Here are the Top Ten Takeaways that Kiffer Brown gathered from overhearing buzz, listening to experts sharing the latest information, and seeing the latest trends in publishing at BEA 2016.
What is the traditional publishing tool that authors can implement to propel their writing careers to new levels and to earn an income from selling their books?
To get traction in the eBook market, I tried out new things, made plenty of mistakes, and then had a series of increasing successes. Now I would like to share what worked for me.
Being an author is a thousand times more competitive than most writers realize. Many don’t even think of themselves as being in a competitive field in the first place! But the harsh truth is, if you can’t compete for readers’ interest and attention, you won’t sell books.
Whether you’ve published your book or you’re an aspiring author, keep your eyes open for inspiration in unexpected places.
What is Kathy Murphy, the president of the world's largest book club, looking for in a good book? What speaks to her as a reader? Find out in this informative interview by Shari Stauch, Keynote presenter at CAC16.
Book clubs can be a defining moment in any author's career. Fact is, the success of any book is accelerated if book clubs get hold of it and begin spreading the news.
An entirely new choice in book publishing is shared to the Chanticleer Community by Sara Stamey. What would you think if there were a publisher that offered the expertise and structure you need (like a traditional publisher) but also offers a system where you get more creative control and better royalties (closer to self-publishing)?
"Who says you can only have book signings in bookstores?" - Janet Shawgo, Chatelaine Grand Prize Award Winning Author
The largest book club in the world has just announced it 2016 reading list. And a Chanticleer Award winning author is on it! Now this is something to CROW about!