Author Joe Grimm from the Michigan State University School of Journalism—and the creator of our own extensive Bias Busters series—offers tips for authors based on his first 100 public appearances promoting The Faygo Book. …
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Marketing Director Susan Stitt writes about the many ways authors can make online connections to promote their new books. She shares three specific examples, using online tools such as HARO, that our own authors have spread awareness of the messages that are so close to their hearts. …
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David Crumm reports on what is becoming an annual year-end crisis of capacity in the publishing industry. The shortages are caused by major disruptions in publishing, including the good news that books are more popular than ever. At the same time, paper producers are shifting toward making the cardboard boxes …
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Editor David Crumm reports on the start of the centennial year marking the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, extending voting rights to women. Media companies are making big plans. David suggests ways writers can contribute to this year of reflection on women’s rights. …
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Audiobooks are on the verge of a massive surge in popularity and accessibility, both for readers and authors. Learn about current audiobook technology, current production obstacles and upcoming improvements. …
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Indie Days 2019—Front Edge Publishing Marketing Director Susan Stitt reports on news from the invitation-only conference for leading mid-sized publishers. Among the headlines from this annual industry gathering: Book sales continue to rise along with direct-to-reader marketing. …
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Front Edge Publishing Marketing Director Susan Stitt takes readers on a brief tour of the giant Lightning Source printing-and-binding factory in Tennessee, the flagship plant for this global company. …
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To combat a rising tide of racism, the Michigan State University School of Journalism’s Bias Busters program is releasing a library of 11 different volumes in its series on racial, cultural and religious diversity. In these books, they say: “We answer the questions everybody is asking, but nobody is answering.” …
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Front Edge Publishing Director of Production Dmitri Barvinok offers writers tips for choosing the best URLs for links in columns and books. …
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Marketing director Susan Stitt provides a one-stop checklist of ideas smart authors should consider to build an ever-growing audience for new books. There is so much excitement surrounding a book launch that we can forget to take time to organize ways to keep in touch with our new readers, allies …
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