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In a recent article, Chris Well outlines nine reasons that any author is eligible for media coverage. Well says it doesn't matter what you write, or whether you have a new book (or are published yet), or how famous (or not famous) you are. Free media attention puts your name - and your book - in front of far more potential readers than you can possibly reach yourself.  When you appear in the media, you can leverage their  platform  to build  your  platform ! Want to be discovered? Chris draws from 30+ years experience working in the media to help authors with the right mindset pitch their books to the media and be taken seriously. Here's one of the points from the article: You Can Do This Yourself Influencers are easy to find. In today's world, it's easier than ever to make connections. Through a simple Google search, you can find websites, email addresses, and social media accounts. Influencers are easy to contact. Once you know how to reach...

Andrew Peterson to appear on Grand Ole Opry Jan. 18 Gospel artist and children's author Andrew Peterson will appear on the Grand Ole Opry on Friday, January 18 at 7:00 pm, sharing the stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium with Hunter Hayes, Diamond Rio, Joe Diffie, and the Del McCoury Band among others. Article at: Andrew Peterson to appear on Grand Ole Opry Jan. 18 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

How Much Money Does J.R.R. Tolkien Make? During his lifetime, Tolkien earned a humble to moderate income as a soldier and a professor, but it was as an author of high fantasy novels that he became wealthy enough to move to Bournemouth, a resort for the upper middle class Article at: How Much Money Does J.R.R. Tolkien Make? 2012 Income Salary

Christian singer & author Rebecca St. James pens new book about men Nashville's Rebecca St. James is best knows as a popular contemporary Christian artists, but she has also developed a following as an author. Her latest book is called "What Is He Thinking??"St. James has established... Continue reading at: Christian singer & author Rebecca St. James pens new book about men

How to Promote Your Book on a Shoestring Budget started its life as the 8-page booklet "How to Promote Your Benefit Concert on a Shoestring Budget" way back in 1990. That's how long I have been organizing promotional, marketing and publicity tips along with event-planning ideas. I started work on this book in September of 2006, and even had a proof copy done at a local vanity press. However, I was very unhappy with the results and have spent the past two years refining the book, adding four new chapters plus a checklist, as well as workbook pages with every chapter. The book has been through the editing process, has been proof read, designed and laid out, and now I am just waiting for the final product to roll off the presses, hopefully by the end of August! If you order the book, I want you to know that's not all you get! I have just created a Yahoo group where my readers will have access to me and to other writers where you can give feedback, ask questions, and sh...