Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the book world, offers writing tips, and interviews Caro Begin, author and expert on writer websites.
Chapter 1: Introduction
It's our Golden Anniversary episode (sort of)!
Chapter 2: News
a) Controversy surrounds Mark Dawson purchasing a large quantity of his own novel to push it onto the Top Ten of the Sunday Times bestseller list.
b) Author promotes the first-ever drive-in book event.
c) B&N closes its experimental “kitchen” bookstore.
d) Yet another author is “Twittered” out of her book release.
e New developments at the US Copyright Office permit registration of multiple short works published online for a flat fee.
f) Publishers announce new imprints for literary fiction and nonfiction promoting diversity, New Age topics, and picture books.
Chapter 3: Writing Tips
A four-year old poet gets a great book deal! When will you be published? Here’s the best way to make it happen.
Chapter 4: Interview with Caro Begin
Bernhardt interviews this accomplished author and expert on author websites about her work and how Red Sneaker Writers can have the most effective websites.
Chapter 5: Parting Words
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