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Author Archives: Laine Cunningham
Ways to Keep Readers Coming Back
When you’re setting about to write that next book, don’t ignore the fans you’ve already snared. They’ll be looking for you and the content you create rather than just another book to read. So be sure to utilize branding methods like the following:
–Be consistent. If you’re writing thrillers, don’t suddenly switch to romance. The exception of course is if you’re writing a cross-genre romantic thriller. Then go for it! Just be sure not to leave your existing fans out in the cold as you work to gain new readers.
–Remember that readers want to read your books, not someone else’s. So whenever you appear for a signing or media opportunity, be authentic. Speak from the heart about your passion for writing and your fans. If someone asks a question you don’t want to answer, simply say so and allow the interview to move on.
–No matter whether you’re self-publishing or traditionally published, always focus on quality. Even if your goal is to produce two books every year (or more!), make sure that nothing goes out the door you wouldn’t want to read yourself.
Book Agent Info
Adam Muhlig of McIntosh & Otis loves fiction and is looking for a fresh voice in fiction or narrative nonfiction. He seeks authors offering new perspectives by or about music mavericks as well as texts focused on natural history, travel, adventure and sports.
Book Agent Info
Anna Olswanger of Liza Dawson Associates is looking for picture books, adult nonfiction, and adult historical mysteries. Animals are a big interest of hers, as are Judaica and Israel. She has some interest in middle grade fiction, as well.
The Stories Behind Famous Book Covers
I’ve posted before on the importance of a book’s cover. I’ve also included links to lists of successful covers and downright terrible covers. Now Publisher’s Weekly’s blog has set up a collection of covers with the stories behind each.
Take a moment to check this out. It contains a lot of information you can use when considering how well your own cover will work.
How Books Avoid the Digital Decline
The New Republic magazine recently presented an article on how books are avoiding the digital decline seen in the music and video entertainment industries.
Generally, CDs declined not because people switched to digital versions that were cheaper but because they listen to songs individually…and wanted to buy only one or two songs from an album.
TV shows suffered the same fate. The packages of entire seasons weren’t always what people wanted to buy and so they turned to individual streaming of single shows.
Books, on the other hand, can’t be offered in pieces. Although some authors have found success serializing their books by releasing single chapters at a time, most readers want to consume the entire work in a single sitting or multiple sittings performed within a short timeframe. This is part of the engagement of readers in a story or nonfiction topic, so books perform better for readers when they are consumed in this fashion.
So, although prices have fluctuated for ebooks, there really isn’t any comparison that can be made for how a reader is impacted by a book. It has to be taken as a complete whole at the reader’s leisure, not in bits strung out over time.
As we move forward into this new world of publishing, remember that. Price your works accordingly, and reserve the low prices and bundling deals as short-term sales.
Unique Residency
The Paris Review and The Standard hotel are offering one soon-to-be-novelist the writing opportunity of a lifetime: “The idea is this: in January, a writer with a book under contract will get a room at the Standard, East Village, in downtown Manhattan, for three weeks’ uninterrupted work.” The application consists of a sample and a letter from your editor for a chance to stay at this new boutique hotel for three weeks.
New Opportunity for Christian Authors
1Source is a collaborative effort between publishers and includes Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild, Believers Press, Bethany Press, and Anchor Distributors. Their new books will appear as part of 1Source’s Jerry B. Jenkins Select Line in spring 2014.
Tom Clancy’s Words of Inspiration
In honor of the late Tom Clancy, click here for words of inspiration for individuals from every industry.
Job Opportunity for Writers
Media Connect at http://www.Media-Connect.com is the nation’s leading book publicity firm. They promote best-selling authors, independent publishers, and university presses as well as the Big Five and major publishers. They promote both nonfiction and fiction. Seeking an individual, with 2+ years of experience in promoting books and authors to the online news media: bloggers, online reviewers, and.the dot.com side of major media outlets. An intimate understanding of how to use social media to help promote author brands is a must.
Book Publisher Info
CQ Press focuses on American and international politics. Submit a proposal and two sample chapters.
Job Opportunity for Writers
HarperCollins is seeking an Associate Acquisitions Editor for Fiction. The person in this position will acquire titles and ensure on-time, on-budget releases, develops relationships with agents and potential authors.
Optimize Your Book for Mobile
The Pew Center reports that 57% of American adults use their mobile phones to browse the internet. Among smartphone owners, the number is much higher: 93 percent.
If you haven’t already, make sure your website is optimized for mobile viewing.
As you work with a designer or publisher on your book cover, ensure that it displays well in a thumbnail size.
Keep all your digital pages clean; the faster it downloads, the more likely browsers are to stay a while.
Book Publisher Info
Forge and TOR both publish sci-fi and fantasy. They’re under Macmillan’s umbrella so they represent major players who accept submissions directly from authors.
Book Publisher Info
Willow Creed Press specializes in nature, outdoor and sporting books. Prospective authors should submit a chapter-by-chapter outline and sample chapters via mail.
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