Networking For Writers Authors! Publishers! Do your 2005 career resolutions include more networking with people who you need to cultivate to build buzz for your business? You’ve heard that you only have one chance to make a good impression.This year, discover the secrets of strategic networking, clearly encased in the acronym "spine." Spine … [Read more...]

Publishing Your Own Book of Poetry Many established poets published themselves initially, some of them do so continually. In the literary arena that currently exists this is very acceptable and respected. But before you consider self-publishing consider the following. Does your poetry hold universal appeal? You can determine whether or not … [Read more...]

Sell More Books! Do you want to sell books? Lots of books? If so, you have to become a tireless self-promoter. Not good at self-promotion? Not a problem. You can learn. The first thing to realize is that there are no guarantees a book is going to sell just because it's well-written. However, it is guaranteed to sell if it's marketed well. A … [Read more...]

The Five Major Mistakes Self-Publishers Make When Deciding On Website Development A website is a great way to increase your audience for your book and to generate sales. However, there are five major mistakes that e-Moxie has seen self-publishers make when deciding to have a website developed. If you have any questions or would like more … [Read more...]

Viral PR & Fortune Magazine So a lot of people have been writing in and asking me how I managed to garner a full-page feature story on my Expertizing workshops in Fortune Small Business Magazine. I'll 'fess up all to the subscribers of my free Expertizing newsletter on getting more media attention for your book & biz in next week's issue … [Read more...]

Do You Want to Increase Your Sales? Are you sure? It is difficult to plan your actions and focus your attention on such an indefinite objective as "increase sales." Instead, specifically restate your objective to increase your gross revenue, build additional profits or perhaps deplete a large inventory of books. The distinction is important … [Read more...]

I have written a children’s picture book. How do I proceed with having it edited and illustrated? Following the correct procedure in having your children’s book edited and illustrated can be the difference between your title becoming a literary as well as financial success or not. Mistakes at this point of the process are almost always costly … [Read more...]