The Writing Corner with Authors' Alcove Agnes Wolfe

Want to know how to publish and market your book? Then this podcast with A.G. Billig founder of Self-Publishing Mastery. will help you. She is a bestselling author, public speaker, self-publishing expert, and the founder of the award winning educational center Self-Publishing Mastery. As a self-publishing expert and author coach, A.G. Billig uses her book marketing and publishing expertise to help authors become successful. Her key areas of expertise are brand building, traditional media and PR, book launch campaigns, and public appearances (including TV and radio interviews). 

A.G. Billig is an experienced book marketing workshop presenter and a frequent guest on writing panels and conferences. Her speaking engagements include book marketing and creative writing workshops. Prior to dedicating herself to helping authors, she hosted and produced radio and TV shows, ran lifestyle magazines as editor-in-chief, and built awareness for various international brands as a PR and marketing expert.

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If you are interested in becoming a proofreader or editor or just want to refine your own abilities, Knowadays offers a course with a guarantee of work if you receive an 80 percent on their final test. You can learn about it here! https://knowadays.com/ref/1237/

If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my interview with Michelle Herschorn where we talk about book marketing on social media. https://open.spotify.com/episode/625w6w8sBPkjnwJ1K8eAY8?si=e2d81c7dbd5a49ad

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In this episode of Authors' Alcove, host Agnes Wolfe interviews children's book author Sarah Geddes. Sarah discusses her journey as a sixth-grade language arts teacher and mother of two, who began writing bedtime stories for her children, leading to her published works "Henry the Sneezing Dragon" and the upcoming "To the Moon, a Jacob and Trevor Adventure." She shares the creative process behind her books, including working with a hybrid publisher and the importance of illustrations. Sarah emphasizes the value of reading to children, encouraging active engagement, and fostering a love for books. She highlights the importance of book reviews for authors and advises aspiring writers not to let fear hinder their publishing journey. The episode concludes with Agnes promoting her other podcasts and related courses on writing and publishing.

If this episode resonated with you, you might also enjoy my interview with children’s book writer Saloni Surah, Author of Flora Investigates the Case of the Missing Gold Eggs. 

You can work with her by visiting her website:

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In this episode Polly Letofsky shares how to market your book and 5 ways not to. She is the founder of MyWordPublishing.com and author of "Buzz, Your Super Sticky Book Marketing Plan." Polly shares her journey from walking around the world to becoming an author and discusses the challenges she faced with hybrid and self-publishing. She emphasizes the importance of authors retaining creative control, sales, and distribution rights. Polly introduces her approach to individualized marketing plans, stressing the need for early marketing efforts and forming a supportive launch team. She offers practical advice on using review services, avoiding certain pitfalls like hiring PR agents or paying for ineffective advertising, and highlights the importance of researching successful authors' marketing strategies to refine one's own approach.

Links Mentioned in Interview:


Independent Watch Dog group: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/best-self-publishing-services/
You can visit her website My Word Publishing at https://www.mywordpublishing.com/
Her Book -- Buzz! Your Super Sticky Book Marketing Plan - https://amzn.to/3UwCwpl
How to Bring Your Book to Life This Year: An Exploratory Guidebook on Writing and Self-Publishing - https://amzn.to/3u6KOsW
ReadingDeals.com
OnlineBookClub.com
Link for people to download the free book marketing calendar: www.BookMarketingCalendar.com
Link to learn the Options in Publishing: What you should know and what you should never put up with: www.Publishing101Class.com

If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my interview with Melanie Herschorn where we also discussed Marketing for your book with a focus on social media presence - https://open.spotify.com/episode/625w...

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In this episode of Authors' Alcove, Lynn Golodner, the author of "Woman of Valor," discusses the art of creating compelling Jewish characters. With nine books to her name, including two poetry collections and nine nonfiction works, Lynn's latest venture is a fiction novel that explores a woman's journey in discovering her Jewish identity. Lynn excels in crafting characters that are believable, authentic, and engaging. She also hosts the Make Meaning Podcast, where she interviews authors and publishing professionals.

Residing in Michigan, Lynn's creative nonfiction has been featured in numerous publications such as the Great Lakes Review, Saveur, the Chicago Tribune, Better Homes and Gardens, Midwest Living, the Detroit Free Press, Porridge Magazine, the Jewish Literary Journal, The Good Life Review, Hadassah Magazine, The Forward, Valiant Scribe, Story Unlikely, The Dillydoun Review, Quibble, and YourTango.

Additionally, Lynn conducts the Finding Your Voice writers workshop, leads writers' retreats, and runs The Writers Community, fostering a space for writers to develop their craft.

You can check out her website below or follow her on her social media accounts. 


https://lynnegolodner.com


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If you are interested in purchasing her book Women of Valor - https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Valor-identity-infidelity-shedding-ebook/dp/B0BZWZ3BJ4?ref_=ast_author_mpb

If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my interview with historical fiction writer Sammy Beuker, author of the Unfortunate Life of Genevieve Ryder - 

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I had a blast with my YA Fantasy Author Interview with Michael Xavier Boggins. Michael is the author behind "Antiquity" and "Gift Of The Golden Pearl," both captivating YA fantasy novels. His writing journey began during weekends when his children would visit, inspiring him to embark on storytelling adventures. In our discussion, we delved into the intricacies of crafting YA fiction, uncovering sources of inspiration, and navigating the editing and publishing process.We also talked about 1106 design, a hybrid publishing company that you can find here: https://1106design.com/

If you are interested in purchasing their books, you can do so hereAntiquity - https://amzn.to/3OpOwoLGift of the Golden Pearl - https://amzn.to/3ShrjHm

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my interview with LC Conn fantasy writer of The Realm of Dragons https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CkkI6dt49FccvDatetuwm?si=7570abd81bff4602 as well as my interview with Chelle Cypress author of Unmasking the Curse https://open.spotify.com/episode/2egh5gNfVw3GsQfIVsw0Dt?si=1cf3a6e9ed304c37

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This Sci Fi author interview with Jean Lamb, a fantasy and science fiction writer, discussed everything from using spreadsheets to track writing to writing fan fiction. She wrote Dead Man's Hand, the first book in the The Ghost Ship Series. 

She writes Harry Potter fan fiction, is a member of the SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing Association), has published eight books, is a former United States Air Force officer, and spent a half-century married to the love of her life with a cat and 10,000 books. We discussed her book set in Renaissance Italy and its theme of revenge, how she gets her books cover artists and her books known, how she uses spreadsheets while she writes, and a little about her love of fan fiction. 

You can find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/excessivelyperky/ Quora https://www.quora.com/profile/Jean-Lamb and read her fan fiction https://www.fanfiction.net/u/314420/excessivelyperky

If you are interested in purchasing Dead Man’s Hand, the first book in the Ghost Ship series, you can do so here https://amzn.to/47n4KWe

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my interview with JB Yanni about fantasy time travel https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xBGkzRevdNILsoBwWiq0t?si=BIn60qBVSqijQQ2XhO5uTw

or Chelle Cypress about Romantic fantasy Unmasking the Curse https://open.spotify.com/episode/2egh5gNfVw3GsQfIVsw0Dt?si=es26F3PVTkCJNGS8e8jxOw

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