Authorpreneur Magazine - Issue 2
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This is an extract from Hazel Edward’s book<br />
<strong>Authorpreneur</strong>ship, The Business of Creativity.<br />
Order the book here:<br />
www.asauthors.org/dvdbook/authorpreneurship<br />
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Hazel Edwards<br />
<strong>Authorpreneur</strong> Hazel Edwards is best known<br />
for There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating<br />
Cake but writes across media, age groups and<br />
non/fiction. Writing a Non Boring Family History,<br />
<strong>Authorpreneur</strong>ship, The Business of Creativity are<br />
best e-sellers from her online bookstore.<br />
Hazel is a frequent confererence speaker,<br />
mentor and conducts web chats. f2m:the boy<br />
within a documentary is in progress about<br />
her co-written YA novel about transitioning<br />
gender.<br />
www.hazeledwards.com<br />
making indie publishing<br />
a mission possible<br />
The Indie ReCon free online conference presented<br />
in February 2013 featured over 25 guests who<br />
discussed the nuts and bolts of self-publishing<br />
from the pros and cons, all the way through to<br />
marketing and becoming a bestselling author.<br />
Guests included Darcie Chan, Lori Culwell, Joel<br />
Friedlander, C J Lyons, Joanna Penn, and many<br />
more.<br />
Topics covered included:<br />
- Branding You and Your Book<br />
- Breaking into International Markets<br />
- Building a Bestselling Publishing Team<br />
- Creating Unique yet Affordable Covers<br />
- Creative Book Launches<br />
- Entrepreneurial Authors Many Hats<br />
- Getting eBooks into Bookstores<br />
- Planning your Future<br />
- The Biggest Mistakes Indie Authors Make<br />
- The Future of Digital Publishing<br />
- The Future of eBooks as Apps<br />
- The Magic of Awards and Reviews<br />
- The Pros and Cons of Indie Publishing<br />
If you missed the conference you can still view the<br />
posts, videos and chat recordings on the website:<br />
www.indierecon.org<br />
<strong>Authorpreneur</strong><strong>Magazine</strong> March 2013<br />
www.authorpreneurmagazine.com