Summer is a great time for vacations, time with family, gardening, sports, reading, and, of course, taking care of business. As I approach my 21st year as an entrepreneur, I can’t help but look at the patterns of what seems to work for people, and …
How Come No One Ever Procrastinates about Procrastinating? Read More »
Back in the old days, around 2009 – 2010, I had a weekly podcast show that I did for a couple of years. I interviewed authors and other experts within the book industry and really enjoyed it because it used my radio skills. Radio will always …
What Publicity and Marketing Questions Do You Have? Read More »
It’s a fascinating time in the publicity business these days. I have thought leaders coming to me on a regular basis wanting the more traditional media. Yes, they’ve been using social media, yes, their networks have grown considerably, but there is something about national TV …
I often hear the words marketing, publicity, promotions, public relations, advertising, and sales all used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same. It’s one thing if you’re simply speaking with a couple of friends, but if you’re working with people inside any of these industries, using …
Words are Important in Publishing, Marketing, and Publicity Read More »
Because I hear the word “overwhelmed” so much these days, I thought I would share with you a cheat sheet of sorts. I had the privilege of working on the AMACOM book A World Gone Social by Ted Coine and Mark Babbitt — Two wonderful …
In my most recent blog post, I stressed the importance of knowing when to take a break from book promotion and then doing so. I also answered several FAQs regarding how to deal with overwhelm, what to do when you feel like your publicity and …
Staying on Track with Your Publicity and Marketing Plans: Part 2 Read More »
Most don’t want to talk about the last part of that title, but it’s true. At times publicity and marketing can be frustrating and anxiety producing. Much like life…there are the highs and the lows… If your book’s message is timely and you have a …
In celebration of the holidays, a simple wish from me to you, your family and friends.
I’ve noticed that my December blogging has a theme: my posts are all about the importance of taking time for reflection and for doing year-end reviews for one’s business and book. You would think that would be strategically planned, but it wasn’t. This is simply …
The Power of Questions While Marketing and Publicizing Your Book Read More »
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