favorite books while jogging, driving, and even washing the dishes—usually on ...
Views: 928 - How to Get a Sales Force of 65,000 Reps to Sell Your Book - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Scott LorenzOver the years many authors have complained about the time, energy, harassment, and money required to get bookstores to stock their book. They bemoaned the fact that there was not a better way and dealing with bookstores seemed like a necessary evil to be endured, and endured and endured ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Top Book Fairs & Festivals for Authors for 2015 - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Scott LorenzBook festivals and fairs are a great way for authors to meet book buyers and reviewers, interact with fellow authors and publishers, meet your readers and find new ones too. As an author you can network with book industry leaders, locate the help you need, such as a publicist or book editor, and ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - Medium- A New Writing Tool For Authors - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Scott LorenzWalter Isaacson uses it. NY Times journalist David Carr uses it. Author Emily Gould, Journalist Ben Smith, and Entrepreneur Elon Musk use it too. What is it? It’s a new site for authors called MEDIUM. It was founded by Twitter co-founders Evan Williams and Biz Stone in August 2012. On ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - Jewish Book Fairs & Festivals Authors Can Attend in 2015 - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Scott LorenzIf you are a Jewish author or specialize in writing about Jewish issues, you should consider visiting book fairs in the Jewish community. Book fairs are excellent places for authors to interact with the public as well as network with book industry leaders, publicists and book editors. Book ...
Views: 1569(2 votes) - What Authors Can Learn From Motown Hits - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Scott LorenzWho doesn’t love the music of Motown? Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, The Temptations, Lionel Richie and The Four Tops – their classic songs have entertained people from all walks of life for over 50 years. I recently noticed that the titles of some of the ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Authors: Use Alliteration for Illumination of Your Book Title - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Scott LorenzAlliteration is a very useful literary tool. Alliteration is simply defined as the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words and also the repetition of an initial consonant sound, as in "a peck of pickled peppers." Incorporating alliteration ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Authors: Turn to Kickstarter to Launch Your Book - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Scott LorenzIn Renaissance times and during other eras it was common for artists, sculptors and other creative people to recruit patrons and sponsors to fund their works so they could create masterpieces without worrying about such trivial matters as making a living. Today it also is important for ...
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