Lisa Tener’s Writing and Publishing Blog

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Find articles on your most pressing writing & publishing questions. Plus, creative support for your inner muse!

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Twitter Success Story from Harvard: 2 Weeks Tweeting & 4 New Clients!

A bit over two weeks ago, I gave a presentation on blogging and social media for authors at Harvard Medical School’s CME Publishing Course. On Friday, I heard a fantastic story from a self-proclaimed “Twitter Resistant” aspiring author who had put my words into action immediately. Last Friday, Red Sox nutritionist (who also has a…

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book proposal coach Lisa Tener

What Do Publishers Expect in Your Book Promotion Plan?

I just read a linked-in discussion where someone asked for a clearer definition of “platform” and what should go in your book promotion plan (in your book proposal). I responded to the discussion and then thought it would make a useful blog post. Note: This post has been updated as of 3/3/2021 to reflect changes…

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How To Make Sure Your Book Proposal Gets Read…And Fast.

This weekend an agent told me she wants to represent an author of mine and she hasn’t been this excited about a book since she represented two authors whose books became top sellers. In our conversation, I happened to ask about another proposal a different client had sent in and she hadn’t seen it. Whoops….

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Alina Ng, author of Copyright and Progress

“When I called Lisa, I needed help getting a book project organized and off the ground. Lisa helped me organize my time, kept me committed to a writing schedule, and put me in touch with the right people to review my work. Thanks to Lisa, I completed my book on schedule and as planned.”

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Shameless Pitches

I’m just back from the Harvard Medical School publishing course and, like everyone else who attended–faculty and participants alike–buzzing with excitement. The e-mail I received last night from one of my book writing students, Abby Rodman, sums up the experience well: “I didn’t anticipate how exciting this conference would be. The energy, intellect and talent…

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My whole life transformed…

“My whole life transformed since hiring Lisa as my book coach. I learned to trust myself and my writing and speaking abilities.”

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