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BEING YOUR OWN PUBLISHER
But the important thing is that there are (and always have been) alternatives to writing something then trying to sell the rights to a publishing company. This group is to explore these areas of self-owned publishing biz.
Some writers have niche books, some have special needs (like texts for their seminars), some are just too entrepreneurial to sell of their own inspirations. And some just want to see something in print.
There is a spectrum these days, from big publishers through the new, small POD publishers, to using publishing services like lulu.com or iuniverse, to printing yourself and selling online, to release of downloadable mp3 "podcasts" or pdf manuals.
If you have expertise, experience, or questions in this area, don't be shy about posting them here. It's a rapidly expanding field and nobody knows everything about it, but lots of us are learning enough to do what we want to do and successfully get it across the counter.
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Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on February 11, 2012 at 3:40pm
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An Amazing End-Times Prophecy Novel by Patience Prence
A bestseller in Christian Fiction, SCARS reveals many possible answers to questions such as, "Who is the Antichrist? The False Prophet? The name that equates to 666 in both Greek and Hebrew?" and "What is the Mark of the Beast and the image of the Beast?" This is a must read book!
Revelation comes to life in this mesmerizing apocalyptic thriller weaved with End Times prophecy. A heart-wrenching story of a young girl set during the Tribulation, SCARS chronicles the beginning of the End of the World, as earth-shattering events lead up to the Apocalypse as foretold in the Bible.
Sixteen-year-old Rebekah Silver is your average teenager living in Southern California. She worries only about learning her cheerleading routines and passing her math test. But as world dictators rise to power and devastating disasters claim millions of lives she is inspired to search for answers. Becky soon discovers her world is quickly coming to an end, just as it was prophesied. Now she must decide whether to risk her life to follow the laws of God or surrender her soul to the law of man in this action-packed thriller. Will Becky Survive?
What the Reviewers are saying,
"Scars will challenge your own faith and cause you to think," LaTawnia Kintz.
“Wow. Incredible, potentially life changing,” Bluebird.
"The best end-times book I have ever read, it is very plausible," ericathy222.
“Powerful,” SRMeyers.
“Better than the Left Behind Series," The Novelist.
"Over-the edge-writing, " Tammy's Book Parlor.
Click here to see more Amazon Reviews of Scars
About The Author:
Patience Prence was fascinated by the book of Revelation as a young child. She has studied Revelation and end-time prophecies for many years. Patience takes in her novel, her desire to share her faith and draw readers into a better understanding of end time events and the reliability of Scripture as Truth.
Patience is legally blind and suffers from Usher Syndrome, a disease that causes hearing loss and blindness (Retinitis Pigmentosa).
SCARS is currently rated #1 in Biblical fiction on Amazon. Get SCARS on Amazon or at Barnes and Noble .
Also available at the publishers’ website at thespringharvest.com
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Title: A Lump of Clay
Author: Dr. Bobby Holliday
ISBN # 978-0-9829082-1-1
Review Date: February 01, 2012
Reviewed by: CBM Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10.0
"A Lump of Clay" by Dr. Bobby Holliday is a truly enchanting tale of a little lump of clay that was created for a very special purpose. Inspired by her memory of an "imperfect, but much loved…" piece of pottery that she created at the pottery wheel during her high school years, Author Dr. Bobby Holliday, has created an unforgettable children's story that will delight and teach young children that they are valuable and created for a very special purpose. This book triumphantly encourages children, and adults alike, that even though life is full of trials and tribulations, and even when sometimes life does not go as planned, God does have a purpose, a very special purpose for them because He loves them.
With beautiful illustrations done by Rebecca Price, accompanied with an audio CD done by the author who was the voice of the Lioness played by Angelina Jolie in Kung Fu Panda 1 and 2 and talented artists such as Rodger Bumpass, the voice of Squidward in SpongeBob SquarePants, this colorful, full-sized book with classic illustrations, will keep little readers fully engaged while teaching many Christian "Life-Lessons."
Perfect for a bedtime story, this wonderful children's fiction book is set in Old Jerusalem, in the, "Old City of King David." Dr. Holliday weaves in historical biblical figures in this creative tale of a little lump of clay that thought he was going to be the greatest, most beautiful and prestigious creation ever to be molded by the old famous potter, "Manasseh." Little did the lump of clay know that he was created for an even more spectacular and special purpose, more magnificent than he could have ever imagined or asked to have had the humble privilege of participating in.
Truly a masterpiece that you and your child will cherish together again and again! This endearing tale is destined to become a classic that will inspire, encourage and open communication with your child about Christian virtues and morals while showing your child that they are valuable and very special to God. There are so many truly wonderful gems and nuggets that can be gleaned from the tale of "A Lump of Clay." You'll want to keep this book and pass it down from generation to generation as you read it to your own children. A great gift idea for loved ones and a highly recommended read for young children.
For more information about the author and her books you may contact the author through her website at Lady Hawk Press.
A Lump of Clay is also available at Amazon. Other fine online bookstores and at The Author's Book Page at Book Masters.
A Lump of Clay by Dr. Bobby Holliday
An Amazing Read!
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Comment by Shawn Lamb on January 30, 2012 at 6:29am
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Comment by Gary Val Tenuta on January 28, 2012 at 4:28am
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Hi Santonio (great name, by the way) - Sounds like you're pretty much stuck between the ol' rock and a hard place. If you don't have the funds to self publish, the only option is to find an agent and hope for a publishing deal from a traditional publisher. But first you're going to need a good editor. For starters, you need to fix the title of your book. The word "women's" should be "woman's". Problem is, a good editor can be expensive, too. But keep looking around. Maybe you can find someone with good writing skills to work with you in exchange for being listed as a co-author. Just a thought. Anyway, best of luck to you.
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Comment by Neil Ostroff on January 13, 2012 at 9:39am
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I’m strange!
I used to think I was a really strange person. While everyone else was out socializing and going to concerts, movies, and having meals out, I would stay home and sit in my room and write stories. I thought I was even odder when I got older and went to college. While I did my fair share of partying, I never got into that whole social clique thing. While my friends would be outside playing football or Frisbee tag, I’d be in my dorm room cranking out poetry (that’s what I was into at the time) and short stories. Always dreaming that fame and fortune would come my way and make this obsession of mine seem tangible. I even got a reputation at school of a guy who wouldn’t answer his dorm room door even if I was there because I’d be writing and didn’t want to be disturbed. My friends never teased me though, for they saw my ambition and determination to make it as an author. Fast-forward almost twenty years of sitting alone in apartment after apartment, and then finally a home, constantly writing, ignoring request to meet with friends, go spend a day in the city, or even gather some buddies for a beer at a bar; spending 90% of my time alone and writing. Then Facebook came along and the era of the internet. Suddenly, I’m back in touch with all those people who were left wondering whatever happened to me. Suddenly, the whole world opened up to me and my books, and provided me a way to sell my work to a potential audience of billions. Suddenly, all my friends see the result of all those years of isolation and sacrifice. Now they read my books. Now they send me text, Facebook, and email messages saying how much they like my stuff. Now they read my blog and follow my career. Now, they don’t think I’m so strange anymore. And that has made it all worth it.
Okay, today…
Final sales for the promotion was 1,645, bringing the total number to of people who have read my books in the last year to about 6,500. That’s pretty amazing since this is really just the beginning of the possibilities of the future. And like I noted in previous posts, my big promotions in February and March should give me an estimated audience of about 10,000,000 potential readers. Very cool. Also, as promised, I’ve included the query letter I was going to use for SILENT INVASION until I decided not to go the NY route with this book. The query is a rough draft, but you can get an idea of what I was trying to say. I guess we’ll never know if it would have worked.
http://www.neilostroff.blogspot.com
QUERY FOR SILENT INVASION
They’re here. They’re hidden among us. They’ll stop at nothing to destroy us.
Because of your amazing track record at ? for selling middle grade books like ?, which is similar to my style, I’m writing to query you about my novel, SILENT INVASION. Thirteen-year-old Tim Madison is the only person who knows about and can stop ruthless creatures who are working deep inside our planet constructing a massive extermination army.
Tim’s life turns upside down when a strange visitor takes him aboard a magnificent spaceship to train for a future alien invasion. Returned home with new skills and this terrible knowledge, Tim confides in his two best friends about his experience. Now, they’re in a race against time to prevent an all-out attack on Earth.
Readers can expect deadly creatures, technical marvels, and in the end, something surprising to play a key role in winning the epic battle. SILENT INVASION is an action-packed 40,000-word stand alone book and the first in a completed series of three.
I have a large platform on which I promote and sell my existing indie books. This includes a daily blog that currently receives more than a 1,500 unique hits a day, over 1,900 twitter followers, and an author fan page with more than 5,900 ‘likes’. I heavily publicize myself on the World Wide Web and am actively involved in all major social networks. My publishing history spans twenty years. I’ve completed ten novels in the genres of middle-grade science fiction/fantasy, adult thriller, and literary. I recently parted ways with Signature Literary Agency, NYC, and I am seeking new representation for my many and varied projects. Please visit my blog or website to learn more about me. Thanks for your time. I’d be delighted to send the entire manuscript.
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