DESIREÉ DUFFY: IT’S ALL ABOUT STORIES
The recipient of an Irwin Awarded for The Publicist of the Year, Desireé Duffy is one of those rare book publicists who deliver on their promises. It’s not just her expertise and strategic thinking; her ability to anticipate trends and innovate. Driven
THE INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN WRITERS’ FESTIVAL PUT BACK TO SEPTEMBER
The International Dublin Writers' Festival has been put back to the 10th-13th of September due to the worldwide spread of Covid-19. Laurence O'Bryan, the founder of the event, announced refunds will be available until the 1st of September for
PUBLISHDRIVE ANNOUNCES A NEW BUILT-IN BOOK MARKETING SUITE FOR SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS
Lack of accessible, user-friendly book marketing options prevents many self-published authors from reaching their earning potential. PublishDrive, a global self-publishing platform, has developed the solution: a robust suite of built-in marketing features that integrates free tools and Amazon advertising. PublishDrive’s easy-to-use
KINGA JENTETICS: FOCUS ON BUILDING YOUR AUTHOR BRAND
KINGA JENTETICS, founder and CEO of Publish Drive, an innovative eBook distribution platform that can get your books in +400 stores worldwide, is our special guest for the latest episode of the Self-Publishing Mastery Talks Vlog. A great conversation that will
DON’T MISS THE BEST WRITERS’ CONFERENCE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The best writers' conference in Southern California returns June 22-24 at the Los Angeles Valley College. The Annual Greater Los Angeles Writers' Conference registration includes lectures, workshops, panels, and access to the Resource Center. Don't miss this great event! Education and Inspiration
CASE STUDY: HOW TO USE PUBLIC EVENTS TO MARKET YOUR BOOK
Public events and celebrations can be turned into great opportunities for promoting your book. Early the twentieth century, Edward Bernays, the father of public relations, used the Easter Parade in New York to make women take up smoking by labeling
3 GAME-CHANGING SELF-PUBLISHING APPS THAT WON’T COST YOU A PENNY
You are going to come across an endless array of products and services as you walk the path towards self-publishing mastery. It can be difficult to know which are worth your time and attention. In a world of endless smooth
BECOME A YOUTUBE SENSATION IN 5 STEPS
Authors in all genres asked me how can they use YouTube to market books. YouTube is the second most used search engine on the Internet and draws millions of eyeballs every single minute. As a guest of honor of the
YOU NEED TO INVEST IN BOOK MARKETING
In today's crowded market, authors need book publicists like fresh air. In this interview, Desirée Duffy, founder of Black Chateau Enterprises and recipient of the Irwin Award for the Publicist of the Year 2017 in Southern California, talks about her passion