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Hello, I'm Bert Martinez, I'm looking to network with success minded authors. If you would like my free report 30 Strategies for Selling More Books just fill out the form below. I look forward to networking with you and if there is anything that I can help you with please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Bert Martinez
www.bertmartinez.com

Yes, Maury, what they say is true. You will need to market your book before it comes out so there is time to get it into bookstores by the time it is available. If you can get a mockup of the cover - even an electronic one - and take it around with you to the stores you want to be in, that helps. In the book industry, a book that is 2-3 months old is on its way out. A 6-month old book is yesterday's news.

I have seen this issue come up before. Most bookstores - even independents - want what's new and fresh, which means a lot of the time they won't take books that have been out more than a couple of months. Now is the time to do your marketing to bookstores, by taking a flyer with a mockup of the cover art (if you don't already have an actual graphics file of the art) and a well written description of the book and a bio of your expertise/experience. A professional color picture of you should be included if you can. Provide all the basic info on the book such as price, type of cover, ISBN#, binding type, your hometown, and the number of pages. Library of Congress info would also be a bonus if you have that. Also let the bookstores know that you are available for short (20-30 min) presentations related to the book, so you're not just looking for book signing events. This tells them you want to help them bring customers in for an extended time period and give them information, not just sell your book.

Some bookstores, depending on the subject matter of the book, will take books that are "older" - up to 2 years past pub date. But this usually works only with children's books, fiction, and cookbooks. Nonfiction and books that have a time-sensitive subject won't sell after about 6 months past the pub date.

Good luck!

Hi Maury,

Dahris sent me. I just stopped by to see what you're up to and to let you know about Florida Writers Assn. It's national too!

http://www.floridawriters.net

ALL FWA MEMBERS RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

* Quarterly issue of The Florida Writer magazine.

* Extra exposure for your writing by submission of articles and poems to the Florida Writer newsletter.

* A link to your website on the FWA website.

* The opportunity to interact with other writers by attending Writers Group meetings in your area.

* The opportunity to attend and participate in the annual FWA Conferences.

* Even more exposure for you as writer through participation in the annual Awards Program for published and unpublished writers.

* Access to MEMBERS-ONLY e-group where members share publishing, writing, and marketing tips..

* Special members-only rates on advertising in The Florida Writer magazine.

* The opportunity to participate in FWA-sponsored book signing and promotional events held throughout the year.

* Leadership opportunities as a Writers Group Leader, Regional Director or FWA officer.

* SPEAKING Opportunities!

Hope you check out the site and consider joining!

Shara
FWA Secretary

Hi,
Thank you for your comment. I've been out of the country for a month and just returned. It is finally safe to go back to Nepal now that the Maoist situation seems to be resolving itself.

Maury,
Thank you for your kind words, this has been the hardest thing that I have ever been through in my life. I honestly hope that no one else ever has to go through such a horrible ordeal.
Donna Rogers

Hi Maury,

How are you? Thanks for accepting my friend request.

I'm just letting some of my friends know I started a website for authors; it is a resource directory. You may find it useful.

-Nadia

I experienced Qigong Healing in Nashville a few years ago. Amazing!

Your work sounds very interesting, something right up my publisher's alley!

Just passing through. Have a great day!