by Christy Kirk | Sep 25, 2018 | Marketing
When we recommend clients begin promoting their books and other work on social media, we overwhelmingly get the same response: “Do I have to?” Unless you are a salesperson, odds are, the idea of promoting yourself feels very uncomfortable. You’re not...
by Elizabeth Johnson | Sep 18, 2018 | Marketing
One hard thing for many authors is asking people for book reviews. It sounds easy enough, but often it’s deceptively difficult to request. You don’t want to feel intrusive, or sound desperate. And you definitely don’t want to bribe people into...
by Elizabeth Johnson | Sep 14, 2018 | Book Launch
When we’re talking about doing hard things, seeking endorsements probably one of the top things on the list. We all know they’re important, but who actually likes asking for them? Getting the right people to throw their name and influence behind your book...
by Becky Robinson | Sep 7, 2018 | Inspiration
It doesn’t get easier, you get stronger. I’m not sure to whom this quote should be attributed; it popped up on my Instagram feed today and I instantly resonated with it. One good reason to do hard things is that by doing them, they begin to feel easier — not...
by Carrie Koens | Sep 4, 2018 | Marketing
You’ve completed your manuscript and found a way to publish, maybe you’ve even created a Facebook page and Instagram account — that’s great! Now it’s time for the part that everyone seems to hate: asking for help from those you know. In the 17th century, John...
