Communicate Details When Planning Your Book

By Marcus Isom Communication works for those who work at it. – John Powell Everyday projects, work, and even home life are becoming increasingly complex. It is important to account for all the little areas and details in order for things to run smoothly, and to prevent mistakes from happening. Here are some tips on [...]

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WinePress Author Wins Moonbeam Children’s Book Award

Carolyn McWilliams Brown, author of All You Want and then Some, won a prestigious Moonbeam Children’s Book Award this weekend in Charleston, WV. Judges chose gold, silver and bronze medalists in 36 categories, covering the full range of children’s book genres from picture books to poetry; holiday to health issues. The awards attracted nearly a [...]

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We All Mentor Every Day – Whether We Realize It Or Not

The title of this blog post is a quote from A Mentor’s Fingerprint: Leave a mark, make a difference. And it epitomizes the relationship that authors Ann Griffiths and Donna Inglis and coach Barbara Kois developed during the editorial coaching process in preparation for publishing this book. Many thanks to WinePress for creating this new [...]

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Appearance is Everything

By Janice Robeson I love to open a book fresh from the printer and get a whiff of the ink! (Don’t think me too strange—I did end up working for a publisher!) If you’re an author, chances are you are also an avid reader. We who love books don’t just read them—we like to touch [...]

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You Need a Professional Photo for Your Book Jacket

By Laura Christianson Reprinted with permission You’re a confident, professional businessperson. Then why are you featuring a grainy, five-year-old picture of yourself on your Web site? If you’re serious about connecting with clients and want to show the world you mean business, you need to invest in a professional photo of yourself. It’s less painful [...]

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Want to Sell Books? Think Like Your Reader

People are selfish. Most don’t really care why you wrote your book; they want to know is what is in it for them. So… think like your reader. Your busy reader. If you meet someone in an elevator, you don’t have 15 minutes to tell them about your book. You need a sound bite… a [...]

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This Week’s Media Appearances by Our Authors

Tuesday, Oct 6 6:08-6:18 a.m. ET Bonnie Partyka & Joanne Klinger, co-authors of Surviving Shattered Dreams, will guest on Mornings with Lorri & Larry on FamilyNet radio. Tuesday, Oct 6 10:30-10:45 a.m. MT Rick Lemons, author of The Race: From Pit Row to Victory Lane, will guest on KCMI radio. Thursday, Oct 8 8-9 p.m. [...]

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