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Book publishing and promotion

Book publishing and promotion

These are my thoughts, based upon my experience in using the print on demand publishing services of Lulu.com and what to do after you publish.

My feeling about Lulu comes down to money. For about $100 you get an ISBN and what they call Global Distribution , which means your book is printed by Lightning and distributed through Ingram to online and regular retailers who chose to purchase a print on demand (POD) book.

Cost per book is based upon… Continue

Added by Peter F. Klein on June 17, 2008 at 8:14am — No Comments

Q&A Session with Ten Publishers & Editors!!!

My online writer's club came up with questions for publishers & editors, and I was fortunate enough to receive answers from ten such professionals!!!

Their responses are here:

http://thewritersmeow.deviantart.com/journal/18741889/#journal

The Writer’s Meow online writer’s club journal

http://circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com/2008/06/ask-publisher-or-editor.html

Spunk On A Stick’s Tips blog

And this is just Part One - the remaining five… Continue

Added by L. Diane Wolfe on June 9, 2008 at 5:30am — No Comments

I've Been Interviewed!

Lori and the team at JoyfullyReviewed.com have interviewed me.
Take a peek.
http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/Interviews/MayJune08/AnneWhitfield.html

Regards, Anne.~
http://www.annewhitfield.com
Her Shadowed Heart out now! Check website for details.
Woodland Daughter released July 1st!

Added by Anne Whitfield on June 1, 2008 at 4:26am — 1 Comment

10 Ways to Insure You'll Never Publish

Anyone can give you ideas to help you get published. Here's a few helpful hints to make sure you never have to worry about getting The Call.

1. Never finish a manuscript. Surely just your premise scrawled quickly onto the back of a napkin ought to be enough. It's the idea that counts.

2. Don't accept critique from others. It's your story. You should be able to tell it from 37 different points of view if you want. And be sure to ignore the publisher's… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on May 23, 2008 at 8:37pm — 2 Comments

Her Shadowed Heart now released!

Hello!

I'm excited to announce my latest release, a Victorian historical titled, Her Shadowed Heart.

Blurb

Set in Yorkshire England 1864, Her Shadowed Heart is a historical saga of family secrets, betrayals, love, and of new beginnings.

Anna Thornton leads a privileged life, but she’s not content. When the dashing Matt Cowan sweeps her off her feet, she thinks her boring existence has changed for the better, only all is not… Continue

Added by Anne Whitfield on May 21, 2008 at 11:40pm — No Comments

Book Trailer: An Effective Promotional and Marketing Tool

Book Trailer: An Effective Promotional and Marketing Tool

By

Theresa Chaze

Book trailers are more than images set to music, nor do they just a recap of the book synopsis. In fact, they are an effect promotional tool that will create interest by going beyond the synopsis to the "heart of the book. Although, book trailers are considered promotional material, they are in reality an advertisement. The difference lies in the length and basic format.

Most… Continue

Added by Theresa Chaze on May 21, 2008 at 10:21pm — No Comments

Your books ain't gonna sell themselves!

Something many authors either don't realize, or want to think doesn't apply to them, is the need to market and promote their works. However, most authors who are actually selling their books and making a profit from them seem to have a very clear understanding of the fact the book doesn't sell itself. They also realize that just because they wrote a book doesn't mean Oprah will miraculously discover them.

In the real world of book marketing and selling the challenge can be where to… Continue

Added by Kathleen Gage on May 21, 2008 at 9:15am — No Comments

What Writers Need To Know About Publishing

Jerry D. Simmons, the author of What Writers Need To Know About Publishing, is coming to ~~Writers in the Sky podcast~~ on June 6, 2008 to share his experience and help authors understand what goes on inside major publishers.

Jerry has worked for 25 years for Random House and Time Warner Book Group—both major New York publishing houses. His new site, NothingBinding, is an online social networking outlet where authors may sell… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on May 18, 2008 at 10:36am — 2 Comments

Borders Tries About-Face on Shelves Counting on Covers to Sell, Bookseller Changes Display While Cutting Titles Stocked (excerpt)

*THIS ARTICLE BY JEFFREY A. TRACHTENBERG HAS BEEN EXCERPTED. It recently appeared in Jerry D. Simmons' newsletter - TIPS for WRITERS from the PUBLISHING INSIDER. It has been reprinted here with permission from Jerry D. Simmons, http://www.writersreaders.com, and the author.

Borders Group Inc. has decided you can sell a book by its cover.

In a radical move aimed at jump-starting…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on May 16, 2008 at 5:51pm — No Comments

Wow, Golly and Gee Wiz

Holly Cow what a great network of which to me a member. I only just joined yesterday and already I've picked up tons of good information on how to promote a book. For me the information is simply invaluable because it comes from direct experience and not simply theory.

Self promotion can be a tough job. This is something which which I am very familiar. In the early 90's I was the owner operator of a small Canadian import / export and distribution company. I sourced products overseas… Continue

Added by Marvin Double on May 7, 2008 at 8:40am — No Comments

Great Place to Be

Writing is by nature a solitary profession and more than occasionally frustrating. This is especially true when it comes to marketing yourself as a writer, pitching a book proposal or article or promoting something you've already published.

A network like this is a great place for writers to hang out and exchange information, tips and generally rub elbows with other writers. I's often said that misery loves company but, just being part of a supportive network might in fact make one… Continue

Added by Marvin Double on May 6, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Writing For Children Blog Fest begins on Monday

I'd like to invite everyone who loves to write for children or who has thought about writing for children to join me and my 22 guest bloggers on Monday March 31 through April 5th for the blog fest extravaganza: Writing for Children.

The Writing Jungle

Meet such amazing authors such as:

Margot Finke

Beverly Stowe McClure

Kim Chatel

Joyce Anthony

Lori Calabrese

and many, many… Continue

Added by Lea Schizas on March 28, 2008 at 5:41pm — 1 Comment

CIPA College in Denver

I am attending the Colorado Independent Publisher's Association (CIPA) College in Denver. This college is designed to help independent publishers, authors and writers to get their books into print and into the market place.

The CIPA college runs March 27, 28 and 29, 2008. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in writing or publishing to associate with their peers in the industry. I will post some of my insights in the next week or so.

Sincerely

H. Court… Continue

Added by H. Court Young on March 27, 2008 at 8:33pm — No Comments

Yuwie, yuwie yo ho ho!

I am always on the lookout for a way to make money with my writing and have just hit upon this website called Yuwie.com

Look out Facebook and MySpace, this website is going to be big because the people who make it work, i.e. you and me, are now able to tap in on a bit of the monthly income!Interesting Facts that I have learnt :

1. Facebook makes over $8 million a MONTH from advertising alone.

2. Myspace makes almost $25 million

WE, the users, don't… Continue

Added by Susan Cook-Jahme on March 23, 2008 at 2:07am — No Comments

Any material or announcements for Yvonne's newsletter?

Writers in the Sky Newsletter relies on subscribers like you to send in articles, tips and resources. Therefore, the more subscribers we have, the more information we have to share and the more your message gets in front of others. Tell your writing and publishing colleagues about Writers in the Sky Newsletter or forward it to others you know who may be interested.

I enjoy reading newsletters from other writers. I also love networking. That is why I publish a monthly e-zine Writers… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on March 18, 2008 at 3:33pm — 2 Comments

WITS Podcast Schedule March 2008

Our writing, publishing and marketing podcast includes a diversity of people from all backgrounds, beliefs and walks of life. The information we share is sure to interest people who love to read books and writers who hope to be published, as well as those who need ideas about how to market their book.

March 7 – Barbara Techel

Author Barbara Techel shares her children’s book Frankie, the Walk ‘n Roll Dog—a true, inspirational story about a dachshund whose life started out… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on March 8, 2008 at 6:29pm — No Comments

Grumbling about Gambling

I never considered myself a gambler. I've never played cards for money, never placed a bet, never bought a lottery ticket (except to support some school project, considering the money spent as a donation). So, what do I do? I take the biggest gamble in my life - start a publishing company. It's not a subsidy company or a authors-pay-for-umpteen-million-copies-up-front company. We pay royalties and edit everything and expect high quality books.

If I could get some gamblers to take a… Continue

Added by Vivian Zabel on March 1, 2008 at 4:52pm — No Comments

The Hezekiah Effect for Writers

By Sherryle Kiser Jackson, author of Soon and Very Soon

Someone estimated that everybody gets about 15 minutes of fame. It would suggest that the recognition we receive as writers for our works will ultimately subside to make way for someone else’s time. When does our 15 minutes begin? Is it when you have crystallized a theme or idea in your mind and proudly announce to friends and loved ones, “I am writing a book?” Is it the minute you learn to juggle the creative and business side… Continue

Added by Sherryle jackson on February 21, 2008 at 12:46pm — No Comments

Authors: A New Ebook on Writing and Marketing Your Book

Authors: A New Ebook on Writing and Marketing Your Book

From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book is a new ebook, which shares writing tips, and marketing strategies, which will make your publishing experience more successful. The marketing information includes how to effectively use SEO keywords in press releases, chose a publisher and low cost to free promotional options,… Continue

Added by Theresa Chaze on February 19, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments