E-mail can be an effective and convenient way to conduct an interview, and is often appreciated by busy experts who don't have time for a face-to-face or telephone interview. It enables you to compose questions carefully rather than "on the fly," and gives your interviewee time to respond carefully as well. E-mail also offers a good way to follow up on a traditional interview, … [Read more...]
What to Do When Someone Interviews You
You've just stepped out of the shower. Your robe is in the bedroom; the phone rings in the livingroom. You wrap a towel around yourself and run to grab it -- and a voice on the other end of the line asks if this would be a good time for an interview! What do you do? Be Prepared As a writer, you're probably accustomed to interviewing others. However, if you've published a … [Read more...]
Internet Marketing for Business Answers
"Awesome approach to teaching internet marketing!" - Rachel Honoway"I immediately dove in. I love it. Stop reading this right now and buy the book. You won't regret it." - Josh G."Jim Kukral's book, "Internet Marketing for Business Answers", is a buffet of knowledge from top industry leaders with a combined 150 years of marketing experience. Readers can fill their plates with … [Read more...]
Do Not Say “In My Book”
Push the book--you are there to sell. Well - Yes and No. Often authors are trying to sell their book so hard that they turn off the host and the audience. There is a quid pro quo here. The host will introduce you as the author of your book in the beginning. Then maybe in the middle of the interview- and hopefully once at the end. That is great!. You want him to promote your … [Read more...]
Tips for Landing Radio Interviews
Many authors believe it is necessary to hire a publicist in order to land a radio interview. This is not necessarily true as more and more authors are beginning to promote their own books on talk radio. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of confidence and some self-promotion in order to snag those desired spots on a talk radio. Staying well organized and committed to the … [Read more...]
No One Interviews a Book – Radio Interview Tips for Authors
All talk radio listeners have heard them: An interview in which the guest/author utters “as I say in my book” every 10 seconds. I’ve even heard authors recite chapter titles … every one of them! Similarly, some guests mention their website in every sentence. There’s an adage in book publicity: No one interviews a book. Books are not good guests. People, on the other hand, … [Read more...]