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The Author Incubator was founded as a home for life coaches and other healing professionals committed to writing books that make a difference.

07/24/2024

This is an exclusive invitation to come behind the scenes to one of our book launch events!

We are launching TWO new books and one new AUDIOBOOK TOMORROW, on Thursday, July 25th at 12pm ET, and we have space for 10 guests to come watch what happens behind the scenes before you launch your book. If you are thinking of writing a book, this is a perfect invite for you to see how some of the behind-the-scenes magic happens.

These parties are exclusive to the friends and family members of our authors, but we had a few open spots and I wanted to invite you. We really can't take more than 10 guests so RSVP at https://www.differencepress.com/book-launch and be one of the few who get to peek behind the curtain and see exactly what we do to get our authors bestseller status. This is a rare opportunity, (kind of like watching a documentary on a streaming network about what happens when you are ready to launch), but live and unedited! So, if you have wondered what we do around here, or just want some cool books for free, claim your spot to be our guest, ASAP!

https://www.differencepress.com/book-launch

06/25/2024

Can AI capture your unique writing voice? 🤨

Have you been considering using AI to write your book? You know you have a wealth of knowledge and experiences to share with the world, and you know that writing a book is the perfect way to do it. Your only concern is: how can you possibly make a robot sound like YOU?

Of course you want your book to be an authentic representation of yourself! The idea of AI churning out generic, impersonal content that doesn't capture your voice is enough to make you ditch the whole book idea and consider becoming a monk in Thailand.

You’re not alone. Gordon, one of our authors, was one frustrated writing session away from packing his bags for the monastery when he decided to use AI to write his book. Growing up in the South, and now a practicing therapist, he knew his writing style was so distinct that training a robot would be a job in and of itself.

Wanting help, he came to us with questions like:

🤖 How can I make a robot sound like my distinct Southern voice that my clients know and love?
🤖 Will AI be able to capture the nuances of my stories and experiences?
🤖 Will readers even find this kind of writing engaging, or will they immediately know it’s AI?

These concerns are valid and shared by many authors who are considering using AI in their writing process. The last thing you want is for your book to lose the essence of what makes your writing uniquely yours.

So, before you scrap the whole book writing process entirely and buy that one-way ticket to Thailand, why don’t you check out our Ask Me Anything, where Difference Press founder Dr. Angela Lauria will answer YOUR questions about using AI as an author!

Join us on Wednesday, June 26 at noon ET, and submit your questions using the link below.

DifferencePress.com/ask-me-anything

Talk soon!
The Team at Difference Press

06/24/2024

Struggling to find the time to write your book? 📚

Meet Rebecca, a successful HR consultant with a thriving business, two teens, a jam-packed personal life, and the idea to write a book to generate some passive income. With the kids going off to college in a few years and budgets already so constricted that she worries about that Starbucks latte each morning, extra income would be a blessing.

But between client meetings, soccer practices, and precious family time, how would she find the time to write a book, let alone figure out how to get it published? Heck, she's lucky if she can carve out a few minutes for herself each day.

But Rebecca knew that writing a book could be a game-changer for her business. She's seen colleagues in her field become thought leaders and attract new opportunities after publishing their own books. She wanted that for herself, but the time commitment felt too daunting.

That's when Rebecca started hearing about authors using AI to speed up the writing process. The idea of having a tool to help her get her thoughts on the page faster was intriguing, but she had no clue where to start.

If you're like Rebecca and wondering if AI can help you write your book faster despite a hectic schedule, you're not alone.

That's why we're excited to invite you to this month's Ask Me Anything with Dr. Angela Lauria, where she'll answer your questions about using AI as a tool to help you write your book, even with a tight time commitment.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 26 at noon ET, and submit your questions using the link below. Let's explore how AI can help you achieve your dream of writing a book, without sacrificing all your precious time!

differencepress.com/ask-me-anything

To your writing success,
The Team at Difference Press

06/23/2024

Should you use AI to write your book? 🤔

Picture this: You've been saying you want to write a book for years, but every time you sit down to start, you find yourself staring at a blank page, unable to put your thoughts into words. Writer’s block strikes again.

And so, you close the computer, take a walk, and tell yourself you’ll revisit it when you feel inspired. Only, the next time you feel inspired, you fall into the same scenario and zero words get written.

That's when the whispers about AI writing tools start to sound more like a lifeline than a gimmick. If AI can help you break through the block and get your ideas flowing, it's worth a shot, right?

That's what author Jackson thought when he first heard about using AI to write a book. Desperate to make progress on his manuscript, he decided to give it a try. But after hours of going back and forth with ChatGPT, generating thousands of words that proved unusable, Jackson realized he had fallen into the AI trap.

The AI-generated content was generic, lacked his unique voice and perspective, and failed to capture the essence of the story he wanted to tell. He found himself more frustrated than ever, wondering if he had just wasted valuable time on a fruitless endeavor–time that could have been spent writing.

If you're considering using AI to help write your book, Jackson's story might sound all too familiar. And it raises some important questions:

If you’ve tried to use AI to aid your book writing process only to fall short, you won’t want to miss this month’s Ask me Anything with Dr. Angela Lauria.

Join us on Wednesday, June 26 at noon ET to get your questions about using AI as an author answered! To RSVP and submit your questions, click the link below!

differencepress.com/ask-me-anything

See you soon!
The Team at Difference Press

06/22/2024

Is AI the secret to finally finishing your book?

When was the last time you thought, “I just wish I could finish writing my book already?”

Yeah, we get it. Writing a book is a daunting task, and if you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. It's a common struggle that even the most seasoned authors face. But what if there was a way to make the process more manageable and less intimidating?

Enter AI, the buzzword that has taken our world by storm. But is AI really the answer to your writing woes? Can it truly help you break down the monumental task of writing a book into smaller, more achievable steps?

These are the questions that keep aspiring authors like Lisa up at night. When we first met Lisa, she was excited about the idea of writing her book–said she had been trying to write it for years–but quickly found herself drowning in the details.She had heard whispers of using AI to write a book, but wasn't sure if it was ethical or even possible for someone like her, with little knowledge of AI.

She found herself wondering things like:
📚 "How do I even start using AI for my book?"
📚 "Will it write the book for me, or do I still have to do the work?"
📚 "What if I'm not tech-savvy? Is AI still an option for me?”
📚 "Will AI write a book that even sounds like me?”

If you've found yourself asking similar questions, you don’t want to miss our next Ask Me Anything about AI for Authors!

Join us next Wednesday, June 26, for a special Ask Me Anything session with Dr. Angela Lauria, where she'll answer your questions about how AI can help you overcome the overwhelm and finally bring your book to life.

Click the link below to RSVP and submit your questions!

https://www.differencepress.com/ask-me-anything

With excitement,
The Team at Difference Press

06/20/2024

It's Free Book Thursday!

To celebrate our authors who released books today, we are giving them away for FREE! That's right, totally free – no catch, no payment, no trip to the bookstore required. All you have to do is visit the Amazon links below and click "Buy now with one click." But make sure to buy them soon because they'll only be free for a limited time! Who doesn't love a free book?!

1. The Equalizing Quill: 6 Ways Generative AI Can Boost Publication Access for Underrepresented Authors by Dr. Angela E. Lauria – Angela’s free eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZK36CMV/ – Angela’s audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY3QBVN8/

2. The Empathetic Attorney: Advocating for Survivors of Sexual Violence through Trauma Informed Care by AnnaMarie Motis – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5JN7BKZ/

3. Fragile: Handle with Care: Living and Loving with an Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Diagnosis by Julee Cruz – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYVLF58N/

06/19/2024

This is an exclusive invitation to come behind the scenes to one of our book launch events!

We are launching TWO new books and one new AUDIOBOOK tomorrow, on Thursday, June 20th at 12pm ET, and we would love to invite you to see what happens behind the scenes before you launch your book. If you are thinking of writing a book, this is a perfect invite for you to see how some of the behind-the-scenes magic happens.

These parties are exclusive to the friends and family members of our authors, but we had a few open spots and I wanted to invite you. To save yourself a virtual seat, RSVP at https://www.differencepress.com/book-launch and be one of the few who get to peek behind the curtain and see exactly what we do to get our authors bestseller status. So, if you have wondered what we do around here, or just want some cool books for free, claim your spot to be our guest, ASAP!

https://www.differencepress.com/book-launch

05/27/2024

When it comes to creating an author platform, you’ve probably heard all the advice—solicited or not.

📚 “You need a bigger platform in order to get a book deal.”
📚 “Have you ever considered creating an email list?”
📚 “If you ever want to get one of those six-figure book deals, you’re going to need way more followers than that.”

Let’s take Betsy, for example. We know Betsy, because she is like many of our authors before we begin working together.

Betsy wanted to publish a book about self-care for flight attendants. She had been working in the skies for two decades, and she saw the brutal ways her coworkers overworked and degraded themselves just to make ends meet.

After two decades, she figured out the secret to that lucrative work-life balance and became one of the few who truly enjoyed life as a flight attendant. It was time to share this wisdom with the masses.

But when she started her publishing pursuit, she was bombarded with the often shared advice, “If you ever want to get published, you’ll need way more social media followers than that.”

Her 500 Instagram followers—mostly friends and family—were suddenly the roadblock preventing her from publishing a book. Would that really be what held her back from success?

And so, she started blogging on Medium. She posted to her Instagram and Facebook three times a week, and even spent thirty minutes engaging with others online.

A year passed. She gained about four hundred new followers, her blogs had a steady readership, and she got about fifty unique visitors to her website per month. Yet still, agents kept telling her she needed more.

More! More, more, more!

So really, what exactly does it take to build an author platform big enough to get you that book deal?

If you want to learn what it takes to gain a following, you won’t want to miss our upcoming Ask Me Anything about creating an author platform, hosted by industry veteran Dr. Angela Lauria!

To submit your question or join us live, register by visiting the link below and then join us tomorrow, May 20 at noon ET!

https://www.differencepress.com/ask-me-anything

See you soon,
The Team at Difference Press

05/25/2024

Tired of trying to get more social media followers just to prove yourself as an author?

Last week I met an author who wanted to publish a book about his time as a marriage and family therapist. Oh the stories he collected over the years, and not to mention the wisdom that could really make a difference. Advice that he believes could be what the world needs to hear in these harrowing times.

When he first started his publishing pursuit, he was told that if he ever wanted to have success as a published author, he’d need to develop his author platform a bit more. Get more followers, create an author website, and start an email list.

“I’ve been posting for almost a year straight now,” he said, clearly exhausted. “What gives? When do the followers suddenly appear?”

You’re probably wondering the same thing, aren’t you?

And is it really just about numbers? Are there publishers out there who simply don’t care, and look for other factors, such as the quality of your writing or the uniqueness of your book idea?

And what about your author website? Or an email list? Should you be blogging, or will that turn out to be another fruitless pursuit, just like social media? If you’re strapped for time like most others, is it even worth it to try?

Yeah, we get it. Growing your author platform can be so frustratingly annoying. All that time spent only to receive little in return.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by questions like these, you won’t want to miss our upcoming Ask Me Anything with literary veteran Dr. Angela Lauria, where she’ll answer your questions about creating an author platform!

To RSVP and submit your question and RSVP, click the link below and then join us live on Wednesday, May 29 at noon ET!

https://www.differencepress.com/ask-me-anything

With love,
Cory Hott
Director of Book Strategy at Difference Press

05/23/2024

Ah, the classic question. Which came first: the large online following or the bestselling book?

As with most questions like these, you’ve probably heard the millions of answers, most of which are just… wrong.

And if you’re just getting started as an author, you’re probably sick of hearing them, just like our author Nicole when she first came to us. She was excited about the idea of writing a book, but the weight of authorship reality set in as soon as she delved into logistics.

“I keep seeing this tip,” she said the first time we met, “that I need an author platform before I can even pitch to publishers. But how do I do that before I release a book? Wouldn’t a book get me the followers they say I need?”

And that question, as all good questions do, spurred more.

📚 “Does that mean I just need more social media followers?”
📚 “Should I create an author website?”
📚 "Will my personal social media suffice, or should I start entirely new author accounts?”
📚 “So do I just post about writing or should I post pictures of myself with the books I’m reading?”
📚 “What if I’m just getting started and haven’t written anything at all?”

If you have ever begged the universe for straightforward answers to questions like these, you’re not alone.

That’s why next Wednesday, May 29, our very own straightshooter Dr. Angela Lauria is hosting an Ask Me Anything about creating an author platform. Ever wonder what you need to do to create an effective author platform? Want Dr. Angela to guide you toward the best answer?

Submit your question by clicking the link in bio, and then join us live on May 29 at noon ET!

https://www.differencepress.com/ask-me-anything

With love,
The Team at Difference Press

05/21/2024

For as long as she could remember, people told Anissa she could write well. Not just that, but she had the life experience to back it up, given her years of experience as a marriage and family lawyer.

“Come on,” they’d beg, “just write a book already!”

And honestly, deep down, she knew she had the writing chops to do so. Even after law school tried to change her writing style, she stuck to it, writing in her journal every evening and taking pride in her marketing emails.

So when the time came to finally write that book the world seemed to want from her so badly, the script felt like it suddenly changed.

“Sure, you can write, but do you have a big enough following?”

Hold up. Pause.

A following?

Anissa thought all it took to write a bestseller was to be, well… good at writing? If her writing was truly as spectacular as she believed it was—as the world said it was—wouldn’t that suffice?

We have seen this issue time and time again. That's why we're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Ask Me Anything with publishing expert and founder of Difference Press, Dr. Angela Lauria!

Do you really need a large following in order to get a book deal?

During this AMA, Dr. Angela will answer your questions about whether or not you need to grow your online author presence, get more social media followers, or even create an author website. She'll unveil the truths and misconceptions about creating an author platform, and whether a following even matters anymore.

To submit your question or join us live, register by visiting the link below and then join us on Wednesday, May 29 at noon ET!

https://www.differencepress.com/ask-me-anything

Talk soon,
The Team at Difference Press

04/29/2024

BEST SELLING AUTHOR, Denise Sherman!
Get a FREE COPY of Denise Sherman’s book, A Second Wind after Loss: A Guide to Health and Renewed Purpose for the Grieving Heart, on Amazon today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY2LZ5Q6/

Denise Sherman is a Certified Integrative Health Coach who helps women overcome symptoms of leaky gut and autoimmunity. After the loss of her husband in November 2021, Denise set out on a mission to help those whose health has suffered under the weight of their grief to reclaim their health and purpose. She lives with her furry free-loaders in Clermont, Florida, with her daughter, Taryn, and her grandsons Landon and Bryce, nearby.

If you are someone looking for purpose and renewed health in the wake of grief, Denise would like to offer you a free consultation that you can book on her calendar: https://www.second-wind-wellness.com/calendar.

And if you are thinking about writing a book too, go to: ApplytoWrite.com

04/29/2024

BEST SELLING AUTHOR, Tanya Ezekiel!
Get a FREE COPY of Tanya Ezekiel’s book, Activate Your Opportunities: The Change Agent’s Guide to More Impact with Less Stress, on Amazon today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SC8ZKV3/
Or to listen to her audiobook, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYM64VMW/

Tanya Ezekiel is a two-time author and the CEO and founder of Conductive, an executive and team coaching firm based in New York City. She and her team have helped thousands of executives and entrepreneurs worldwide bring their leadership skills to a state of high performance. As a highly experienced career strategist and innovative thinker, she leverages her fifteen-year career on Wall Street to challenge and champion her clients to new heights. Tanya is deeply caring, passionate about excellence, and provocative in her approach.

If you would like to expand your business or achieve mastery in your career, Tanya would love to connect with you via her website www.ConductiveCoaching.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceocoach-tanyaezekiel/).

And if you are thinking about writing a book too, learn more at: ApplytoWrite.com

04/28/2024

BEST SELLING AUTHOR, Pam Prior!
Get a FREE COPY of Pam Prior’s book, Founder to Exit: A CFO's Blueprint for Small Business Owners, on Amazon today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2BTYXYL/

Pam is a one-of-a-kind financial officer, coach, visionary, and leader who brings vibrancy, humanity, and sense of humor to her passion for people and fun to the workplace. In her extensive career – which has included working with many different types of companies, from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies – she has transformed organizations during periods of major change, including crisis-level situations, rapid growth, and significant resource constraints.

If you would like to make sure you leverage the value you have created as a business founder, visit www.pamprior.com for more resources, including a pricing calculator to be sure you’re getting enough value out of your pricing!

And if you are thinking about writing a book too, learn more at: ApplytoWrite.com

04/27/2024

BEST SELLING AUTHOR, Alana Mills!
Get a FREE COPY of Alana Mills’ book, Breakthrough to Entrepreneurial Brilliance: Shatter the Invisible Barrier Holding Your Business Back, on Amazon today!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1HLQJJ/

Alana Mills is a life transformation expert, an intuitive spiritual healer, an internationally qualified fitness and wellness coach, and a mum of three incredible daughters. After years of feeling like she was hitting an invisible wall in business and life, she put down the need to control and micromanage, and she awakened and stepped into her true power. Alana developed her trademarked methodology, DELIBERATE CREATOR PROCESS BY ALANA M™, specifically for female coaches, leaders, and entrepreneurs and works with them to design and live their destiny.

If you would like to know more about uncovering and living your full potential on the journey of becoming the deliberate creator of your life, go to Alana’s website: www.breakthroughtobrilliancebook.com.au.

And if you are thinking about writing a book too, you can learn more at: ApplytoWrite.com

04/26/2024

BEST SELLING AUTHOR, Becca Lory Hector!
Get a FREE COPY of Becca Lory Hector’s book, Always Bring Your Sunglasses: And Other Stories from a Life of Sensory and Social Invalidation, on Amazon today!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1PW92KT/

Becca Lory Hector is an openly Autistic professional on a mission to close the disability gap in leadership by working with companies to attract and retain disabled talent via their DEIB initiatives. Since her diagnosis as an adult, Becca has focused on autistic quality of life research and her personal development course called "Self Defined Living: A Path to a Quality Autistic Life,” all with the goal of spreading acceptance, building understanding, and encouraging self-advocacy.

If you want to know more about how to apply these takeaways to turn your life or your child’s life into one that is more emotionally regulating, you can access Becca’s presentation to assist with those needs here: www.AlwaysBringYourSunglasses.com/webinar.

And if you are thinking about writing a book too and want to learn more – go here ApplytoWrite.com

04/25/2024

It's Free Book Thursday!

To celebrate our authors who released books today, we are giving them away for FREE! That's right, totally free – no catch, no payment, no trip to the bookstore required. All you have to do is visit the Amazon links below and click "Buy now with one click." But make sure to buy them soon because they'll only be free for a limited time! Who doesn't love a free book?!

1. Becca Lory Hector, author of Always Bring Your Sunglasses: And Other Stories from a Life of Sensory and Social Invalidation – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1PW92KT/
2. Alana Mills, author of Breakthrough to Entrepreneurial Brilliance: Shatter the Invisible Barrier Holding Your Business Back – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1HLQJJ/
3. Pam Prior, author of Founder to Exit: A CFO's Blueprint for Small Business Owners – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2BTYXYL/
4. Denise Sherman, author of A Second Wind after Loss: A Guide to Health and Renewed Purpose for the Grieving Heart – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY2LZ5Q6/
5. Tanya Ezekiel, audiobook author of Activate Your Opportunities: The Change Agent’s Guide to More Impact with Less Stress – eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SC8ZKV3/ or to purchase the audiobook, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYM64VMW/

04/24/2024

TOMORROW, Thursday April 25th at 12:00pm ET, we’re launching FOUR brand new books and one new AUDIOBOOK from five incredible authors! Before they release their books to the world, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at the covers and the incredible faces who put pen to paper and made their dreams a reality with a published book.

It’s our pleasure to introduce you to:

1. Becca Lory Hector, author of Always Bring Your Sunglasses: And Other Stories from a Life of Sensory and Social Invalidation
2. Alana Mills, author of Breakthrough to Entrepreneurial Brilliance: Shatter the Invisible Barrier Holding Your Business Back
3. Pam Prior, author of Founder to Exit: A CFO's Blueprint for Small Business Owners
4. Denise Sherman, author of A Second Wind after Loss: A Guide to Health and Renewed Purpose for the Grieving Heart
5. Tanya Ezekiel, audiobook author of Activate Your Opportunities: The Change Agent’s Guide to More Impact with Less Stress

If you will be attending to celebrate any of these authors, give them a shoutout in the comments, and don’t forget to RSVP here:
https://yourbook.wufoo.com/forms/april-2024-guests-book-launch-party-rsvp/

04/23/2024

The secret about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing…

t’s a debate that’s been raging on since the advent of self-publishing: should you self-publish or traditionally publish?

But what if we told you there was no right way to publish your book? What if we told you that both options were good choices, and that it really just depends on what your goals are as an author?

Okay, so let’s say we’re right. How, then, do you decide which route is best for your goals? How do you even decide what your publishing goals are? And is there really a secret third publishing option?

Get ready to have all these questions and more answered at our upcoming Ask Me Anything about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, hosted by industry veteran Dr. Angela Lauria!

To submit your question or join us live, register by visiting the link below and then join us tomorrow, April 24 at noon ET!

https://www.differencepress.com/ask-me-anything

See you soon,
The Team at Difference Press

04/22/2024

To self-publish or traditionally publish… that is the question.

If you want to write a book, one of the most significant decisions you’ll face is whether to self-publish or pursue traditional publishing. It’s a choice that can shape the entire trajectory of your book’s journey.

But with so many factors to consider–timeline, distribution, and more–it can be challenging to know which path is the best fit for your unique goals and circumstances.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by this publishing decision, you won’t want to miss our upcoming Ask Me Anything by literary veteran Dr. Angela Lauria, where she’ll answer YOUR questions about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing!

To RSVP and submit your question and RSVP, click the link below and then join us live on Wednesday, April 24 at noon ET!

https://www.differencepress.com/ask-me-anything

With love,
The Difference Press Team

04/21/2024

Want Dr. Angela’s advice on self-publishing vs. traditional publishing?

For years Dr. Lilah thought about writing a book about the mindfulness tools she taught her patients. As the years passed, the idea became a goal and a passion project. She imagined walking into bookstores and seeing her book on shelves, maybe even one or two eager readers buying a copy.

And so, Lilah finally decided to write her book. She told her friends and family–who were happy for her–and even committed to a deadline.

The first step of her plan was to figure out how, exactly, she would get this book into the world. She researched how books get published, but the traditional route seemed more time consuming than she realized. She had heard of self-publishing, but she didn’t know the first thing about getting her book on shelves.

You see, Dr. Lilah’s story is not uncommon. There are so many nuances between self-publishing and traditional publishing that it can be hard to decide which route to take.

We don’t want you to end up like Dr. Lilah, lost in a sea of information. That’s why next Wednesday, April 24, our very own Dr. Angela Lauria is hosting an Ask Me Anything about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing! Ever wonder which path you should take? Want Dr. Angela to guide you toward the best answer?

Submit your question by clicking the link below, and then join us live on April 24 at noon ET!

https://www.differencepress.com/ask-me-anything

With love,
The Team at Difference Press

04/20/2024

Self-publishing or traditional publishing - want to learn which is right for you?

As someone with valuable insights to share, you've likely considered writing a book to help others and make a difference in the world. But with so much conflicting information about self-publishing and traditional publishing, it can be hard to know which route is best for your book.

Maybe you've heard that traditional publishing is the only way to gain credibility, or that self-publishing is the only way to get your foot in the door. The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. So how DO you choose which publishing path to take?

That's why we're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Ask Me Anything with publishing expert and founder of Difference Press, Dr. Angela Lauria!

During this AMA, she’ll answer your questions about the differences between these two publishing routes. She'll unveil the truths and misconceptions of both self-publishing and traditional publishing for books that make a difference, helping you make a choice that aligns with your unique goals and aspirations.

To submit your question or join us live, register by visiting the link below and then join us on Wednesday, April 24 at noon ET!

https://www.differencepress.com/ask-me-anything

Talk soon,
The Team at Difference Press

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Tired of trying to get more social media followers just to prove yourself as an author? Last week I met an author who wanted to publish a book about his time as a marriage and family therapist. Oh the stories he collected over the years, and not to mention the wisdom that could really make a difference. Advice that he believes could be what the world needs to hear in these harrowing times. When he first started his publishing pursuit, he was told that if he ever wanted to have success as a published author, he’d need to develop his author platform a bit more. Get more followers, create an author website, and start an email list. “I’ve been posting for almost a year straight now,” he said, clearly exhausted. “What gives? When do the followers suddenly appear?” You’re probably wondering the same thing, aren’t you? And is it really just about numbers? Are there publishers out there who simply don’t care, and look for other factors, such as the quality of your writing or the uniqueness of your book idea? And what about your author website? Or an email list? Should you be blogging, or will that turn out to be another fruitless pursuit, just like social media? If you’re strapped for time like most others, is it even worth it to try? Yeah, we get it. Growing your author platform can be so frustratingly annoying. All that time spent only to receive little in return. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by questions like these, you won’t want to miss our upcoming Ask Me Anything with literary veteran Dr. Angela Lauria, where she’ll answer your questions about creating an author platform! To RSVP and submit your question and RSVP, click the link below and then join us live on Wednesday, May 29 at noon ET! https://www.differencepress.com/ask-me-anything With love, Cory Hott Director of Book Strategy at Difference Press

Do you really need a large following in order to get a book deal?

For as long as she could remember, people told Anissa she could write well. Not just that, but she had the life experience to back it up, given her years of experience as a marriage and family lawyer. “Come on,” they’d beg, “just write a book already!” And honestly, deep down, she knew she had the writing chops to do so. Even after law school tried to change her writing style, she stuck to it, writing in her journal every evening and taking pride in her marketing emails. So when the time came to finally write that book the world seemed to want from her so badly, the script felt like it suddenly changed. “Sure, you can write, but do you have a big enough following?” Hold up. Pause. A following? Anissa thought all it took to write a bestseller was to be, well… good at writing? If her writing was truly as spectacular as she believed it was—as the world said it was—wouldn’t that suffice? We have seen this issue time and time again. That's why we're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Ask Me Anything with publishing expert and founder of Difference Press, Dr. Angela Lauria! Do you really need a large following in order to get a book deal? During this AMA, Dr. Angela will answer your questions about whether or not you need to grow your online author presence, get more social media followers, or even create an author website. She'll unveil the truths and misconceptions about creating an author platform, and whether a following even matters anymore. To submit your question or join us live, register by visiting the link below and then join us on Wednesday, May 29 at noon ET! https://www.differencepress.com/ask-me-anything Talk soon, The Team at Difference Press

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