When I was in radio broadcasting, once a week I had to suffer through something called an “air check session.” This was an hour of sitting down with the program director and going through one of my radio shows step by step, break by break, […]
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The day I’m posting this is officially Labor Day, which marks the unofficial last day of summer, and while I know many started drinking their Pumpkin Spice Lattes last week, some of us still cherish the few remaining days of summer. However, like it or
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In our vastly changing world, the ability to learn and learn quickly is at a premium. Hanging onto outdated techniques or old ideas can be the kiss of death for maintaining relevance, no matter what it is you’re doing. That’s not to say that there
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I’m continuing to answer direct questions from readers. Here’s the next one: Question: What is the most stressful part of being a publicist or being your own publicist? Answer: Unrealistic expectations. Be careful of those who Monday-Morning-Quarterback your publicity efforts. It’s very easy for someone
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Here’s one of the things you can control in your book campaign. One of the most challenging elements for an author regarding book publicity is understanding what you can and can’t control, and then acting appropriately. The list of variables in a campaign is long,
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What do successful authors have in common regarding book publicity and marketing? One word: Action. It’s true for all well-known business people, authors, speakers, consultants, and others who are successful and have influence within their spheres. They all have this in common: Action. They take
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When it comes to book publicity and marketing, resilience is a requirement We all know what the word “resilient” means, but what exactly is the definition in the dictionary? Let’s look… Re·sil·ience /rəˈzilyəns/ Noun The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. “The often remarkable
When it comes to Book Publicity and Marketing, Know the Difference There is a huge difference between being perceived as adventurous and daring—a good thing, and looking desperate—not a good thing. If you’ve been with me for a while then you may have heard me
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You Can’t Give Too Much Away in Book Publicity and Marketing It’s easy to fall into: Fear. As human beings we can be very creative in what we will worry about, but sometimes it just simply isn’t necessary. And it isn’t good for your health
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Someone once said, “Timing is everything,” and I couldn’t agree more. Whether you are doing your own publicity and marketing, or working with your publicist on doing so, timing is critical, and that means you must be organized. I heard that groan. Not everyone loves
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