
Here’s How to Survive Your Book Pub Week.
You've dreamt of the day your book would finally be printed and in the hands of readers. Maybe that idea is often the thing that kept you going when you were in the depths of the writing or editing process. But now that the time is almost here...it…

Client Win: Stephanie Land’s memoir MAID inspires Netflix original series!
It's been so much fun to be a part of this wild ride of watching Stephanie's book become an instant bestseller, then to have President Obama select it as one of his Summer Reads, and now the moment we've been prepping for, for so long: the Netflix…

How do I find more readers?
If you were to Google the phrase "How do I find more readers for my book?" you'd end up with approximately 461,000,000 results. There is no shortage of advice out there.
I'm going to share with you the ONE thing that you absolutely need to…

Make sure your author website has these 10 must-haves!
Your website has the potential to show the world why they should pay attention to you and your writing, yet most authors and writers treat it more like business card, or skimpy brochure. The truth is, your website should be making you money,…

It’s About Damn Time
For many years I felt like an outlier in the business world, hell, in life. It's no secret I'm a "heart-centered strategist" as several clients have called me. I have never really bought into the idea of business as usual. I've learned what…

Q & A:
How do I get started branding myself?
Q: I want to start a website to gain followers and make money with my writing. I've identified a niche, but I'm wondering how to get started branding myself. -Trish
Andrea:
Understand Yourself & Your People
Before you do anything else dig…
How do I get started branding myself?

Q & A:
What are some of the mistakes to avoid in branding yourself as a writer?
Q: For writers new to the idea of writing as a business, what are some of the mistakes to avoid when thinking about branding? —Gabrielle
Andrea: Great question.
One of the biggest personal branding mistakes is trying to be everything to…
What are some of the mistakes to avoid in branding yourself as a writer?

Q & A:
Should I have a book or author photo as my profile picture?
Q: My profile photo on Facebook and Instagram is my book cover. Should I keep it that way, or have a picture of myself? —Brian
Andrea:
Make it a personal photo for sure! People want to connect with a human being, they like books because…
Should I have a book or author photo as my profile picture?

Q & A:
Should I establish a brand for my book or myself?
Q: I have a book out and one forthcoming. How do I establish a brand? Should I brand my book or myself personally? Do I link the two books through titles? —Lee
Andrea: Generally speaking you want to establish your brand for you as the…
Should I establish a brand for my book or myself?

Q & A: I write in multiple genres and topics, how do I build an audience?
Q: I, like several of the other writers here, write multiple genres and on multiple topics. Consciousness, mindfulness, dance and somatics in nonfiction largely; also poetry (several books) and fiction. I've a Facebook presence, tweet, blog.…