20 Rules for an Effective News Release

No matter how long your book has been on the market, a new press release can be written at any time to spur media coverage for your topic. The press release (also called a news release) is not a book report; it’s a feature-style story that highlights a newsworthy angle from your book. Hard copy [...]

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How to Work With Your Publicist

“The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, And all the sweet serenity of books.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow By Robyn Williams A goal for most authors is to get their book into as many hands possible. And there’s nothing like cuddling up with a good book. Although, we do live in a day and time where [...]

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Author of ‘Felix Mendelssohn’ to Guest on KRCU-FM

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10 AM Central Time Helen Martens, author of Felix Mendelssohn: Out of the Depths of His Heart will guest on Caffé Concerto on KRCU-FM in Missouri. Much of the world regards him as the most gifted musical genius of all time, but few people know Felix Mendelssohn the son, brother, husband, [...]

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When is Going Out to Dinner a Business Expense?

By Jan Owens If you are a writer then taking someone to lunch or dinner can be a business expense. Breakfast, lunch or dinner with fellow writers, editors, publishers, agents, lawyers, accountants or those you are interviewing for research for writing assignments can all be considered a deductible business expense, as long as the meal [...]

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Author News, November 17-20, 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10-10:10 a.m. CT Rick Lemons, author of The Race: From Pit Row to Victory Lane, will guest on KJAB 88.3 FM in central Missouri. Is your spiritual engine running on fumes? Do you feel like you’re falling behind in the race of life, or that you’ve hit the wall? Get ready [...]

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Do You Have a Business Card For Your Book?

Business cards are an absolute must if you’ve got a book in print. In order to keep your topic/ministry in front of people all the time, you should constantly be passing out your business card to everyone you meet. Remember, the person you give the card to may not be interested in purchasing your book, [...]

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Spill It Out

I’m not a very good writer, but I’m an excellent rewriter. ~James Michener A blank page sits open on your computer screen. Your fingers are poised, ready to take action. Sighing, you push the office chair back and search for another book on World War II from the bulging bookshelf lining the wall behind you. [...]

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