I have mentioned the need for a media kit in passing during Write Nonfiction in November. In January 2009, I…
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To Write Your Book and Get it Published, Build Your Platform NOW!
I just returned from speaking and working as a “book doctor” at the San Francisco Writers Conference. I’ve attended or…
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How to Publicize your Book: Getting Started
Many would-be nonfiction authors make the mistake of not beginning to think about publicity for their book until after they…
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8 Publicity Tips to Build Your Platform and Achieve Expert Status
Now that we are more than halfway through the month, it’s time to get really serious about platform building and…
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Start the New Year by Writing Your Media Bio
Okay, Write Nonfiction in November readers, I’m going to ask you this month to stop working on whatever nonfiction projects…
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Marketing Yourself and Your Book on the Cheap
Let’s say you managed to land that publishing deal, or you’ve successfully self-published your book. One way or another, to…
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How to Create an Author Showcase Website for the Media
Not only does every writer need to have a website or blog, but every writer trying to build a platform…
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Top 10 Ways for Writers to Establish Expert Credentials
Back to the topic of building platform, your goal as a nonfiction writer needs to revolve around becoming the expert…
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What’s a Platform? Why Do You Need One? And 18 Ways to Build One
If you are writing a nonfiction book, you need to know one word: platform. Not only do you need to…
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