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Are Ning Sites Worth The Effort?

Have you ever wondered if your efforts on Ning are paying off? Read my blog post, Be Social at http://abookinside.blogspot.com.

Added by Author101 on March 3, 2009 at 10:25am — 8 Comments

L. Diane Wolfe's Interview With Author and Publisher Carol Denbow, a.k.a., Author 101

You have quite the variety of non-fiction books – how did this occur?

Well L. Diane, I think I see a need and quickly develop a twisted sort of desire to fill it. My first book, Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss? was a book I had wanted to write for many years. As a woman in a business typically standardized for men, I had many struggles not usually associated with my type of business. For instance, on more than one occasion when I… Continue

Added by Author101 on February 8, 2009 at 8:15am — No Comments

Review for How to Organize a Virtual Book Tour

“Times are changing and the world of writing has certainly joined this trend. Studies tell us that readers are no longer heading to physical bookstores and libraries in the numbers that we once experienced. So where are today’s readers? Online – and that is where authors, poets and writers of all genres must go if they want to survive in the publishing industry.

Carol Denbow has provided a simplified step-by-step guide on Virtual Tours that… Continue

Added by Author101 on January 24, 2009 at 6:10am — No Comments

Author Book and Event Center NOW OPEN!

Author Book and Event Center NOW OPEN!
Please join us for an opening day of book extravaganza! Visit http://BookEventCenter.ning.com

Added by Author101 on December 1, 2008 at 8:56am — 4 Comments

Author and Book Event Center Opening soon-Join FREE!

In case you hadn't heard, there is a great new site opening soon to book buyers. Authors can add their page and interact with book lovers on a personal note--sell more books! This is a great site--getting better each day! Authors, come join us and SELL some books! It's free of course! Visit http://bookeventcenter.ning.com

Please note: This is not a writer or publisher site, it is strictly related to books and authors.

Added by Author101 on November 26, 2008 at 10:08am — 1 Comment

New Site For Author Promotion!

Take an active role in your book marketing! A new site is being built right now where you can promote your book FREE! It will be an interactive Website for authors and book lovers to communicate with each other--great opportunity for you!

Please, please, it's NOT the place for publishers or publicists! Only authors. Read the intent of the site and by-laws in "BLOGS" on the home page, (listed as "The results of our chat") then build your personal author page!

This new site… Continue

Added by Author101 on November 22, 2008 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

A Book Inside Final "Special Interview" with Yvonne Perry

It’s finally here! A Book Inside Blog last “special interview” for 2008. Our final guest will be Yvonne Perry, creator of Writer’s In The Sky. Yvonne will be discussing the importance of marketing and her latest release.

Join us on November 20 for this informative discussion. The post will remain for a few days so if you can’t make it on the 20th, stop by as soon as you can. Don’t forget to leave us a comment or “Digg” us!

Visit… Continue

Added by Author101 on November 19, 2008 at 1:00am — 3 Comments

A great new marketing tool

I've just started a new Ning site to help authors connect with book lovers. You can list your books, reviews, and events there, and eventually, even chat with book buyers. Once we establish a good number of authors and books available, I will be promoting this new site to book lovers all over.

Please keep your listings tight. I want you all to have a great opportunity to promote your work, but please don't "overload" any sections. For instance, an event listed for each individual day… Continue

Added by Author101 on November 18, 2008 at 8:50am — 1 Comment

The Twelve Days of Christmas for Writers, Authors, Poets, and Readers

As a special holiday gift from A Book Inside Blog, I offer you “The Twelve Days of Christmas for Writers, Authors, Poets, and Readers”

The best of the best in undiscovered book review Websites, best places to buy and sell books, best resources for writers and authors, and lots more goodies to help you buy, write, market, and sell books!

Visit http://abookinside.blogspot.com and please “Digg it” or leave a comment while you’re… Continue

Added by Author101 on November 15, 2008 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

How to Organize a Virtual Book Tour

Since I started my virtual book touring agency, I’ve had lots of friends ask me to put their tours together for them. Well I do have a problem charging friends my full fee for book tour organizing, yet it’s hard to say no and stick to my guns, my time is so limited. So I decided to make touring available to everyone for as reasonable a price at possible.

How to Organize a Virtual Book Tour E-book is now finished and available! The… Continue

Added by Author101 on November 13, 2008 at 8:03am — No Comments

Free E-book for Writers

I've just finished and published an e-book for writers. Best of all, I've decided to give it away free. Stop by http://abookinside.blogspot.com to get details on The Writer In You free e-book.

Added by Author101 on November 9, 2008 at 2:19pm — No Comments

One-time Special Interview With Danny O Snow

Para Publishings Dan Poynter's co-author Danny O Snow will be guest for this one-time interview post on A Book Inside on Saturday, November 1.
Dan will offer valuable book publishing and marketing information. You won't want to miss this!

Visit http://abookinside.blogspot.com

Added by Author101 on November 1, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

The Final Days 11/11/11 Virtual Book Tour

Finally, the finishing touch! The last two days of the “11/11/11” Virtual Book Tour will be Friday and Saturday.

Friday’s post will discuss “Publishing Options” at http://astressfreelife.blogspot.com

Saturday’s post will discuss “Virtual Book Touring” at http://www.bookmarketingmaven.com

As the eleventh day approaches, if you’ve missed any tour days… Continue

Added by Author101 on October 24, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

What Marketing Mistakes Are You Making?

Podcast on Write Now! Coach with host Rochelle Melander. Rochelle interviews three-time author and publisher Carol Denbow. Click link to listen in now!

http://rightnowcoach.com/podcast/

Also click on the following links for some great posts on book marketing

"Connecting With Your Market" at http://karenzemek.blogspot.com (scroll down to post)

"Marketing Mistakes"… Continue

Added by Author101 on October 20, 2008 at 11:10am — 2 Comments

Author and Publisher Carol Denbow Book Tour Stop

Book Market.ning is a wonderful place to share book marketing ideas. It seems appropriate to schedule a brief book tour stop here. So we’ll be talking today to author and publisher, Carol Denbow about book marketing and some of the mistakes we all make when we first set out to promote our books.

So Carol, lets talk about your new book, “A Book Inside, How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Story.”

Is this your first… Continue

Added by Author101 on October 18, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

2008 "11/11/11" Virtual Tour!

Please join us for author and publisher Carol Denbow's 2008 "11/11/11" virtual tour! For 11 days, on 11 different Websites, discussing 11 different topics, including book writing, publishing, and marketing. What an incredible and informative journey this will be! It all begins on October 15th at A Book Inside Blog at http://abookinside.blogspot.com

To see the complete 11 day schedule, please visit… Continue

Added by Author101 on October 15, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Stop Screaming Inside and Tell the World How You Really Feel

Have you ever sat at a book event, your little table in front of you, with people passing by or stopping to take a short pretend peek inside your book, and all the while your screaming in your head, “BUY MY BOOK! DAMMIT!” Yeah, me too.

Check out the new line of “very funny” shirts, hats, and gifts designed EXCLUSIVELY for writers and authors at http://www.cafepress.com/writergifts

Added by Author101 on October 12, 2008 at 6:23pm — No Comments

Interview posts with publishing experts Patricia Fry, Danny O. Snow, and Yvonne Perry

I'm happy to announce that my blog, A Book Inside, will be hosting three amazing interview posts with publishing experts Patricia Fry, author of 28 books, on October 1, Danny O. Snow, author and Dan Poynter's cohort at U-Publish.com on November 1, and Yvonne Perry, author and creator of Writer's In The Sky, on November 20! Mark your calendars; this will be extremely informative and fun! Visit A Book Inside at http://abookinside.blogspot.com. Also… Continue

Added by Author101 on September 29, 2008 at 10:16am — 1 Comment

Interview on Yvonne Perry's Writing and Publishing Blog

Greetings!
I just wanted to share with everyone that I am fortunate enough to be a guest on Yvonne Perry's writing and publishing blog at http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com on September 16. Please consider stopping by and feel free to leave your comments and questions.
Thanks all!!!
Carol Denbow
http://www.freewebs.com/authorsbox

Added by Author101 on September 15, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments