A Book In Hand
Information and resources related to A Book In Hand – coming in the fall of 2024.
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Related/Relevant Episodes of the Stark Reflections Podcast.
Episode 345 – The Art of Libromancy with Josh Cook
An insider’s look at bookselling from an independent bookseller and author.
Episode 340 – Personality, Passion, Presentation, and Persistence with Todd Fahnestock
Effective strategies for bookselling at in person events.
Episode 338 – An Amazing F*cking Pivot Into Sh!t-Tons of Money with James Fell
Episode 296 – Powerful in Person Book Marketing with Richard H. Stephens
Marketing books at in person events
Episode 207 – Library and Bookstore Strategies for Authors
A recording of a talk Mark gave at When Words Collide 2021.
Episode 203 A Rant on Unprofessional Author Behavior
A reflection and rant on one of the unprofessional things that indie authors sometimes do.
Episode 193 – Showcasing Indie Authors in an Indie Bookstore with Susan Faw
A look at an independent bookstore run by indie author Susan Faw.
Episode 191 – Insights from the Immersive Media and Books 2020 Consumer Survey
Dr. Rachel Noorda and Dr. Kathi Inman Berens shared details about the Immersive Media & Books 2020 Consumer Survey conducted by the Panorama Project and Portland State University.
Episode 190 – The Episode Where Shit Went Down with James Fell, Sweary Historian
Episode 187 – Business-Minded Creative Marketing with Diana Wink
Diana Wink, writer, blogger, film-maker shares insights for successful storyteller marketing.
Episode 177 – Author Insights From Youth Services Librarians
Julie Bonser (Head of Youth Services) and Michelle Rutter (Teen Services Librarian) from Eastern Munroe Public Library in Pennsylvania.
Episode 167 – Author, Author Give Me the News: Bookseller Insights with Laura Hayden
author and bookseller Laura Hayden, who is the co-founder and owner of Author-Author an experimental retail bookshop that deals in online sales, special events, books for writers and books for authors.
Episode 142 – Strategies for a Successful Book Launch During a Pandemic with Suzy Vadori
Suzy Vadori shares details from the massive in person book launches for her first two books and the pivot for a major launch during the pandemic.
Episode 141 – Homemade Game Guru Luanga ‘Lue’ Nuwame
Strategies employed by a writer and publisher of comic books, cardboard crafts, and board game developer.
Episode 134 – Pitching Your Book to Local Media with Melissa Dalton Martinez
Insights from a publishing industry PR and marketing manager, marketing consultant, and media professional.
Episode 110 – A Conversation about Working with Bookstores and Libraries
An interview conducted in the Draft2Digital offices for a Facebook Live video where Dan Wood interviewed Mark about his book An Author’s Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores.
Episode 099 – Getting Your Book into Libraries
How authors can get their books into libraries in print, eBook and audiobook format.
Episode 087 – You, Your Book, and Bookstores
A perspective on bookstores, booksellers, and bookselling, and shares ideas on how authors can best get their books into bookstores.
Episode 026 – Armand Rosamilia on Engagement and Community
A look at a unique “beers and fears” brewery tour for authors.
Episode 004 – Optimizing Your Author Brand with Robert J. Sawyer
How optimizing his brand and SEO has led Robert J. Sawyer to 1000 radio and television interviews.
Related Resources/Reading:
Booking the Library: A Guide for Entertainers, Musicians, Speakers & Authors, Jessica Brawner, 2015, ISBN 9780692350188
Five Critical Things For a Successful Book Signing: An essential guide for any author, Adam Dreece, 2019, ISBN: 9781988746159