Happy to Meet You
My name is Carrie Runnals. You may recognize me as the host of Words To Mouth, an author interview talk show & companion blog website “Where readers meet authors beyond the printed page…and win free books.”

I’ve spent the last year chatting with new and seasoned authors about their lives and the books they write. Through the process, I’ve been contacted by countless newly published and not-quite-published authors requesting to be spotlighted on my show.

No Doubt…
Writing a book is hard work. It not only takes talent, but discipline, and perseverance. I suspect, based on the mere fact that you’re reading this, that you and I have something in common. I’m a freelance writer who aspires to one day add “published author” to my portfolio. I’ve ghostwritten a few books and have started a couple of my own, but the question remains, “What is the best approach to publishing and book promotion?”

Regardless, of the publishing path, it’s apparent, especially with the changing landscape, a large portion of book promotion falls squarely on authors’ shoulders. And authors undeniably need help.

There’s Hope
My partner, Tom Royce, and I came up with a novel idea to take what we’ve done with Words To Mouth and help aspiring authors by picking the brains of those people in the industry that know what it takes to be successful.

I’m willing to go out and interview a number of industry experts and then Tom will help me compile those interviews into a CD series that you’ll be able to access. As I’ve said on my show, I am not the literary expert, but I am willing to find the professionals and ask them the questions you want answered.

• Successful Authors
• Editors
• Literary Agents
• Publishers
• Publicists
• Talk Show Hosts
• Branding & Marketing Experts
• Social & Digital Media Specialists

What About You?
We’d love for you to participate and take part in the product development process.

• First, simply enter your email address in the box provided.

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• Right away, you’ll receive an email to verify your interest.

• Once you’ve been confirmed, you’ll receive our complementary gift--Web 2.0 Marketing Guide for Authors. We’ve taken what we’ve learned about the latest online marketing tools and put them in an easy-to-grasp 49 page e-book chock full of cutting edge ways to start promoting your book. It’s free.

• Then, we’ll pop you an email giving you the opportunity to provide input and/or ask questions you may have for the professionals mentioned above. We want to get answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. If you don’t have any specific inquiries, no need to respond.

• Later, when all the interviews are edited and the CD series is complete, we’ll send you a special offer with a discounted rate on the CDs.

We’re excited about the Hope for Authors project and look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship with you.