Sentences with phrase «launched author careers»

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In the recently released biography about Markle, «Meghan: A Hollywood Princess,» the author wrote that Markle struggled to make money and launch her acting career.

About the same time, 248 - pound Neva Coyle from Minnesota, having failed at every commercial diet program she tried, turned to the Bible, lost 100 pounds, and founded Overeaters Victorious in 1977, which launched her successful career as a best - selling author and inspirational speaker.

The author of the Fourth Gospel, at the point at which he is about to launch Out upon his account of the public career of Jesus, tells his readers what they are to look out for: «You will see heaven wide open, and God's angels ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.»

What a cool added bonus for the film to have launched a major acting career for Peter Dinklage, who the very same year appeared briefly in one of the many hilarious parts of Elf, playing... a jaded children's book author (not what you would have guessed, huh?).

Through their exemplary qualities, these dissertations have launched their authors on successful trajectories in their research careers.

For First - Time Authors: Launch your career by learning how to maximize your book sales.

During his time as a book agent (President & Owner of «New Brand Agency Group»), Mark Malatesta helped many authors launch their publishing careers under the name Mark «Ryan» (his stepfather's last name).

The launch of Dymocks» D Publishing yesterday was anticipated by many aspiring authors as a potential avenue for them to have their work published and distributed, and for them to pursue an «author - driven» strategy for their writing career.

He is a major fixture in the book business; he has helped launch the writing careers of several well - known authors; and he's written several successful books himself, including three other memoirs.

The next piece when it comes to launching a successful writing career is marketing yourself, building an author platform and brand -LSB-...]

If her novel resonates with people and she continues to release more books — Cat in the Flock is intended to launch a series — then she could very well have a new career as an author, she says.

New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks returns to the fantasy that launched his career — the fantasy that remains closest to his heart, and to the hearts of millions of fans around the world.

Throughout her long career, Chadwick has served diverse clients that span all sizes, from the US Department of Commerce and Citibank Latin America to young authors needing editing and cover design services to launch their first books.

Never fear — author and editor Chuck Sambuchino provides expert, practical advice for increasing your visibility, selling more books, and launching a successful career.

You also get an unlimited amount of information, knowledge and powerful video resources, to help launch your new career as an author.

But, it seems that, more than ever, self - published authors will have to put out high quality books and work on building up a loyal readership over time, rather than depending on gimmicks to launch their careers.

In my career I've witnessed many book launches and supported my authors through all that goes with the publishing process as their editor.

Your list of insiders includes family, friends, colleagues, fellow authors you know well, street team members, and anyone else who has expressed their willingness to lend a hand with your book launch or writing career.

Molina, a highly respected and award - winning Spanish author (In the Night of Time, 2013), tells the story of James Earl Ray's attempt to escape after killing Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1968; Ray's flight eventually takes him to Lisbon, where Molina was struggling to launch his writing career.

The Darkest Part of the Forest, is the bestselling author Holly Black's triumphant return to the opulent, enchanting faerie tales that launched her YA career.

Two important reasons self - publishing is valuable are 1) being an author of a book can help open doors; and 2) it allows you to create a platform for yourself, a springboard to launch your career, whether it be for writing assignments, being seen and sought as an expert on a topic, or a variety of other things.

We are focused towards nurturing debut and current authors wishing to launch into digital as part of their professional writing careers.

They can, however, concern your platform, other authors» books that are similar to yours, a local bookstore or library that has helped launched your career, current events, etc..

On the other hand, if this is your launch pad into a career as a budding author, refine that author platform to optimize engagement and sales.

Expert Subjects is amazing and I am so thankful to them for helping me launch my career as an author.

Her excellence landed me several prominent opportunities both in Canada and the United States and helped launch my career as a speaker as well as author.

The Problem: Independent presses are stuck in a grind, where they develop literary talent to the point that an author breaks out, at which point the author immediately jumps to a much larger press for more money, and the indie press who launched their career gets nothing.

So, in 2013 we launched NFAA as a way to bring nonfiction authors together in a supportive community to learn, brainstorm, share ideas and resources, and support each other in building successful author careers.

Best - selling, award - winning (and formerly traditionally published) indie authors share their secrets for launching an indie publishing career.

I helped Sandy set up her website ready for the launch of Girl Cop, and it's been a pleasure to follow her emerging career as an author.

In some cases, massive online campaigns are launched by angry people and internet trolls who ruin careers and drive authors away from publishing.

If you are thinking about launching an author website, but you are not yet decided, read the following reasons why you should not get an account at wordpress.com if you want to take your self - publishing career seriously.

Indeed, DD launched my career as a gay romance author and has been with me every step of the way.

He has inspired and informed countless authors, many of whom (like me) credit him with launching them to career success.

That's not even including such content - sharing platforms as Wattpad and FanFiction.net, platforms that have also launched the careers of dozens of authors by facilitating traditionally published contracts through various contests and awards held over the past few years.Midnight Publishing is a ghostwriting and editing company based in Arizona, and we've made it our mission to assist budding writers and seasoned authors alike

Self - hosting an author website can be a great challenge for many authors, that's why most people decide to start their careers easily and they go ahead and create a site on wordpress.com If you are thinking about launching an author...

Adams: We publish a lot of debut authors, preferring to take promising but unproven writers and attempt to launch their careers, rather than getting into a bidding war for the next bestseller from an already established author.

Two notable early Epigraph authors were the graphic memoirist Lucy Knisley, whose French Milk was acquired and published by Touchstone (Simon and Schuster) and helped launch her thriving career, and Major Benjamin Tupper, whose Welcome to Afghanistan led to a two - book deal with New American Library (Penguin).

The award is specifically designed to be a promotional vehicle for authors and publishers to launch their careers, open global markets and compete with talented authors and publishers throughout the world.

With Kindle sales in their millions again this year, an increasing number of authors are turning to ePublishing to launch their careers and get their work to readers worldwide.

Bestselling science - fiction author John Scalzi launched his career on a serial, Old Man's War, and of course everybody knows and even loves shows like All My Children.

-LSB-...] Before You Launch Your Author Website (Jane Friedman) An author website is a long - term investment in your publishing cAuthor Website (Jane Friedman) An author website is a long - term investment in your publishing cauthor website is a long - term investment in your publishing career.

Maybe the most valuable lesson is that Scout can be a viable option for authors at any point in their careers, whether starting out, boosting a backlist, or using it as free marketing launch pad.

For me, this book is about launching my career as an author and entrepreneur.

As you begin your author career, there are things you can do in advance to set yourself up for your future launch that improve your chances for creating superfans.

Sponsored by USA Book News, the 5th Annual International Book Awards (IBA 2014) are specifically designed to be a promotional vehicle for authors and publishers to launch their careers, open global markets and compete with talented authors and publishers throughout the world.

A good review from Kirkus can help launch a book and an author's career.

I agree with M.J. My question is: Is self - publishing going to become the predominant, preferred, or recommended means for authors to launch their careers?

On the other hand, if this is your launch pad into a career as a budding author / publisher, refine that author platform to optimize engagement and sales.

-LSB-...] Is self - publishing going to become the predominant, preferred, or recommended means for authors to launch their careers?