It’s important for authors to protect their mental health; like any other job, failing to care for your mental wellbeing can result in serious burnout. As an author and a psychotherapist, Bryan Robinson understands the unique challenges authors face when caring for their mental wellbeing. Robinson has successfully published numerous titles about combatting both workaholism […]
Ever wondered what it was like to be an audiobook narrator and voice actor? Today on the blog we’re sitting down with Thomas Judd, a talented vocal artist who has narrated over 180 audiobook titles, including books by George Orwell, Bernard Cornwell, James Patterson, David Mitchell, Georgette Heyer and Anton du Beke–as well as titles […]
Today we’re sitting down with Jenna Noll, a software developer with Libro.fm, an online platform that allows you to purchase audiobooks in a way that benefits your local bookstore. The site features audiobooks from indie and traditional authors alike, and has partnered with thousands of booksellers. Jenna gives us an insider’ss look at the audiobook […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up on January 20th. We take this time to reflect on MLK’s mission, his life’s work, and his unwavering dedication to Black rights in America, and meanwhile we should also use this reflection to propel us to action. This MLK day is particularly poignant as it also falls […]
You’ve published a book, you wrote it, edited, published, and publicized it, and now it’s out into the world. The buzz and excitement around the launch is slowly dying down. Now, you’re ready to crack your knuckles and work on your next writing project. So, how do you keep your audience engaged in the lull […]
Part of publicizing your book means spreading the word about you! Some authors love this, while others dread it, but whatever side you’re on, it’s good to prepare for the possibility of talking about yourself and your book A LOT! Radio and podcast interviews are great for this. These can be interviews with local stations, […]
“Sell Like a Spy: The Art of Persuasion from the World of Espi onage” Jeremy Hurewitz | Aug. 27, 2024 | Diversion Books | Nonfiction Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1635769937 | $28.99 NEW YORK CITY – In “Sell Like a Spy” (Diversion Books, Aug. 27, 2024), espionage expert and corporate intelligence agent Jeremy Hurewitz dives into […]
Creating an author brand can be tricky — it’s supposed to be you, but which parts of you? An author brand is all about how you present yourself to the world. Your brand identity encompasses your personality and expertise. In other words, how you make people feel and what you make them think about. Think […]
What are beta readers? Did you know that rom-com classics like Pretty in Pink (1986), My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) and Scott Pilgrim vs the World (2010) originally had very different endings? After audiences reacted negatively to the endings in test screenings, the scripts were reworked to have the endings we know today. Just as […]
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