by Donovan | Dec 1, 2014 | Authorprenuership, Marketing Tips
In part, one I stated what an author platform was “Platform is the means by which you connect with your existing and potential fans.” Platform by Micheal Hyatt That a platform does three specific things Provides visibility Amplifies of extends your message Allows you...
by Donovan | Nov 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
[embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVAgTiBrrDA[/embedyt] I read a recent article about some of thinking that Peter Jackson uses in thinking through the epic battles. I thought I’d summarize some of the main points. The original article where Peter Jackson...
by Donovan | Nov 17, 2014 | Authorprenuership, How I did it, Marketing Tips
Every author needs readers. Let’s face it without readers no one will read your work. However, for many indie authors especially those in small genres it can be a challenge to find them. So how do you do it? Here are several quick tips to find and begin to build...
by Donovan | Nov 3, 2014 | Christian Commentary
During this season in the United States citizens of this country will be exercising their constitutional right to vote. As Christians in this country it can be easy to forget that we are but pilgrims, and that although we reside here this is not our ultimate home....
by Donovan | Sep 29, 2014 | Author Interviews, Leadership, The Third Heaven Series
What makes a good leader? In light of the fact the Jesus refers to us sometimes as sheep what implications does that have for leaders? Join me as I explore some of these issues with radio host Parker J. Cole on blogtalk radio! Definitely check out her other...
by Donovan | Sep 15, 2014 | Authorprenuership
One of the things that I notice as I peruse various Facebook, and Google Plus groups for authors is that aspiring authors do not initially understand that they need to surround themselves with a team of professionals to help make their book a success. While advice...
by Donovan | Sep 8, 2014 | Christian Commentary
As I get older I find that one of the most compelling drives is the drive for significance. This drive is evident as a child when as children we vie for the attention and approval of our parents and adults. It is easily seen in the adolescent need for peer approval....
by Donovan | Sep 3, 2014 | Personal updates
It’s been an interesting two weeks. I’ve not posted anything and was taking a bit of a break but I’m back. I want to congratulate my daughter Candace, and her new husband Devin Pankey on their beautiful wedding over the labor day weekend. To say...
by Donovan | Aug 18, 2014 | Authorprenuership, Marketing Tips
Many authors myself included would love to focus their attention on just writing their book. In our ideal world, we would write the best work we could. Give it to the publishing powers that be, and in our perfect world; people would gravitate to our book and we...
by Donovan | Aug 13, 2014 | Authorprenuership, Book Reviews, Marketing Tips
In my journey to become a successful authorprenuer there are various readings that I have come upon that are simply staples. Books that need to be in an authors reference library because they are that impactful. Platform by Michael Hyatt is one of those books. In...