Building Your Street Team
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,…
Month: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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:…
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…
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…