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Book Signings – Do I Sit or Stand?
A book signing can be a nerve-wracking experience for some authors. You worry about how you look, whether you'll sell any books and how people will perceive you. Having a successful signing is all in your approach. There are many authors--experienced or first-timers--who are still asking this question: Do I sit or stand when I'm at a book signing? My answer is: Why not do both? And here's why...

Advice to Authors: Give Acquisition Editors What They Want
Authors: Ever wonder what acquisition editors at book publishing houses are looking for? Want the "inside scoop"? Here's some advice for authors from a 25-year publishing veteran--Jerry D. Simmons.
Pulling Back the Curtain on New York Times Book Reviews
At a Harvard University speech New York Times Book Review Editor Barry Gewen revealed unknown details about The New York Times Book Review’s “inner workings.” Authors wanting to get the scoop on the process will find insight into the minds of the reviewers at “The Gray Lady.” These inside secrets from that speech and gleaned from other sources may give authors a better idea if their book ever has a chance at making the cut

Real Name or Pen Name Book Publicist Discusses Pros Cons
As a book marketing expert and book publicist I have represented a long list of authors, some of whom have chosen to use pen names. Others have asked me about the wisdom of using a pen name. My general response is to advise against a pen name but there are good reasons not to sign a book with your real name. Here’s a pro/con discussion with a little history as well.
The Entrepreneurial Author: Surviving Tough Economic Times By Jay Conrad Levinson and David L Hancock Foreward by Rick Frishman
When I started doing promotional work, I was always given a limited budget. This meant that I had to get creative and that was one of the things that really appealed to me about promotional work. So, for a long time I was doing “guerilla” marketing – without knowing it. When I was asked to do a review for the new Jay Conrad Levinson book I was very pleased. Since David Hancock is a co-author, that made me even more interested in this book because I’ve enjoyed his entrepreneur author blog. David and I share many thoughts about how authors, especially business book authors, should approach their promotion. Many of these thoughts are included in the pages of The Entrepreneurial Author. Let me say in the beginning that this book is good for many entrepreneurs – not just authors.

Start Marketing Your Book Today-Whether You've Finished It or Not!
Although everyone thinks about book marketing AFTER they've published a book, smart authors start before they even go to press. Especially as a first-time author, if you start marketing your book at least six months before it's done, then you can build an audience of readers who are ready to buy as soon as the book becomes available.

Book Publicist Selects Top 25 Book Fairs and Book Festivals Authors Should Attend
Book fairs are wonderful places to interact with fellow authors, publishers, network with book industry leaders, locate the help you need such as a publicist or book editor, and learn what’s new in the marketplace. Here is a list of 25 book fairs and events that are worthy of your attendance.
How to Manage the Scary What-ifs of Publishing a Book
All aspiring authors look forward to publishing their book…until it actually goes to press. Then all these fears start showing up. What if no one likes the book? What if I never sell a copy? What if it comes from the printer riddled with errors? Tears, depression, horror-these are common reactions to such a profound moment in life, and even experienced authors feel queasy on publication day.
Winter/Spring 2011 Book Fairs and Book Festivals Authors & Book Lovers Should Attend
Authors can promote their book and meet fellow authors at book fairs. Here’s a list of Winter/Spring 2011 book fairs and book festivals worthy of your attendance.
Top Book Fairs and Book Festivals For 2011
Book fairs are excellent places to interact with fellow authors and publishers, network with book industry leaders, locate the help you need such as a publicist or book editor, and learn what’s new in the marketplace. Includes a list of book fairs and events that are worthy of your attendance for 2011.
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