Why do authors need a platform? The Platform Requirement by Rick Frishman
Why do aspiring authors and published authors need to have a platform? Because there have been major changes in the world of publishing. And, with a bigger platform authors can reach more people and...
View ArticleSpeak to connect, reach more people and sell more books
Speaking to realtors at the Coldwell Banker annual Tahoe retreat As an author or aspiring author it’s imperative that you do presentations to connect with your ideal clients, to reach more people and...
View ArticleSpeaking, exhibiting, teleseminars, telesummits and poster presentations –...
On stage at Ali Brown’s Shine 2011 event Speaking is one of the biggest ways I have grown my business. As an author it is imperative that you do presentations and is a great way to solidify your...
View ArticleSponsorship gone bad: what not to do!
Getting company sponsorship can be a great thing if you are an author but there are very obvious companies you should avoid when looking for sponsors. Take this example I recently saw on the Facebook...
View ArticleExhibit at conferences: promote your book and get known!
My booth at the 2013 Integrative Medicine for Mental Health conference A great way to get exposure and get known, connect with people and showcase your book, expertise and services is to exhibit at...
View ArticleTED and TEDx for ideas worth spreading
I love that the mission of TED/TEDx is “ideas worth spreading”. Speaking at a TEDx event is a dream for many people (myself included!) and is an awesome opportunity to get your ideas and message out in...
View ArticleHow to be the best source for HARO – tips from Brad Hines
Bradford Hines, a Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategist and big time HARO user We want to be the best source we can be when we use HARO, a free media and publicity tool. I had real fun...
View ArticleEric Hoffer Award deadline is January 21st
Being recognized by a book award is a feather in your cap and a great way to boost credibility and gain additional exposure for you book. The book deadline for the Eric Hoffer Award is next month and...
View ArticleJV Gift Giveaways part 1: an introduction
Have you participated in a JV Gift Giveaway? It’s a great way to share your information, offerings and/or book with a wider audience and to grow your loyal following/list/tribe at the same time. It...
View ArticleThe Anxiety Summit: my tips for your first telesummit
Use a nice image like this to promote your summit – bright, bold and inviting! Do you attend virtual telesummits? Have you hosted one yourself? They are a great way to get your message and book (if you...
View ArticleSocial media bootcamp with Mary Agnes
Why Twitter? The MEDIA is there ~ Mary Agnes Vetell Antonopoulos, social media strategist Even this short and sweet twitter tip is gold! Mary Agnes is the real deal when it comes to social media (I’ve...
View ArticleAn index for my book The Antianxiety Food Solution and a lesson learned
I’m SO excited! I finally had an index added to my book The Antianxiety Food Solution! I feel it’s crazy that it wasn’t in the book in the first place but about 3 months before my publish date, my...
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