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The Shanghai International Literary Festival

April 7, 2012 – 7:40 pm

Putting our lives on the line in defense of literature.

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Are There Any Original Ideas?

March 6, 2012 – 1:05 pm

Sometimes it seems that every subject has been written about, every story idea explored.

By author-enablers | Also posted in writing | Tagged Author Enablers, BookPage, craft of writing, creative writing, fresh voices, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, new authors, new ideas, novels, Roy Blount Jr., Sam Barry, Write That Book Already!: the Tough Love You Need to Get Published Now, writing, y | Comments (1)

So What’s the Point?

February 20, 2012 – 2:44 pm

An award-winning writer who can’t get published asks, what’s the point?

By author-enablers | Also posted in Find an agent, Get published, Literary Agents, Publishing, agent, writing | Tagged James Jones First Novel Scholarship, Ray Cristina | Comments (2)

Should an Author Have One Website, or Many?

February 3, 2012 – 12:04 pm

It is probably best if authors have one website that is dedicated to their public identity and all their work.

By author-enablers | Also posted in Get published, Publicity, marketing, self-publishing | Tagged author websites, book promotion, BookPage, e-books, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, novels, publishing, Sam Barry, self-publishing, selling books, Write That Book Already!: the Tough Love You Need to Get Published Now | Comments (0)

Should an Author Invest in Facebook Ads? Click Here and Find Out.

January 21, 2012 – 9:28 am

You’ve heard Facebook ads give you a lot of bang for the buck. Is it true?

By author-enablers | Also posted in Get published, Publicity, Publishing, marketing, self-publishing | Tagged Annie's Ghosts, Author Enablers, authors, book promotion, CTR, Facebook ads, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, Sam Barry, selling books, Steve Luxenberg, Washington Post, Write That Book Already!: the Tough Love You Need to Get Published Now | Comments (0)

Four Tips for Promoting Your E-book

January 8, 2012 – 4:23 pm

Aspiring authors often ask us how they can promote their e-books.

By author-enablers | Also posted in Publicity, Publishing, marketing, self-publishing | Tagged Author Enablers, BookPage, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, promote your e-book, publishing, Sam Barry, self-publishing, Write That Book Already!: the Tough Love You Need to Get Published Now | Comments (0)

Children’s Book Author Trying to Get Her Foot in the Door

December 22, 2011 – 12:57 pm

Most published authors start out not knowing anyone. That’s where writers workshops, networking, and finding an agent come in.

By author-enablers | Also posted in Find an agent, Get published, Literary Agents, Publishing, agent, writing | Tagged agents, children's books, writing | Comments (1)

The Rules of Attraction for Authors

December 8, 2011 – 9:36 am

What’s the formula for becoming a popular author?

By author-enablers | Also posted in Get published, Publicity, Publishing, marketing, self-publishing, writing | Tagged attracting readers, authenticity, author, Author Enablers, authority, BookPage, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, personality, public profile, Sam Barry, success, voice, Write That Book Already!: the Tough Love You Need to Get Published Now | Comments (0)

Getting Out of a Writing Rut

December 1, 2011 – 6:49 am

One writer shows how to shake it up.

By author-enablers | Also posted in Get published, Publishing, writing | Tagged Author Enablers, BookPage, craft of writing, creative writing, football, Joseph A. Keane, Ohio State, writing | Comments (0)

Self-Published Authors Seek Agent

November 25, 2011 – 2:27 pm

Authors Florence J Clowes and Lois J Blackburn have self-published two books in their mystery series. Their question is how to get an agent’s representation.

By author-enablers | Also posted in Find an agent, Get published, Literary Agents, Publishing, agent, self-publishing, writing | Tagged Author Enablers, Bashia Gordon mystery series, Bones in the Backyard, Florence J Clowes, Lois J Blackburn, Old Secrets Never Die | Comments (2)

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