An author can stamp his feet and rant that nobody is buying his book, and continue to struggle to get noticed. Or he can get clear on whether the action he is taking is really going to allow him to achieve the reach that he desires.
artist entrepreneur / Author Career / Author Entrepreneur
by Beth Barany · Published October 12, 2012
You know you’ve hit it big when someone approaches you, asking for a license to use your work. And you also know (or at least you should, if you’ve been reading my articles) that if you’re borrowing heavily from someone else’s work, you should really get a license from them if you don’t want a cease and desist letter from their lawyer. Those are not pretty. Even if they’re polite, they still use scary words like “lawsuit” and “infringement.”
by Beth Barany · Published September 20, 2012 · Last modified September 19, 2012
Author Entrepreneur Magazine, September 2012 is out! This free online magazine is dedicated to helping authors create successful and sustainable careers. To be sure to get each month’s issue, subscribe to Creativity Sparks Newsletter in the right column, or subscribe at www.author-entrepreneur.com
Author Entrepreneur / book sales
by Ezra Barany · Published September 19, 2012 · Last modified September 18, 2012
Here’s a quick check-list of items to bring with you if you have a display table to sell your books at a book fair or presentation.
Audio / Author Career / Author Entrepreneur
by Beth Barany · Published September 15, 2012 · Last modified September 9, 2012
Why expend all the time and energy trying to figure out how to do something yourself, when someone else will happily and generously share the secrets of her success with you? Because Paula and I both have a passion for creativity, she asked me to interview me for her series. We had a great time talking about creativity. In the interview, I share some great ideas for getting clear on the why of your creative work and getting inspired.
Author Career / Author Entrepreneur / book marketing / Book Promotion / business of writing
by Beth Barany · Published September 12, 2012 · Last modified July 10, 2013
In my last post, I revealed how I thought the reason E.L. James’ 50 Shades of Grey became so popular was because of the tie on the cover. Women all around the world were reading what they thought would be a light romance and instead practically fainted from the shock of reading about bondage, dominance, and sadism. Where else have we seen that? I’d say The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Author Career / Author Entrepreneur / book marketing / Book Promotion / book sales
by Ezra Barany · Published August 15, 2012
Has this happened to you? You’re chatting about your book on Amazon and they react to the word “Amazon” as though you mentioned the Devil. They want to ban Amazon. Well I’d rather ban indie bookstores before banning Amazon.
5 Ways You Can Gain More Opportunities By Just Being You 1. Be willing to share your truth with the world. People crave real stories and things they can relate to. Marina’s post has put people in tears.
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by Beth Barany · Published July 19, 2012 · Last modified July 31, 2012
Author Entrepreneur Magazine, July 2012 is out! This free online magazine is dedicated to helping authors create successful and sustainable careers. Read the magazine online or download the PDF.
Author Entrepreneur / Author Inspiration / Creativity Tools and Tips
by Beth Barany · Published July 25, 2009 · Last modified November 3, 2022
A tongue-in-cheek look at where writers get their ideas.
Or, Click on this link to see the video: The Secret Source of Patricia Simpson’s Success
Patricia Simpson is a paranormal romance writer, and like Kay Keppler in the video, is one of my critique partners.
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