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 […]
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Writer’s Corner: 5 Tips For Pre-Publication Book Promotion
You might think a successful book launch starts the day you sign your publishing contract. Actually, it starts much earlier—the day you declare yourself an author. But for this piece, let’s explore some of the promotion steps you can take once you’ve signed a contract with the publisher and you’re ramping up for a book […]
Rough Waters: From Surviving to Thriving with a Progressive Muscular Dystrophy
The story author Heather C. Markham shares of her life is a compilation of raw tragedy and gritty, bold, confident, and brave determination. Because of her debilitating disease she’s hit rock bottom time and again, but despite the setbacks, Heather never gives up. I’ve read plenty of uplifting books where physical, mental, and emotional setbacks […]
4 Benefits of a Book-Based Education
“Formal education gets you a job. Self-education makes you rich.” ~ Jim Rohn There are countless success stories told by millionaires, icons, leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, celebrities, influencers, professionals, and authors who gained their education from books. Whether they didn’t succeed in a formal teaching environment or didn’t have access to, or the luxury of, traditional […]
Advice From Pros: Allison Felus
Allison Felus is a twenty-year veteran of the publishing industry, with experience managing workflows and creating efficiencies across editorial and production departments. She has edited and/or prepared for print scores of titles in a variety of genres and is currently a proud resident of Chicago. She is a fantastic, and multitalented human being, podcast host, […]
6 Picks: Must-Read Books for Successful Spring Cleaning
It’s that time of year when you’re pulling your hair out from all the stuff, dust, papers, junk, pet hair, and sweater fuzz that’s accumulated over the last few months. From offices to garages, physical files to clouds, kitchens to closets, the unwanted and unneeded is just begging to be purged. For starters, what will […]
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable
There’s the adage, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” For many, that teacher is discovered through reading. That’s why it’s important to continue to consume motivational and self-help books . The right mentor, coach, and teacher is waiting. And if you’re poised to achieve the impossible, Relentless is your partner. This book […]
Writer’s Corner: Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Preemptive Offer
It’s exciting to get a call from your literary agent (or directly from the publisher) informing you they are interested in your book. You want to celebrate and of course you should. But before you pop the cork on that champagne, make sure you know what you’re signing up for. Just ask the experts in […]
Leadership Lessons Learned in Pursuit of Connecting with Readers
Guest Post by Leadership Expert and Author, Dan Albaum Exceptional leadership has never been more needed, and valued, in today’s business world of unexpected change and constant volatility. Even In a sea of digital devices and exploding video content, the written word remains powerful and is an opportunity for each of us to positively impact […]
Elements Authors Use to Build the Intense Suspense
You’ve just tossed a handful of popcorn into your mouth when “Bam!” the killer jumps out of the closet. You jump, choke, and rush to the kitchen for a cool drink to clear the cough and curb your adrenaline. While that movie success is the result of a million-dollar budget, authors don’t have that luxury. […]