At first, Anna Todd wrote fan fiction on her phone. She then published her chapters to Wattpad. Eventually, after she earned over a million views, several literary agents reached out to her. After five years, her story AFTER became a New York Times Bestseller. Today,...
Since I’m a book publicist, I am often asked to help authors land speaking gigs. This requires a very high level of expertise that we do not have. However, authors can make a great deal of money speaking. In fact, some may make more speaking than selling books....
Since I’m a book publicist and book marketing guy, it’s not uncommon for me to weigh in on book cover designs. Sometimes, it’s too late for changes. If you’re an author, don’t overlook the importance of a book cover design. After all, book buyers will judge your book...
For hundreds of years, fiction writers have used pen names. Believe it or not, some authors have more than 10 pen names. Pen names are useful for authors who think their name will affect how their audience portrays them. The most famous pen name is Mark Twain, which...
When you hop on a Zoom call for a media interview, you may wonder how some people look the part. There are a number of tips and tricks they use to not only look great but also nail their interviews. Since I’ve had so many personal Zoom experiences, I’ve decided to...