agents Archives - Speakipedia https://speakipedia.com/tag/agents/ The Presentation & Storytelling Encyclopedia by Dave Bricker Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:16:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://speakipedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-puzzle-globe-60x60.jpg agents Archives - Speakipedia https://speakipedia.com/tag/agents/ 32 32 Publishing Advice – Practices & Principles https://speakipedia.com/publishing-advice/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:12:17 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=292615 The following publishing advice is based on my own experiences and those of my clients. I hope you find it valuable and encouraging, even if it changes your expectations. I’ve written and published 12 books. I’ve guided many remarkable people … More ☛

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]]> Want a Traditional Publishing Contract? Do Your Homework https://speakipedia.com/traditional-publishing/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:12:17 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=611549 This article discusses the pros and cons of traditional publishing. Abandon your biases, study the business of publishing, and choose the publishing method that best suits you and your book. Perhaps the biggest myth in publishing is that as a … More ☛

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]]> The Perfect Book Sales Page https://speakipedia.com/perfect-book-sales-page/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:12:15 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=4531 Tom Morkes published The Perfect Book sales Page on his blog. I’m usually the first person to reject formulaic approaches to book marketing. Many well-written books are horrible products. But what I like about Tom’s template is that it forces … More ☛

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]]> Not Selling Books? Did you do the Math? https://speakipedia.com/selling-books/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:12:08 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=3363 You threw a grand party but nobody came. Your novel is so good but you’re not selling books. What happened? You were supposed to appear on Oprah’s show. Terry Gross isn’t calling you for an interview. You may be an … More ☛

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]]> Co-Publishing – Alternative Path or Another Trap for Writers? https://speakipedia.com/co-publishing/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:12:02 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=2570 I recently published a post about the difference between vanity publishing and true self-publishing. Fundamentally, the article defines a publisher as “someone who takes the risk on a book.” Vanity Presses represent themselves as publishers and accept royalties while the … More ☛

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]]> Self-Publishing & Vanity Publishing: Confuse Them and Pay the Price https://speakipedia.com/self-publishing-vanity-publishing/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:12:00 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=2437 What is true self-publishing? What is the difference between self-publishing and “vanity publishing” or “subsidy publishing?” How do these differ from “traditional publishing?” Don’t publish until you understand these terms; that knowledge can make or break your book. Learn about … More ☛

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]]> Why You Need a Professional Editor https://speakipedia.com/why-professional-editor/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:11:59 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=2144 After completing the final draft of a manuscript for my fifth book, I wanted a reality check. I hired a professional editor and learned something important about self-publishing. No matter how capable you are as a writer and proofreader, you … More ☛

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]]> Gatekeepers and Self-Publishing https://speakipedia.com/gatekeepers-selfpublishing/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:11:58 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=2256 Indie publishers complain that the mainstream publishing establishment acts as a “gatekeeper.” Many readers rely on big publishing houses to filter out low quality books—even though trade publishers regularly print celebrity crap with impunity. Indie publishers often see themselves as … More ☛

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]]> Many Unhappy Returns – Think Outside the Bookstore https://speakipedia.com/many-unhappy-returns-think-outside-the-bookstore/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:11:47 +0000 http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/?p=202 If you’re hoping to have mainstream bookstore distribution, using a Vanity Press may present some obstacles. Book buyers will likely tell you, “your book may be excellent, but you’re using a Vanity Publisher and the vast majority of their books … More ☛

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]]> Lost and Found Losers https://speakipedia.com/lost-and-found/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:00:25 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=2011 Lost and found items create logistical challenges, but stories are always about people. The story of how (or whether) a person is reunited with a lost item they need or value determines the success of important business relationships. Create a … More ☛

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]]> Sound Advice for Writers & Publishers https://speakipedia.com/writing-publishing-advice/ https://speakipedia.com/writing-publishing-advice/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:00:26 +0000 https://storysailing.com/?p=3361 The following advice on writing and publishing is based on my own experiences and those of my clients. I hope you find it valuable and encouraging, even if it changes your expectations. I’ve written and published twelve books, and I’m … More ☛

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