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The Value of the Backlist

September 13, 2020 //  by Wendy Lawton//  17 Comments

We often hear people in the publishing industry talk about backlist vs. frontlist. Today I want to talk about the value of the backlist in building an author’s career..

First a couple of definitions. The terms, backlist and frontlist came …

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Tips to help you define your nonfiction audience

October 11, 2013 //  by Rachel Kent//  14 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Writing a nonfiction book that has been on your heart is great, but figuring out if that book has an audience and who those readers are is essential before you decide to pitch your project to publishing …

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The Trouble with Tribes

October 8, 2013 //  by Wendy Lawton//  124 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Seth Godin got us thinking about our tribes in his book by the same name. Our tribe consists of those we lead or those who gather around us. Authors and authors-to-be are constantly encouraged to begin amassing …

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5 Questions to Help You Build a Bigger Audience Faster

February 14, 2013 //  by Janet Grant//  64 Comments

Guest Blogger: Chad Allen

Janet here: Today we have the honor of posting a blog by Chad Allen, editorial director for Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. He blogs about writing, publishing, life, and creativity at http://www.chadrallen.com/. …

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