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Podcasts for Writers
Greenleaf Team - May 11, 2008By Aaron Hierholzer Writers: Put away that inkwell and feather for a while and get hip to podcasts. We’ve already shown you the elements of a superb podcast; now we’ve prepared a list of podcast resources to a) strengthen your knowledge of the book industry and the writerly craft on More
What’s a Blogroll–Can I Get a Side of Friends with It?
Nettie Hartsock - Mar 24, 2008One of the things I’m asked fairly often is, “What is a blogroll?” and then “Why do I need a blogroll? What will it do for me?” The best way I can explain a blogroll is that it’s a list of your favorite websites, bloggers you admire, and even blogs More
To Blog or Not to Blog…That Is a Necessary Question
Nettie Hartsock - Feb 22, 2008Recently I stirred up a bit of debate when I noted on a podcast interview that I don’t always recommend that authors have a blog. You could have heard a virtual pin drop for a moment as this statement was met with silence! When you’re an author, one of the More
Share and Share Alike: Why Customization Is Taking Over
Yvonne DiVita - Jan 24, 2008Consumer-generated media is all the rage. Technology provides each of us with the means to create all manner of content, at will. The average world citizen today has literally taken over the publishing world, and woe be to those industry professionals who ignore this emerging trend. The truth is, today’s More
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Contact (Not the Alien Kind)
Want the key to a good media hook in promoting your book promotion interview? Here it is: Reveal enough about ... [Link]
Doing vs. Saying
In the late 80s, as some of their DX7 keyboards were returned to the factory for repair, Yamaha noted the ... [Link]
Paging Mr., Mrs., or Ms. Average—Where Are You?
Have you ever written a persuasive advertisement for your website with the average reader in mind? Did that go well? ... [Link]
Build Your Platform before You Need It
There was a band that made friends with a morning disc jockey by sending him custom song clips for his ... [Link]
To Buy — Or To Go Bye-Bye
Bryan Eisenberg makes a good point in his article, A Land Beyond Usability: A smooth road to nowhere still gets ... [Link]
Weird = Greatness
Can you teach greatness? Unfortunately, no. It can, however, be learned. Anyone can observe greatness around him and be inspired ... [Link]
What You Don’t Know You Know
As a specialist in your field, you know a lot about your industry and about yourself. If I had a ... [Link]
Learning the Rules of the Media
Most authors who try to get news coverage for their books come away disappointed. Rick Frishman has written an article ... [Link]
Bathing Suits at Halloween?
Clothing retailers know there are substantial sales to be made by stocking bathing suits at the first hint of spring. ... [Link]
Sell More Books! Simple!
Want to sell more books? Then answer your website visitors’ questions to their satisfaction. Bryan Eisenberg says you could sell ... [Link]
Bestseller Ideas
In this week’s interview, Dean Rotbart and Michael Drew discuss the likelihood of a book idea becoming a publishing success. In their discussion, they reveal how to identify whether your idea is bestseller material. Do you really have a sure-fire idea for a bestseller? Hear what they have to say . . . .
The Lessons of Harry Potter: A Beneath the Cover Podcast
Michael R. Drew discusses what all authors - even those writing non-fiction - can learn from the phenomenal success of the Harry Potter Series. More
