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PREVIOUSLY RECORDED PUBLISHING Query Like a Pro Bestselling author Derek Taylor Kent shares proven strategies for landing an agent or traditional publishing deal. Click here for all previously recorded webinars VIEW
ASK SHEILA! Q&A Blog I’m preparing for my first in-person event where I’ll be selling my books. What payment methods should I accept, and are there recommended payment processing platforms for authors? by Sheila Manna In this week's blog post, Sheila reviews popular payment processing platforms and methods for authorpreneurs and small businesses at events, and other best practices to consider. To access all previous blog posts, CLICK HERE. READ
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EXPERT ADVICE MARKETING How Pitch Angles and Community Can Help Debut Authors Garner Media Attention by Maryam Ahmad Maryam Ahmad, Associate Publicist at Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, explains a few key ways debut authors can create awareness for their work. VIEW