One of the books I picked up at Infinity Publishing’s Express Yourself conference was From Book to Bestseller, written by Penny C. Sansevieri I haven’t read it from cover to cover yet, but I did spend some time skimming through it. From Book to Besteller gives some specific resources and tips to be a better promoter of your own book. From creating powerful press kits to contacting the media; from book signings to creating an internet buzz, I know this book will become dog-eared and highlighted as I use it for promoting my newest co-authored book, Entrepreneurial Freedom: How to Start and Grow a Successful Virtual Assistance Practice.
My brain is full! I just returned from Infinity Publishing’s Express Yourself conference.
I’ve been to other writers’ conferences–as both an attendee and as a speaker, and let me just say that Infinity really has their act together. The event was well-organized, the presenters were top-notch and the attitude was positive. Infinity seems very sincere that they want to help their authors be successful.
Speaking of Infinity Publishing, If you want to self-publish a book without a lot of upfront cost, I would check out Infinity first. Since I haven’t used them first-hand (yet, anyway), I can’t fully endorse them, but I can tell you that the Infinity authors had great things to say about their publisher. They are a POD (print on demand) publisher, and they quickly produce nice-looking books.
I will blog more about the conference in the upcoming days. I’m reminded of Benjamin Franklin’s quote, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” That sums up my feelings on my days spent in Valley Forge. I can’t think of a better investment I could have made for myself and for my clients. The icing on the cake was forging some new friendships with attendees, Infinity staff, and presenters. Thank you, Infinity.