by Laura Hartzell | Book Marketing
Marketing a book isn’t easy. And (generally speaking) authors are more focused on writing and finishing a book than marketing it. (No blame, no shame…you’re a writer, after all!) These days, though, you have to be prepared to market your book if you... 
by Laura Hartzell | Book Publishing
Signing a book deal with a publisher defines success for many authors (or at least the first step towards it!). But getting there isn’t obvious. How do you find an agent? What steps should you take to meet the publisher who will ultimately produce your... 
by Laura Hartzell | Book Marketing
Amazon contiues to reign supreme as the number one bookseller on the planet. We understand that for some authors, the idea of selling your book on Amazon can be a difficult one to get used to. But! We always ask, “Do you want to sell your book?” and 100%... 
by Laura Hartzell | Editing
Editing your book is so hard, and so important. To borrow the words of the writing blogger Shane Arthur: “Think of your draft as a rough diamond. Value is hidden inside it and you need an expert gem cutter to reveal its beauty and clarity.” We could not agree more!... 
by Laura Hartzell | Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Self-Publishing
While copyright law and trademark issues might not be our *first choice* for an evening dinner party conversation, it is important that we, as authors, are informed about our creative ownership rights. Protecting your work through copyright and trademark, when... 
