How to Build an Author Platform Through Email Lists

Targeting email inboxes gives authors direct access to readers Author platforms: weÔÇÖre still talking about them because theyÔÇÖre such a crucial part of introducing new books and new authors to a wider readership. And, for indie authors, having a robust author...

Frankfurt Book Fair 2015

Frankfurt Book Fair was once again attended on behalf of AuthorCraft members by Literary Agent Susan Mears (www.susanmears.com) Though there was no dominant book or theme at this yearÔÇÖs Frankfurt Book Fair, attendees have reported a busy, business-like week, with...

The biggest new trend in publishing might shock you!

By Michael Kozlowski Ever year major publishers release books by debut authors and perennial bestsellers. What is interesting is how every year the entire industry follows certain trends, whether its genre based or the 2013 trend of celebrity memoirs. The biggest...

Amazon Knows Who Your Author Friends Are

If AmazonÔÇÖs commitment to monitoring your shopping, reading, and social networking habits werenÔÇÖt enough of a bellwether for this bit of news, hereÔÇÖs a thing for you: Amazon knows who your writer friends are and no, you canÔÇÖt post reviews for them. HereÔÇÖs...

Lusitania Novel Wins Historical Fiction Prize In The United States

The M.M. Bennetts Award for Historical Fiction Announced The winner of the M. M. Bennetts Award for Historical Fiction was announced today at the Historical Novel Society Conference in Denver. Originality of subject and characters, depth of research and excellence of...