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    How to Boost Your Biz with a Book – APSS Webinar – January 2016

    I spoke for the members of the Association of Publishers for Special Sales on January 7, 2016. The webinar was free, but you had to register to attend.

    While many authors and publishers are, naturally, focused on making money through book sales, the fact is that a book has a lot of value beyond its role as a passive income generator. For a business owner or other expert, a book can become a tool that helps grow a business, attract ideal clients, open doors for media and speaking opportunities and more. And so this talk looked at the role a book can play in your overall business strategy whether you’ve just started to conceive an idea or already have a book collecting dust in your office.

    Ally conducted two webinars for my association. Not only did she generate the largest audience in months, she kept most of the attendees on the call right up to the end. That is a real testimony to her content and delivery, both of which were exceptional.  – Brian Jud, Executive Director

    The webinar went live on January 7, 2016 at 6pm EST. We had plenty of time for questions, too, so I want to thank those who joined and participated.

    For future webinars or events, contact Brian Jud via email at brianjud@bookmarketing.com or check out the APSS calendar of events on their website.

    Ally Machate Book EditorFounder of The Writer’s Ally, Ally E. Machate is a bestselling book collaborator, award-winning editor, and expert publishing consultant who loves using her insider knowledge and experience with the publishing industry to lead serious authors toward success. She and her team live to help make great books happen, whether that means showing a writer how to improve a manuscript, get an agent, or self-publish; or coaching an author on growing her platform to sell more books. Since 1999, she has supported hundreds of authors on their publishing journey and takes pride in serving as their books’ best ally.

    APSS Webinar – How to Boost Biz w/ a Book – Jan 2016

    I am excited to tell you all that I’m returning to speak for the members of the Association of Publishers for Special Sales in January. The webinar is free, but you must register to attend.

    This time, I will be speaking about “How to Boost Your Biz with a Book.” While many authors and publishers are, naturally, focused on making money through book sales, the fact is that a book has a lot of value beyond its role as a passive income generator. For a business owner or other expert, a book can become a tool that helps grow a business, attract ideal clients, open doors for media and speaking opportunities and more. And so this talk will look at the role a book can play in your overall business strategy whether you’ve just started to conceive an idea or already have a book collecting dust in your office.

    The webinar will be live on January 7, 2016 at 6pm EST. We’ll have plenty of time for questions, too, so be sure to mark your calendars and join us!

    You may register here or contact Brian Jud via email at brianjud@bookmarketing.com.

    APSS Webinar – Polishing Your Work for Publication – Nov 2015

    I was super excited to be leading a webinar for members of the Association of Publishers for Special Sales last November as part of the organization’s ongoing series. The webinar was free.

    I spoke to the APSS crowd about a topic that’s close to any self- or small-publisher’s heart: How to make sure your manuscript is absolutely ready for publication. I called the presentation, “Polishing Your Work for Publication.” This talk introduced to the participants the most common problems that plague written works and offered simple ways to identify and resolve them in their own manuscripts. They received tips on improving their work to keep readers’ attention, polishing their manuscript at the technical level, and getting objective feedback before they submit or go to press.

    Ally presents her webinar material in a logical and user-friendly format. She’s simultaneously professional and approachable. As a writer, I particularly enjoyed her presentation; as an editor and proofreader, I welcomed her perspectives on style and word usage. And her recommendations for manuscript polishing were spot on! – Rita Reali, Author

    Informative, well organized and interesting. – Jeanne Rogers, Award Winning Author

    Helpful, clear, and good reminders. I appreciated the handout too, something to remind me when the revisions begin. – Judith Dreyer, Speaker and Writer

    Ally Machate’s practical formulas for better writing are succinct, yet invaluable to anyone seeking to publish. With years of experience, she zeroes in on the most common beginners’ mistakes and bad habits, and any writer of fiction or non-fiction can benefit from posting this list next to their computer. – Carl Olson, Speaker and Author

    The webinar was live on November 17, 6-7:30pm EST.

    To know more about APSS and their upcoming events, you may visit their webpage.

    Ally Machate Book EditorFounder of The Writer’s Ally, Ally E. Machate is a bestselling book collaborator, award-winning editor, and expert publishing consultant who loves using her insider knowledge and experience with the publishing industry to lead serious authors toward success. She and her team live to help make great books happen, whether that means showing a writer how to improve a manuscript, get an agent, or self-publish; or coaching an author on growing her platform to sell more books. Since 1999, she has supported hundreds of authors on their publishing journey and takes pride in serving as their books’ best ally.

    APSS Webinar – Polishing Your Work for Publication – Nov 2015

    I am super excited to be leading a webinar for members of the Association of Publishers for Special Sales in November as part of the organization’s ongoing series. The webinar is free, but you must register to attend.

    I’ll be speaking to the APSS crowd about a topic that’s close to any self- or small-publisher’s heart: How to make sure your manuscript is absolutely ready for publication. I call the presentation, “Polishing Your Work for Publication.” This talk will introduce you to the most common problems that plague written works and offer simple ways to identify and resolve them in your own novel, short story, or memoir. You’ll receive tips on improving your work to keep readers’ attention, polishing your manuscript at the technical level, and getting objective feedback before you submit or go to press.

    The webinar will be live on November 17, 6-7:30pm EST. We’ll have plenty of time for questions, too, so be sure to mark your calendars and join us!

    You may register here or contact Brian Jud via email at brianjud@bookmarketing.com

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