
What an Author Must Have Before Reaching Out to the Media
Sometimes when we get a great idea in our heads, we want to jump all over it and get going! I am that way, but is jumping in head first always the best idea? Before

Sometimes when we get a great idea in our heads, we want to jump all over it and get going! I am that way, but is jumping in head first always the best idea? Before

We all know there are many channels available for talking about your book and your expertise, including your website, blog, social media channels, etc., but your own email list is like liquid gold. An email

In today’s world, it is critical to get added visibility and credibility for you and your book. Today I am featuring some powerful ways to do exactly that. Power Plays Media Pitches: Craft compelling and

It is a fact that when you write a book, you have two different jobs with two very different skill sets. The first is the actual writing of the book, which includes having a great

The calendar still says summer, and goodness knows the weather does too. Now is the time when all the sunflowers are in full bloom. But perhaps you have noticed all the “back to school” ads

We hear about media and influencers in book publicity all the time. Although it may be obvious by now, it’s still important to make sure we understand the definition. What exactly is an influencer? An influencer

Many of you may remember agent and friend, Lisa Hagen. I interviewed her for Media Bytes Studio a few years ago during which she shared invaluable information for those wanting to secure an agent for

Happy Fourth of July! Summer is the time for sunshine, outdoor activities, and fireworks on the Fourth. July offers all kinds of possibilities for your book, and if you can tie it into one of

Last week we talked about how authors can brand themselves and why it is important to do so. If you missed it, you can read about it here. This week, I’d like to explore another