By Astra Crompton, FriesenPress Independent authors have more avenues for manufacturing, formats, distribution, and promotion than ever before. With all the BookTokers and Bookstagrammers out there promoting their favourite reads, the options can seem overwhelming. How can you get your book noticed? The truth is, there are choices an author makes all along their publishing […] The post 5 Top Publishing Considerations for Independent Authors appeared first on Smith Publicity ..read more

By Courtney Link and Mariam Ata Communicating effectively when speaking publicly can be a daunting task at first. There is always the fear that we might embarrass ourselves, are not prepared enough, or don’t have enough knowledge to speak to an audience. Even celebrities, entrepreneurs, and well-known authors have had struggles with confidence during media […] The post Smith Myth: 3 Myths About Media Interviews appeared first on Smith Publicity ..read more

Discover the Intersection of Authorship and Speaking Writing a book and writing a keynote are very different practices, but each can inform the other, and should if speaking is a big part of your author platform, or vice versa. In fact, many authors are in-demand speakers as one of the opportunities that arise from publishing […] The post Upcoming Webinar: From Pages to Stages appeared first on Smith Publicity ..read more

Uncover the Top 5 Missteps Most Business Authors Make That Prevent Steady Income and 3 Ways to Fix By Andria Younger, Coach and Growth Strategist for Business Authors Who Speak I’ve been in the speaking industry for over 15+ years, and the last 4 years have led to rapid change in how people discover, define […] The post Are You Unintentionally Hindering Your Speaking Business Growth?  appeared first on Smith Publicity ..read more

What does the current podcasting landscape look like? For any business, any thought leader, there are thousands of people that you could help. The problem is they don’t know you exist. They don’t know your book exists. Some people will say, “Well, break through the noise.” Let’s be honest, we’re probably all adding to the […] The post New Podcast Episode: Give an Expert Podcast Interview with Tom Schwab appeared first on Smith Publicity ..read more

Write a Persuasive Essay and Enter to Win Our 2024 Scholarship We’re delighted to call for entries for the 2024 Smith Publicity Book Marketing Scholarship. The submission period will be open from March 5 to May 15, 2024. The 2024 Essay Prompt*: Write a persuasive essay between 1,000-1,500 words in response to the prompt: “What contemporary […] The post Call for Entries! 2024 Smith Publicity Book Marketing Scholarship appeared first on Smith Publicity ..read more

By Erin Birnbaum and Katie Ferraro Do you know what it takes to be a thought leader in your industry or with the media? Though the idea of thought leadership has been around for quite some time, especially in the corporate world, leaders in business are still being held back by easily dispelled myths.  There […] The post Smith Myth: 3 Myths About Thought Leadership appeared first on Smith Publicity ..read more

What is “Thought Leadership?” There’s the thought piece, and then there’s the leadership piece. Thoughtfulness could come from a variety of places. If you’re an academic, it comes from research. If you’re a business leader, it comes from experience of running a business, starting a business, growing a business, et cetera. It has to come […] The post New Podcast Episode: Take Your Thought Leadership to the Next Level with Peter Winick appeared first on Smith Publicity ..read more

By Rachael Robertson In the whirlwind of today’s business environment, there’s one surefire way to make a lasting impression: carving out your niche as a thought leader in your industry. And what better place to do this than on LinkedIn, with its staggering network of over 1 billion members worldwide? This platform offers a prime […] The post 3 Key Steps To Begin Mastering LinkedIn Thought Leadership appeared first on Smith Publicity ..read more

What is expert commentary and how does it help authors? Expert commentary is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. We’re positioning the author as an expert in whatever field it is that they find themselves an expert in—whether that’s AI, climate change, etc. Reporters will reach out, looking for experts to help flesh out […] The post New Podcast Episode: Expert Commentary as a Thought Leader with Chris Baker appeared first on Smith Publicity ..read more