Lisa Tener
Book Writing Coach
If you’re the author of a business book, you may long to be quoted in the Wall Street Journal or Financial Times or Fast Company. Being quoted in a big, national news source is always good for a book and its author, but the truth is, you may sell way more books by being quoted…
I saw Camelot with my eight-year-old son today. Before we left the house, he whined, screamed, begged, pleaded, screamed some more. He tried guilt. He told me flat out he wouldn’t go. Some part of me wanted to crawl back into bed with a novel and say “forget it.” Was it really worth this battle?…
Once in a while, an author sends me a link to a new website for a book they’re creating. I’m writing this post to help you avoid that mistake. There was a time four or five years ago when the thinking was that every book should have its own website. Maybe it worked back then….
Choosing a literary agent is an important decision for any author who plans to traditionally publish, yet many authors find this challenging. The three basic phases to choosing a literary agent are: Phase 1: Identify appropriate agents. Phase 2: Query these agents (only when you have your book proposal completely polished and ready to go,…
Every year, I send an e-mail around Thanksgiving Day that starts with thanking you for being part of my community and supporting me in doing work that is so fulfilling—helping people bring their books to life. Well, of course, I want to thank you once again. I also wondered about how I can thank you…
