September 2022
It’s my privilege to work with many authors, and I learn from them. Sometimes they reflect on their author journey and tell me things they learned the hard way. And by now, some topics come up repeatedly. When the same topic comes up numerous times from authors with many kinds of projects and various different publishers, I pay attention. I’ve decided to start...
September 2022
We’ve commented here before that as an author, you need to think of yourself as a business or ministry organization, not just a person with a book. That viewpoint will affect a lot of your decisions and also, I believe, energize your efforts to share your story and tell others about your book. And whether you are an author or not...
August 2022
According to an article in Publishers Weekly, the August 14-16 Christian Product Expo (CPE) drew about 650 industry representatives and featured about 100 or more exhibition booths. Our attendance brought us in touch with authors, publishers, and representatives of Christian media who were in attendance. This week we’re pleased to share with you the reactions of Buoyancy PR clients, Jill Zientek and Vicky DeMaio, co-authors...
August 2022
I’ve written here before about author persona and deciding how you want to show up as an author. I mentioned the woman I remembered seeing once at a trade show wearing a velvet cape and hat. Well, meet Miss Maggie. This past week I was at the Christian Product Expo (CPE) and at their Sunday night author book signing event called Appetizers...
August 2022
A big trip is on the horizon for one of our authors, Aquilah Dhu, who lives in Colorado. She will travel hundreds of miles between one side of her state and the other and then going north into Wyoming to meet folks in at least six locales, doing book signings in bookstores as well as speaking for one museum. She’ll be...
August 2022
Want to build relationships with media representatives? Here’s one thing to understand. You aren’t equals. At least, your schedule and time and theirs are not equal. I’ve spent a lot of years working with the news media, and while it’s an ever changing landscape for them and for us, some things have not changed. And here are some things about...
August 2022
And the winner is… Have you considered entering your book in a book contest? One of the standard bits of wisdom authors are taught is that an award for your book will draw attention and help boost sales because it means an independent body has recognized the book’s excellence.And book awards are worth talking about, but like some other topics...
July 2022
On a busy tradeshow exhibition floor, I was once surprised to spot a woman wearing in a rich jewel-toned velvet cape with some kind of matching hat – possibly featuring a feather -- and I was intrigued but mystified. Then a more experienced colleague explained to me that some authors take on a persona and show up at events in costume. That...
June 2022
So how aware are you of this community? Maybe you or those you love participate in the Christian homeschooling community, but if not or it’s been a while, have you considered this committed and caring community of families? For many authors, this is an ideal market for their books and ministry. There are publications, blogs and podcasts that specialize in serving...
June 2022
So let’s say you are an author, or a writer preparing for getting your first book out, but you aren’t one who normally spends a lot of time on social media. How do you get started? And to cut to the chase, how do you get from Rarely There to the “buy my book!” kind of posts? Previously we introduced you Shannon Danesteh,...
