Yes, I do love that fact. I just hope that one of these days writing will become successful for me.

I was wondering if you could give me some pointers about promoting and marketing my book(s). I seem to have hit a brick wall and marketing seems to be my weak spot. I have read books about marketing books, and tried to follow everything that John Kremer and Dan Poynter have suggested, but I'm just not getting anywhere. If you hasve any suggestions, I would welcome them with open arms.

Also, if I were to send you a copy of my first book (self-published) would you be interested in reading it and commenting on it? No rush, just when (and if) you would have time.

Please help me name my book (if you have not already)!

Vote here:
http://fortyblog.blogspot.com

Thanks in advance,
David B. McLaughlin
http://www.davidbmclaughlin.com

Speaking to a group is extremely difficult for me. I've never been able to say what I want and it has always been more detremental than helpful.

What type of writing do you do? What are some of the things you have written. Tell us more about yourself and your work. Your profession as a life coach sounds interesting. What does that entail?

Hoping for more info.

Val

Thanks for your questions. I have written a variety of things--weekly newspaper column, newspaper feature stories, children's Sunday school curriculum-- but am now concentrating mostly on encouraging people to move beyond where they are to where they want to be. I recently finished a book proposal (working title The Authentic You: Becoming the Woman You Were Created to Be), and it's in the hands (or at least off of my desk and hopefully in the hands) of a publisher and an agent. Both had asked to see the proposal after I presented the idea at the Glorieta Christian Writers Conference.

I also write a monthly online column at www.SimpleJoy.org and am working on magazine queries and another book proposal.

As a life coach I help people go beyond what they can do on their own to help them uncover what they really want most out of life. This may be in relationships, parenting, career, or other areas. It's thrilling to hear someone say, "I never thought of that before. This is really helpful!"

May your writing be all you want it to be--
Anita Lee

The coaching is usually done by telephone, making it possible to work with people anywhere in the world.

Anita,
Thank you for accepting my invitation. Your work must be very gratifying to you. Helping others has always been uppermost in my mind, but I do it in smaller ways. When I went out to work I was the one they came to if they had a headache or a pain, as I always had something to alleviate it. They shared their problems and concerns, probably because I was always the "elder" (in the last twenty years) and I confess, I've lived through and survived just about everything short of murder.

Having become involved with The Florida Writers Association (motto: Writers Helping Writers) has given me new purpose and encouraged me to take an active role in helping other writers, 1) by accepting the challenge to lead a group, 2) to organize and produce a one-day writers conference last April, which was so successful we are in the midst of seeking presenters for our "Second Annual Pasco/NPR Writers Conference, April 6, 2008.

My new e-zine, The Infinite Writer is another vehicle dedicated to the writing craft and is a stage to showcase the works of other writers. I'd be pleased if you'd visit the site: http://mysite.verizon.net/resockeb/e-zine. A brand new issue is published on the first of each month.

Thank you again for adding credibility to my website.

Thank YOU Anita for saying hello. And glad you're a regular subscriber to the newsletter. Good luck with your many ventures!

PB

Hi Anita,
Greetings from the only intercontinental city in the world: Istanbul! Just like the purpose of this website, from reading your page it seems to me that you defintely have shared, given and passed it on. Keep up the blessing ministry and may you be blessed, too!

Hi Anita,

I think you may be interested in FL Writers Assn.
It's a wonderful group for learning, networking, and submitting work to the quarterly magazine. It's actually not only for Florida any more. We have national and even a few international members!

If you'd like to check it out, please come to http://www.floridawriters.net.

Have a good week,
Shara

Hi Anita, I like what you say about encouraging others. That's what I do through my inspirational poetry too. Thank you for accepting my invitation!

Hi,

perhaps you would be interested in my book, which has been an inspiration to many to step out of the their comfort zones into more fulfilling and abundant lives. John

The book sounds GREAT...Get out the news now, sell pre-orders. You have to have them waiting with anticipation for your book. Good Luck..God Bless

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