Authorcraft Book Club

What Exactly Does An Editor Do? The Role Has Changed Over Time

Jan 4, 2016

What Exactly Does An Editor Do? The Role Has Changed Over Time By Lynn Neary ┬á(from www.npr.org) ┬áHow much do editors shape the final book we read? When Harper Lee’s Go Set a Watchman was published earlier this year, readers learned that this much anticipated...

So what does a Literary Agent do?

Dec 31, 2015

An interview with literary agent Susan Mears Interviewed by Dee Blick – from her book ‘The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling book’ ┬á(Filament Publishing) I have always wondered what a literary agent does and how they can help you...

Hooking new readers

Dec 31, 2015

Book + Hook = Sales (Marketing Recipe for┬áAuthors)   BOOK MARKETING TIPS Is your book full of hooks? If you donÔÇÖt understand the question, donÔÇÖt worry. IÔÇÖll explain it shortly. After I ask a different question. Why did you read this article? I realize that...

10 Predictions for Publishing for 2016

Dec 31, 2015

10 Industry Predictions for 2016 By: Tom Chalmers When trends become clearÔÇöfrom self-publishing to writer events to the boutique model of the industry to the re-growth of print sales and large publisher consolidationÔÇöI regularly point out in the office that I...

5 steps to building your personal brand

Dec 31, 2015

5 steps to building your personal brand By Kaye Holland in TNT Magazine www.tntmagazine.com Are you an expert, teacher, practitioner or have you always wanted to write a book or share your story with a wider audience? Do you long to become self-employed and turn your...