Beyond Publishing Authors Enjoy Limo Dinner Reception at Book Expo Book Con in New York City

May 31-June 3 Twenty-Seven Beyond Publishing Authors gathered in New York City to be interviewed by media, speak on stage and announce their book launches. Check out the latest photo updates on Beyond Publishing’s Facebook page. This year’s Authors included: Michelle Borquez Amazing John John Humphries Taylor Scott Jody Paar Kenny Mauck Cary Hokama Michael […]

Create Your Own Inspiration – Get inspired & Make it Happen This Year!

Driving the 90 minutes from sunny southern California I could hardly believe I’d need chains for my Toyota Prius at Big Bear Lake and Mountain but oh did I! Not getting them on in time was a big mistake as I ended up stuck for about an hour. Many authors get stuck and some just […]

When is the Best Time to Launch my Book, Blog, YouTube Authors Ask

When is the best time to launch my book, my blog, my YouTube channel many authors, entrepreneurs and experts are asking? Michael D. Butler answers this by saying the BEST time is NOW! The Chinese have a proverb; “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago and the second best time is […]

The Carrot Factor in Taking Your Book #1 on NYT Best-Seller List

  The Carrot Factor in Taking Your Book #1 on NYT Best-Seller List Can carrots make your book go #1 on the New York Times Best Seller List or any list for that matter?   When it comes to getting your book to #1 on Amazon, Wall Street Journal, USA Today or the New York […]

Authors – Will Getting Your Book into Bookstores Guarantee Book Sales?

Many a new and veteran author has asked: “Will getting my book into bookstores increase my book sales? Over the past decade I’ve heard hundreds of authors say, “If I could just get my book in the bookstore I know I could sell books.” In reality, the retail brick and mortar bookstores might very well […]

7 Questions Authors & Publishers must ask BEFORE Book Launch

Statistically, new self published authors make less than $500 according to The Guardian. Many new and veteran authors overlook the potential power of social media when it comes to creating Online tribes and finding book buyers and book reviewers. While social media as a sales channel can bring disappointing results, authors who see social media […]

3 Steps to Paid Speaking Gigs for New Authors & Speakers

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As an author have you asked yourself: “How can I get paid speaking gigs to sell more books and establish more credibility as an expert?” Getting paid speaking gigs is like being in College and trying to get credit to buy your first car. “I did over 100 free speeches before I ever got paid […]