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04/16/21 • -1 min
On October 20th, 2011 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with childrens author and publisher Karl Beckstrand. Since 2004 he has run his own publishing company Premio Publishing and a Spanish language imprint Gozo Booksproducing captivating stories, ads, and scripts. Beckstrand has experience in high tech, TV/radio broadcasting, film, and public policy. Karl shared with us key points on writing and producing childrens activity books, including:
How do you market activity books?
How do you distribute them?
Do parents/educators prefer physical books for kids?
Why activity books/Why not just picture story books?
What kinds of activities engage children?
Are activities with adults more beneficial?
Bilingual books
04/16/21 • -1 min
On February 16th, 2012 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with author and marketing guru Cathy Stuckeron the basics of effective blogging AND promoting your blog. Best known as the Idea Lady, Cathy Stucker helps authors, entrepreneurs and professionals attract customers and make themselves famous with techniques that make marketing easy, inexpensive and even fun. We covered a myriad of topics, including:
Does blogging really sell books?
What is the best way to set up a blog?
What should authors blog about?
What about fiction authors?
How do you find the time to write for a blog without neglecting your real writing?
How personal should a blog be?
How do you handle blogging if you write in multiple genres or under more than one name?
How can authors attract readers to their blogs?
Does blogging really sell books?
What is the best way to set up a blog?
What should authors blog about?
What about fiction authors?
How do you find the time to write for a blog without neglecting your real writing?
How personal should a blog be?
How do you handle blogging if you write in multiple genres or under more than one name?
How can authors attract readers to their blogs?
[Ep #138] Tom Cornett - Writing Humor and Satire
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04/16/21 • -1 min
n July 21, 2011 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with humorist and songwriter Tom Cornett. He is a Midwestern writer who has collaborated with country singers in Nashville as well as writing and co-writing novelty (comedy) songs and parodies. Tom is a student of the observational school of comedy and enjoys putting a twist on reality. He releases his comedy music under the pseudonym Twisted Tom.
04/16/21 • -1 min
On October 20 Irene Watson and Brad Grochowski spoke with Julie Ann Stricklin about what every author must know before buying and/or commissioning artwork. Julie is an author, independent Illustrator, graphic designer, and fine artist working in the field since 1985. She constantly alternates her passion for design work, illustration and fine art. These passions have created a body of work that includes the illustration of six childrens books. We spoke with her about several key concepts of collaborating with an illustrator:
- What do I need to know about a potential artist?
- What is Work for hire?
- What are traditional media versus computer-generated media?
- What do I need to know about deadlines?
- How do I negotiate payment and delivery?
- What should I not ask the artist to do?
- What do I need to know about royalty free images and clip art vs. a commissioned work?
Dana Lynn Smith - Twitter for Authors
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04/16/21 • -1 min
On January 22nd, 2010 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with book marketing guru Dana Lynn Smith about exploiting the potential of Twitter for marketing your books. Dana Lynn Smith, owner of Texana Publishing Consultants, LLC, has 15 years of experience in publishing and 25 years of marketing experience. She specializes in developing marketing plans for nonfiction books and teaching authors how to promote their books online. She is the author of The Savvy Book Marketer Guides, a series of ebooks on book marketing topics. Talking points include:
- How does Twitter work
- Why do you think Twitter is a valuable tool for authors?
- What common mistakes do you see authors making on Twitter?
- Twitter profile for a minute what suggestions can you offer?
- Can you give us some tips for attracting followers on Twitter?
- A lot of people who use Twitter wonder what they should be tweeting about. Can you give us some suggestions?
- I know there are several different types of messages that can be sent on Twitter. Can you explain the difference between Replies, Mentions and Direct Messages?
- How often should authors tweet?
- How can Twitter work with FaceBook or MySpace?
- How can I run a contest with Twitter
Podcasting for Authors - Roundtable with Alan E. Smith
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04/16/21 • -1 min
On January 8th, 2010, we convened a roundtable discussion on Podcasting for Authors with Victor R. Volkman, Irene Watson, and Alan E. Smith. Each of the principals invited has been recording and distributing podcasts for several years through Authors Airwaves, Inside Scoop Live, and UnBreak Your Health, and podcast programs respectively. Our discussion ranged through a wide variety of subjects from production to promotion to book tie-ins and of course, getting started.1. How did you get into podcasting?
2. Is it hard to do, do I have to learn a lot of stuff?
3. Should I use blogtalkradio or do-it-myself?
4. How do I get guests, what do I talk about?
5. How do I promote the podcast?
6. What is RSS.XML and stuff like that
7. How can I tie my book into the podcast without making it an endless infomercial?
8. Can I integrate or interweave my book and podcast content?
9. How do I measure success?
10. What about audio quality? tips
2. Is it hard to do, do I have to learn a lot of stuff?
3. Should I use blogtalkradio or do-it-myself?
4. How do I get guests, what do I talk about?
5. How do I promote the podcast?
6. What is RSS.XML and stuff like that
7. How can I tie my book into the podcast without making it an endless infomercial?
8. Can I integrate or interweave my book and podcast content?
9. How do I measure success?
10. What about audio quality? tips
04/16/21 • -1 min
On March 4th, 2010 Irene Watson moderated a roundtable with Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman on how to successfully sell your books at conferences, craft shows, and regional, seasonal, and special interest fairs. Tyler specializes in working regional craft and seasonal fairs and has achieved some remarkably good results. Victor exhibits at professional conferences for social workers, psychologists, and mental health fairs. Together, they addressed the following issues:
- Managing bathroom breaks
- Dealing with show management
- Supplies You May Want to Buy as an exhibitor: tables, tablecloths, acrylic book stands and signholders, posters, Directors Chair, Tschokte items (pens, post-it notes, to give away),
- The Fine Print: watch out for proof-of-insurance, mandatory carpet purchase, furniture rental, and more
- Indoor vs. outdoor shows: foot traffic, weather, customers, pros and cons
- How to lure people to your booth
- Being prepared for any situation
- Offering exclusive specials
- Which shows work and which ones dont
- Determining whether you succeeded
04/16/21 • -1 min
On September 1, 2011 Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman spoke with author and marketing guru Irene Watsonon how authors can generate their marketing platform with a minimum of effort. Irene Watson is the Managing Editor of Reader Views, where avid readers can find reviews of recently published books as well as read interviews with authors. Her team also provides author publicity and a variety of other services specific to writing and publishing books. She spoke with us and addressed the following points:
- What is an author platform?
- Why does an author need a platform?
- Whats the first thing to do to create a platform? (Define Audience)
- What is the next step after I define my audience?
- Basics of the platform (Brand, Reputation, Connections)
- What is the foundation of a platform?
- 7 steps in creating an author platfor
04/16/21 • -1 min
On June 1st, 2011 Irene Watson and Tyler R. Tichelaar interviewed writer, publisher, and marketing guru Patrika Vaughn on how to choose the right mentor. Patrika Vaughn has 25 years of experience include every aspect of writing, publishing, and marketing. She is a columnist with articles published in more than 100 national journals and magazines. She spoke with us today on these key points:
Know your audience and what potential mentors know about that audience
Interview them: find one who is on your wavelength
Know what type of help you need
Be able to take criticism
Dont choose a dictato
Know your audience and what potential mentors know about that audience
Interview them: find one who is on your wavelength
Know what type of help you need
Be able to take criticism
Dont choose a dictato
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How many episodes does Authors Access have?
Authors Access currently has 70 episodes available.
What topics does Authors Access cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Other and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Authors Access?
The episode title '[Ep #165] V.S. Grenier- What Makes a Good Children's Book/Series' is the most popular.
When was the first episode of Authors Access?
The first episode of Authors Access was released on Apr 16, 2021.
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