Audiobooks Sell

An insight into the production and marketing surrounding audiobooks from guest bloggers Marcia and Jory Rosen. The audiobook market is one of the fastest-growing segments of the publishing industry. According to the Audio Publishers Association, it grew an estimated 24.5% from 2017 to 2018.This included self-published authors and small publishers who access numerous marketing actionsContinueContinue reading “Audiobooks Sell”

Do You Really Need Social Media?

Thomas Unstattd Jr., author at Author Media produces the Novel Marketing podcast direted towards writers, authors, and those aspiring to journey into the literary world in one way or another. Why Most Authors Don’t Need Social Media in 2022 When authors think about promoting their book, their minds usually go directly to one method ofContinueContinue reading “Do You Really Need Social Media?”

The Stories Maps Can Tell

Guest Blogger, Vicki Felmlee’s Research Leads to a Treasure Trove of Information. 1947 Map of Colorado How often have you, as a writer, had an idea or a theory about something and after diving into old journals, maps, and newspaper articles you discover you were right, that “Eureka!” moment.  About 10 years ago I wasContinueContinue reading “The Stories Maps Can Tell”

Choosing a Book Title

Anne R. Allen’s blog discussion: 5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Book Title in the Internet Age. I’ve blogged before with tips on choosing a book title, but recently I’ve become aware of a few other things we need to consider in the age of online bookselling. I ruminated about titles over the holidays, whenContinueContinue reading “Choosing a Book Title”

Power Up Women Podcast Interview

Anne Doyle, the host of the Power Up Women podcast, sat down for a visit with Women Writing the West president, Betsy Randolph. Listen in on their conversation. Have you ever fantasized about the American West? I have, as have millions from all over the world. So many that there is now a genre of literature, “TheContinueContinue reading “Power Up Women Podcast Interview”