The phrase street team was a new one for me when I first embarked on the publishing journey. I had to ask a couple of seasoned authors what it meant, and though I received varying definitions, I got the gist. A “street team” is the group of people who act as ambassadors for your book and […]
Archive | June, 2024
A Subsidiary Rights Kick-Start
This is a blog birthed from experience. I’ve been on both sides of a contract and have heard quite a few positive and negative experiences about this seemingly confusing section of a publishing agreement. Enough to encourage writers not to ignore the “small print.” All the same, subsidiary rights can be confusing, but the monetizing […]
5 Ways to Promote Your Book Without Fatiguing Your Audience
Guest Post by Publicist Sophia Moriarty Many authors understandably feel nervous about promoting their book, fearing that doing so will wear out their audience. However, the key to promoting your book without wearing out your audience is to consider the value you can provide, and to approach any promotion as an opportunity to engage in […]
Operation Storytime
Thanks to a few ingenious members of the United States Military, their families, contributions of noble supporters, and partner organizations, United Through Reading (UTR) was born. Through their free UTR App, deployed service members and Veterans can video record themselves reading a book then send it, along with a free copy of the book, to […]
Writing When You Don’t Want to Write
I laugh when I think about my history with schoolwork. Though I was a decent student, I was never keen on homework. Instead, I would write all sorts of fictional stories and journal entries (I still have many of them). Literally, I would avoid homework to write. But now I write full time for clients […]
Author Q&A With Jeffrey Dunn
As featured on NPR and Medium, Jeffrey Dunn is a critically acclaimed author and award-winning teacher. His works of cultural fiction include the Washington State Book Award-nominated Radio Free Olympia, the surreal Dream Fishing the Little Spokane, his upcoming Wildcat, An Appalachian Romance as well as Whiskey Rebel, and his poetry collection Hubcap Collection Plate. […]
A Sour Note: A Music Box Mystery
Everyone loves a good mystery. Especially, a well-written one. This book by Jill Piscitello is a fun read that sweeps you off to summertime along the shore. Set in the idyllic location—The Hamptons—Maeve Clearly returns to her hometown hoping to hide away from publicity scandal that unfortunately is all too popular for her to shed. […]
Tiny Heroes, World Changers, and charity: water
You may have heard about the global initiative. Or perhaps you’ve read the book Thirst. If not, then take this moment to learn about the life-changing mission known as charity: water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe water to people around the world. No easy task. Just ask the team behind the movement that […]
Exploring Wonder: Strategies for Keeping the Flame of Learning Alive
In an ever-changing world, the ability to pursue knowledge with passion and dedication stands out as a key ingredient for success and personal fulfillment. Cultivating a love of learning in children from an early age lays the foundation for a lifetime of exploration, curiosity, and growth. This Books Uplift article guides you through practical strategies […]
Author Q&A With Anne Butler Montgomery
Anne Butler Montgomery has worked as a television sportscaster, newspaper and magazine writer, teacher, author, and amateur sports official. She finished her on-camera broadcasting career with a two-year stint as the studio host for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. Montgomery was a freelance and/or staff reporter for six publications, writing sports, features, movie reviews, and archeological […]