• A Common Mistake To Avoid When Submitting A Manuscript Is To Beware The Rogue Agent by Mark Walton - Many aspiring authors rush into the process of finding an agent and overlook a common pitfall - the rogue agent. Agents work hard for their money - or at least good ones do. Bad ones find easier ways to make ends meet. NEW!

• What Does It Take To Get The Attention Of A New York Publisher? by Jerry D. Simmons - To garner the attention of the big New York publishers your writing must: inform, entertain, or enlighten. If your writing doesn't cover at least one of those three areas, chances are you will not get their attention and they won't publish your work. NEW!

• 7 WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR NONFICTION BOOK by Bobbi Linkemer - There are two things every author must know about promoting your nonfiction book. First, it is your responsibility, no matter what publishing method you use - conventional, print on demand (POD), or do-it-yourself. Second, promotion should begin long before your book is finished. In fact, you should be thinking about it from the very beginning of the planning process. ^pop

• BOOK MARKETING 101- BOOK PUBLICITY FOR AUTHORS by Ray Robinson - Publicity is that elusive thing that can make or break your book - in all sorts of ways! Learning to promote you and your book is something that can take a bit of "re-training" for most new authors (and many old-timers too). ^pop

• HOW TO MAKE YOUR BOOK A BEST SELLER by Barry Sheppard - Turn on the light. Unlock the door. Here are the amazing secrets that can no longer be kept in the dark! So how do books become best sellers? ^pop

• HOW TO MARKET YOUR UNSOLD BOOKS ON THE INTERNET by Judy Cullins - Now, there is a new way to market those unsold books. Use the Internet. And you don't even have to have your own Web site or spend money. ^pop

• 1-2-3 SUBMITTING YOUR WORK TO PUBLISHERS by Lisa Hood - I’ve finished my first book: each word has been read and re-read, each sentence edited, each page a labor of love. All my family and friends have read my book and assured me it’s wonderful – sure to be the next bestseller. I have an agent, who praises my work and artistic genius. He submits my manuscript to dozens of publishers and soon a bidding war ensues. I can imagine that big advance in my bank account right now.

• 12 Essential Tips for Book Expo America by Gail M. Richards - While BEA is the place to make connections to agents and publishers, this event can be quite intimidating. It's full of over-stimulation, with thousands of people running in all directions.

• 4 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER BEFORE CONTACTING A BOOK AGENT by Roger C. Parker - Obtaining agency representation is your first step toward getting profitably published. Most publishers won’t even look at unsolicited manuscripts. But, before approaching an agent to represent you, you should finalize the presentation of your book.

• 7 Book Publicity Tips for Authors and Small Publishers by Joan Stewart - Don't pitch authors! Pitch issues. Don't pitch books! Pitch entire shows.

• 7 Book Writing Secrets that Make Your Book Sales Soar by Earma Brown - Does your writing lack pizzazz? Does it lack the power to draw your readers in for more? Does it inspire confidence in you as an author? Does it stand up to your competition and hold its own?

• 8 SUPER SELLING THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU WRITE YOUR BOOK SALES LETTER by Erma Brown - Every marketing campaign should begin with a plan. Sales letters are no different. No plan and you may miss the mark of High Sales you are aiming for.

• A BAD LITERARY AGENT CAN BE WORSE THAN NO AGENT AT ALL by Dee Power - Types of things to watch out for with agents

• ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AGENTS--FOR NOW by Sophfronia Scott - The agent issue is such an emotional one for writers. Having one is a huge validation. I was fortunate to sign with an agent while still writing my first novel and it was wonderful being able to work and know that someone was waiting for what I was writing.

• AMAZON AS A MARKETING TOOL by Michelle Dunn - I could write an entire book about Amazon.com and how to use it to make money. There are so many options, most are free and you should utilize all of them.

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