Do Authors Need Publishers?

Harper Collins

Will self-motivated authors take over the publishing industry? Can traditional publishers survive? Are traditional publishers fighting to stay traditional? Are digital books taking over printed books? Is self-publishing now an acceptable phrase?  Do authors even need publishers anymore?  The purpose of this blog is to feed you information, so you can formulate a plan and develop your author career. Forget about what you think is the best … [Read more...]

What Chapters Represent

Chapter One

When you become a seasoned author, each chapter you write represents a certain voice or meaning. It goes beyond the outer layer. Instead, your writing has symbolic value.  Here is what your chapters represent…  Chapter One  This is an author’s best chapter, because it receives the most attention. It is the deciding factor whether a reader will move on to the next chapter. It is the beginning of the author's … [Read more...]

Generating Opportunities

This way up

It only takes one great opportunity for an author to propel to the next level. Most authors concentrate on sending query letters, self-publishing, or eBooks. Those are only three of the hundreds of possible ways to succeed as an author.  Take a second to think about what an opportunity is supposed to look like. I believe it could be one of two situations:  ~ The author suddenly has a favorable option. This means you have several paths to … [Read more...]

April Fools Letter from Author Ron Knight

Typing Angry

To the staff at UP Authors & Brand Eleven Eleven, from Ron Knight:  Let’s get something straight. I am the talent. Everything you do, should involve keeping me happy. People do not go to the UP Authors website because they want to hear about how the new intern has worked two hours this week and can now understand the difference between a blog and an email. People go to the website because of what I bring to the table.  Knowing this, … [Read more...]

Top 15 Non-Fiction Books For Authors

These books cover several key areas for authors, including, confidence, inspiration, knowledge, self-discovery, experience, relationship marketing, and business thinking, which puts the author in a position to succeed while generating the opportunity to sell books.  You may have to go hunting for some of these books, but it’s worth it!  15. Everyday American English Expressions, by Richard A. Spears, Betty Birner, and Steve … [Read more...]