by Kelly Notaras | Oct 13, 2018 | Publishing, Self Publishing, The Book Biz, Tips
When you’ve got a book coming out in the world, everybody is going to start asking you the same question: “Are you going on a book tour?” My answer, after 20 years in the book business, is an emphatic NO! In this video explains why—and what to do instead. Filmed...
by Kelly Notaras | Oct 6, 2018 | Love + Books, Publishing, Self Publishing, The Book Biz, Tips
A book launch can bring up many feelings, including excitement, exhilaration, and—like it or not—a certain amount of stress. So much preparation has gone into writing, editing and setting the book up for publication that releasing it into the world can feel like a...
by Kelly Notaras | Sep 29, 2018 | Love + Books, Publishing, Self Publishing, The Book Biz, Tips
When it comes to building your platform—as part of your book launch or anytime—you’ll need to woo folks into handing over their email address. How do you create a convincing case for ponying up such precious information? By offering them something precious in return!...
by Kelly Notaras | Sep 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Like it or not, these days attracting readers is an important part of the author’s job description–even if you’re being published by a traditional house. So how do you expand your audience beyond those friends and fans who already know you? In this...
by Kelly Notaras | Sep 20, 2018 | Publishing, Self Publishing, The Book Biz, Tips, Uncategorized
It’s Book Launch Week 9, and this week I’m focusing on making sure the fans and friends I already have are well-informed about my book’s entry into the world. I want them to know that the book they’ve been asking me for, literally for years, is...
