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Platform and Branding
Amazon Advertising: Introduction

In October, we discussed keywords. There are two main goals when selecting your seven keywords: 1) to find words…
January 10, 2019
Book Proposals
Make a Lasting First Impression

In the rush to show a literary agent or editor your idea, many writers forget a simple yet important…
December 25, 2018
Publishing Pulse
The Economics of Publishing

I don’t think many authors have a clue about how rugged the economic terrain is for the average publishing…
December 12, 2018
Publishing Pulse
Do You “Own” Your ISBN? Do You Really Want To?

I recently read some advice to self-published authors, to the effect that Lulu offers their clients a “free” ISBN—but…
November 12, 2018
Book Proposals
Create a Winning Competetive Analysis

“Can I really compare my book with a bestselling author’s book?” “Why do I need this? Won’t I shine…
October 25, 2018
Publishing Pulse
Beware the Hollywood Stereotypes of Publishing

There seem to be plenty of people out there who have never published anything, but are happy to give…
October 12, 2018
Platform and Branding
Nailing Your Metadata: Keywords

Last month we talked about categories. Now we’re going to dig into the other side of the metadata equation:…
October 10, 2018
Book Proposals
The Why Behind a Book Proposal

No, agents and editors are not sadists. We do not ask you to write an extensive book proposal to…
September 30, 2018
Publishing Perspectives
How Many Pairs of Eyes Are on Your Book?

I recently finished making wording changes on a self-published book that had already been typeset and printed — or…
September 12, 2018
Platform and Branding
Nailing Your Metadata: Categories

What is Metadata? Metadata is the information you give to Amazon (or other distributors) that instructs them on where…
September 10, 2018
Book Proposals
Your Overview Must Grab Attention

Editors are searching for good writing and submissions. How do they find it? Several years ago I asked another…
August 25, 2018
Publishing Pulse
Beware of Purported “Trends” in Christian Publishing

Every time I read an article from Publisher’s Weekly about trends in Christian publishing, especially fiction, I find myself…
August 12, 2018
Book Proposals
DON’T SLAP THE DOCTOR WHEN YOUR BABY IS SICK

Editors are like doctors. People entrust their precious baby to them. Their beautiful, chubby, and well-loved child. Doctors must examine…
July 25, 2018
Book Proposals
Book Proposal Overview-Video

BOOK PROPOSALS IN A NUTSHELL Cherrilynn joins the hosts of Writers Chat to give an overview of Book Proposals.…
June 25, 2018
Publishing Pulse
The Dirty Little Secrets of Self-Publishing

Book authors are hearing more and more voices telling them to self-publish and “reap the profits that traditional publishers…
June 12, 2018
Book Proposals
Do Agents Really Care About My Cat?

I love cats, coffee, chocolate, and long walks on the beach, especially if the beach has sea glass. My…
May 25, 2018
Publishing Pulse
Publishing as a Business

Today’s book publishing market can be a dangerous place, with a lot of scam artists spouting confusing terminology. I…
May 12, 2018
Book Proposals
One Page Sell Sheet

The One Page Sell Sheet is like a mini resume. The sell sheet gives the agent or publisher pertinent…
April 25, 2018
Platform and Branding
SEO and Why It Matters by Vincent Davis

So you’ve published a book. You just launched it or you’re about to do so. What’s next? How do…
April 10, 2018
Book Proposals
Come to the Table-of Contents

Congratulations, the agent, and publisher liked what they read in your Cover Letter, and opened the door to the…
March 25, 2018
Book Proposals
Knock Four Times

A good cover letter is like an intriguing door, it invites the agent or publisher into your proposal. The publisher…
February 25, 2018
Platform and Branding
The Writer’s Many Hats by Vincent Davis

When you tell others that you are a writer, one image appears in their mind: you crowded over a…
February 11, 2018
Book Proposals
Proposal Do’s and Don’ts

Why was my proposal rejected? As a submissions reader, I now understand why my past book proposal was not…
January 6, 2018
Heard It Through The Hartline
Choosing the Best Book Title

Recently a client and I went back and forth several times until we settled on a title for her…
July 30, 2017
Journeying through the Writer's Life
For Writers: 7 Tips to Silence the Negative Voices in Your Head

Following the dream of becoming a writer involves so much more than just learning how to write. Sure that’s…
July 29, 2017