5 Observations on the Evolution of Author Business Models https://bmysticaladventures.runboard.com/t12231 Runboard| 5 Observations on the Evolution of Author Business Models en-us Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:52:21 +0000 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:52:21 +0000 https://www.runboard.com/ rssfeeds_managingeditor@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds managing editor) rssfeeds_webmaster@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds webmaster) akBBS 60 5 Observations on the Evolution of Author Business Modelshttps://bmysticaladventures.runboard.com/p236254,from=rss#post236254https://bmysticaladventures.runboard.com/p236254,from=rss#post236254This is a fascinating article by Jane Friedman, on five important aspects authors have to pay attention to if they want to create a career out of writing. quote:After four days of immersion with this very experienced group of authors, I have a few observations about the business of authorship as publishing becomes increasingly digital-driven. (Ignore any recent misleading articles from the New York Times reporting the contrary.) She talks about: - The Importance of Series in Marketing, Promotion, and Overall Career Growth - The Use of Social Media as a Data-Driven Marketing and Promotion Tool - Where Innovation (and Power Plays) Happen: Ebook Retailers and Distributors - The Next Frontier: International Sales - The Writing Is Still the Focus Personally, I found the remarks on series most helpful. I'm also aware I need to find ways to start measuring the effect of my social media marketing... Read it all here: 5 Observations on the Evolution of Author Business Modelsnondisclosed_email@example.com (Firlefanz)Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:50:16 +0000