Claudia Volkman is the owner of Creative Editorial Solutions. She has more than thirty-five years of experience in acquisitions, product development, editing, and typesetting, and has worked full-time for several trade publishing houses. Now, as the owner of Creative Editorial Solutions, she assists publishers, authors, entrepreneurs, and speakers with their editorial needs.
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#118 – Brian Feinblum on Publicity Tips to Promote Books
Brian Feinblum, the creator and author of BookMarketingBuzzBlog, was the chief marketing officer for the nation’s largest book promotions firm, Media Connect, and has been involved in book publicity and marketing since 1989. He has served several book publishing companies as a publicist, book editor, and acquisitions editor.
#117 – Lou Bortone on Why Every Author Needs to Use Video
People call Lou Bortone “The Video Godfather,” because he’s been doing this a long time, and he’s really damn good at it. He spent 20 years in the television business and another 15 in digital marketing. He’s been doing video marketing since long before it was a “thing.” When it comes to creating your video marketing plan, he guides you through the process, step-by-step, and set you up for success with video.
#116 – Jackie Lapin on How Authors Can Get on Stages
Jackie Lapin has been a lifelong pioneer and innovator. Her current role as founder of SpeakerTunity®, the Speaker & Leader Resource Company, and leading expert on getting booked to deliver your message on multiple platforms, is the most recent evidence of her instinct for identifying and filling an evident need… and blazing new pathways.
#115 – Books Publishing Scams (to Avoid) for New Authors and Experienced Writers
Tom Antion has never had a job. He’s an Internet Multimillionaire “guy next door” and founder of the only licensed, dedicated Internet marketing school in the country. He’s the subject of a Hollywood Documentary “The American Entrepreneur” premiering fall 2021.
#114 – Melanie Herschorn on Marketing Strategies Every Author Needs to Know
Melanie Herschorn is a Content Marketing Strategist and Coach on a mission: to support women business owners to land more clients by conquering their content marketing challenges. Through her company, VIP Digital Content, Melanie provides the strategies necessary for her clients to attract their ideal clients, nurture leads, and position themselves as experts in their field.
#113 – Shel Horowitz on Creating a Social Movement With a Book
7 of Shel Horowitz’ 10 books have won one or more awards and/or been translated and republished by publishers in other countries (his US publishers include Simon & Schuster and John Wiley & Sons). A TEDx Talker and International Platform Association Certified Speaker, Shel has given talks like “Impossible Is a Dare” and “Making Green Sexy” as far east as Istanbul and as far west as Honolulu.
#112 – Erik K. Johnson on Why Authors Should Produce Podcasts
There are many podcasts and coaches who teach you the technical side of podcasting. Erik K. Johnson is the premiere coach focused on the art of podcasting. Erik has been near the top of the radio ratings since 2000. He has also coached many others to do the same with even greater success. He is a nationally recognized talent coach, on-air personality, and radio program director.
#111 – Bob Kulhan on Improv Tips To Improve Your Writing Process
Bob Kulhan is an elite improviser and an adjunct professor at both Duke University and Columbia University business schools. Bob is also the Founder & CEO of Business Improv® – a 21-yr-old consultancy linking improvisation to business through behavioral sciences. He is the author of GETTING TO YES AND (Stanford University Press).
#110 – W. Terry Whalin on Why You Need a Book Proposal
W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk–as an editor and a writer. He worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former literary agent, Terry is an Acquisitions Editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written 60+ books through traditional publishers in a wide range of topics.