Book Marketing
How to Expand Your Reach When Marketing a Fiction Book
For some of you, getting the word out while marketing your fiction book is a piece of cake compared to the writing and publishing that comes before! But for the rest of you, this can be the hardest part, and you may find yourself at a loss for what to do next. Marketing is a completely different animal from fiction writing and requires strategy and shrewd business skills. However, using the same creative energy that propelled you through the initial stages of your journey will give you the drive you need to approach your next step: marketing a fiction book….
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Taking the Plunge: Your Guide to Self-Publishing a Book
Congratulations! If you’re here, then that means you’ve either made the decision to become or are considering becoming a published author. It’s an important moment in a writer’s career, and you should take pride in the endeavor you’re about to undertake. Now that you’re here, however, I’m sure you have even more questions than you did before you started writing! The world of publishing can be overwhelming, and self-publishing is certainly no exception. In recent years, more and more authors have decided that self-publishing a book is the best way for them to both share their writing and successfully make…
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Tackling a Brief Synopsis!
What’s that? You’ve finished writing your manuscript and you’re ready to start contacting publishers? That’s great! So, what happens now? If you’ve already tried communicating with publishing companies or agents, I’m sure you know the answer. Your first order of business is to start assembling your package. Each publisher will have their own requirements and specifications, but you can generally expect to send a query letter, a brief synopsis, and three consecutive sampler chapters from your novel. What Is a Brief Synopsis? As the name suggests, a brief synopsis is a short summary of the contents of your novel….
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What You Should Know About Copyright Statute of Limitations
What do you do if you find that someone has plagiarized your writing? It’s unthinkable, but you should always be prepared for the worst, especially where copyright law is concerned. Fortunately, the law heavily favors the copyright holder in these situations. This is where something called copyright statute of limitations becomes your good friend. What Is Copyright Statute of Limitations? A statute of limitations is a legal term describing the maximum period of time during which legal action can be taken. The length of time is going to vary based on the crime committed. Oftentimes the more serious the…
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What Is Fair Use Copyright?
While copyright law prevents anyone from using your work as their own, there is one exception – fair use copyright. Whether you’re looking to borrow from someone else’s material or you’re concerned that other people may be using yours, it’s important that you know just what is fair use copyright. What Is Fair Use Copyright? Fair use copyright is an exception to copyright law that permits one creator limited use of another creator’s works without needing to acquire their permission. This extends to news, criticism, teaching, and more. While it may seem like it has the potential to be easily…
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