Author Media Kit Checklist
The Essential Pieces Every Author Needs for Book Publicity Congratulations! You wrote a book! Once you plan to publish your book, one reality quickly becomes clear: most of the marketing …
Social Media Author Round Table
Friday 10:30 AM – Noon Pacific Time January 23 – March 13, 2026 Ready to grow your author platform? Both aspiring and established authors use social media as a powerful …
S2, E5: Researching a Memoir
Bee Bloeser discussed her inspiration for Vaccines and Bayonets and her unique method of organizing the storyline. She emphasized the importance of beta readers and editors in the writing process …
S2, E4: How to Build Your Author Email List
Derek Doepker discussed the importance of storytelling in email marketing, and the use of lead magnets and viral giveaways to grow email lists effectively. He emphasized the “aspire” method for …
S2 E3: Presenting Memoirs to Book Groups
Terra Trevor discussed her transition from short form articles to publishing her first book on her motherhood journey, as well as the fortunate circumstances that led to the publication of …
S2 E2: Getting Where You Need to Go As an Author
Caitlin Rother, a successful author, discusses her experience writing and publishing books, emphasizing the importance of book proposals and persistence in the face of rejection. She also mentions the need …
S2 Ep1: The Changing Landscape of Amazon
Dave Chesson, founder of Kindlepreneur.com, stresses the importance of a book’s landing page, keywords, book cover, and book description to attract and retain shoppers on Amazon. He also advises authors …
S1 Ep. 10 Fifty Years of Publishing
This is the last episode of the first season of Literary Combo 2.0. I’m looking forward to season two, but this first season I’ve dedicated to the memory of the …
S1 Ep. 9 Working with an Editor
I’m here today with Jennifer Silva Redmond, an author and editor. She is very excited about helping people achieve their publishing goals. Welcome, Jennifer. Jennifer: Hey, Lisa. It’s great to …
S1 Ep. 8: Writers Helping Writers
Kathleen Kaiser discusses book marketing and the importance of joining writing communities for support and advice. Kathleen shared her experiences in the publishing industry and warned about scammers. Key Points …