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Anyone Going to 21st Century Book Marketing?

I signed up next week for 21st Century Book Marketing and am bringing a friend. Is anyone else coming to San Diego in September for these event (of which John Kremer will be participating?)

Added by Lisa Copen on July 20, 2010 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

Free Resources for Interview Opportunities

2 of the best mailing lists to get on for interview opportunities are:

* Help a Reporter Out
* Reporter Connection

Just wanted to pass these along!

Added by Lisa Copen on July 20, 2010 at 7:21pm — 1 Comment

Using a Meme "30 Things About My Illness" to Publicize Invisible Illness Week

We've all seen the list "20 things about me" "50 thing about me you didn't know..." They can actually be interesting if you want to get to know the person better! We'll we've got one I haven't seen anywhere yet, "30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know."

I am using this tool (a Meme) to see if I can spread the word fast about Invisible Illness Week in 1 week! If you know anyone with an illness, please pass this along!

Just copy and paste it below… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on August 29, 2009 at 2:08pm — No Comments

Live with an Illness? Seeking Submissions for Invisible Illness Week / Grand Rounds Blog Carnival

We are honored to be hosting Grand Round 8/18/09, the largest medical blog carnival online.

I am looking for any blog topics related to living with an invisible illness, treating invisible illnesses, having a family member with one, caregiving, etc. Posts can be casual from a patient perspective, or more formal from a medical professional background.

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Added by Lisa Copen on August 12, 2009 at 12:38pm — No Comments

Invisible Illness Week Blog Tour Now Open for Hosts to Apply!

Invisible Illness Week and we are opening up our calendar so book your blog today! The tour is July 27 – September 13th and Lisa hopes to help spread the word about Invisible Illness Week! How does it work?

You sign up for the day that you would like to post an interview with Lisa on your blog.… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on July 13, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Brian Jud Free Webinar tonight 6/25

Do not miss tonight's FREE webinar with more than 100 things you can do today to increase your unit sales, revenue and profits

How to Sell More Books in a Down Economy

By Brian Jud

Tonight -- June 25 -- at 6:00 pm Eastern time

You don't even have to pay for the call

if you listen using your computer's speakers

Sign up at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/321794344

There are many ways to increase your marketing effort… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on June 26, 2009 at 11:25am — No Comments

53 Writers Digest Magazines Available

I am looking to unload about 53 "Writers Digest" magazines from July 2001 - Dec 2006. Anyone want to make me an offer? I keep thinking I will read through them again, but office needs cleaned up! Though they are dated a bit, a lot of the articles and resources are still helpful and not a great deal different than current times. I don't want to just toss them. If I had more time I'd be the one devouring them! Just email me at rest@restministries.org if you're interested. Maybe a $20 donation for… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on May 16, 2009 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Christians with Illness Magazine Accepting Affordable Advertising

I am editor of this magazine!

Advertise your book, cards, etc. Niche market of Christians w/ illness-HopeKeepers Magazine accepting ads just $40 http://tinyurl.com/d7evfu

Added by Lisa Copen on March 29, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Christians with Illness Blog Carnival Accepting Submissions

Please feel free to pass this along to anyone who may be interested, including writers groups, health groups you participate in, etc.

Christians with Illness Blog Carnival Accepting Submissions

Surprise! That is the theme for the first Christians with Chronic Illness Blog Carnival starting in April 2009. The carnival, hosted by Rest Ministries, the largest Christian organization in the USA, hopes to reach the thousands of people who live with chronic illness… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on March 16, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Christian Author Who Lives with or Understands Illness? - Promotional Opportunities

Greetings! Are you a Christian author who lives with chronic illness?

Over at Rest Ministries, the organization I began in 1997, we have 3 opportunities right now. Please feel free to forward this on to anyone who may be interested.

1- we are starting a Christians with Chronic Illness Blog Carnival – Please consider submitting a post! Read more here:…

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Added by Lisa Copen on March 15, 2009 at 3:16pm — No Comments

Are Anthologies Worth My Time? And a Writing Opportunity

I recently received notification of an opportunity for Christian authors to submit their stories (see below) to what will eventually be a series of 12 books! It is a great chance to have your story on prayer heard.

If you are an author, you may wonder why you would want to spend the time submitting to anthologies where you are just a contributor? I've been in a few and have found it fun to be a part of the books!

In my book… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on March 15, 2009 at 12:31pm — No Comments

Blogs Versus Web Sites - Which One is for You?

As I finished writing a colleague privately, I realized this may be helpful for some of you. Forgive me for all the self-promotion as I shared my ideas and comparisons. When people explain things to me I like something tangible to look at!

Lisa Copen…

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Added by Lisa Copen on February 22, 2009 at 3:14pm — No Comments

Hope Endures Radio Program Brings Christian Encouragement to the Chronically Ill

We encourage you to post this anywhere you see fit! Your web site, blog, email your friends, etc. We are eager to spread the word about this new exciting area of our ministry!

Lisa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lisa Copen, 858-486-4685

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Hope Endures Radio Program Brings

Christian Encouragement to the Chronically Ill

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Added by Lisa Copen on February 9, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Looking for a fresh way to pitch your book in September?

Looking for a fresh way to pitch your book in September? Sept 8-14 is National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week!

I encourage you to look at your books and see if there may be a slant you could add to it that relates to chronic illness.

If you are booking radio or TV programs right now, you may want to consider using the "chronic illness slant" on your pitch and letting the producers know the date is Sept 8-14, 2008.

As an author, I know I am always on… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on August 8, 2008 at 1:19am — No Comments

Creative Promotional Tip for Branding Your Book

Those of us who write books love books. Am I right? When someone asks you what book is on your nightstand do you try to not laugh because it's more a question of how many stacks you are trying to balance?

But for many people, the idea of reading a book is great effort. They have to be really "into" the book to finish it (not like myself who is determined to finish it regardless). Most people read a chapter or two and if it's not working… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on February 26, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

Snaz Up Your Book Display

Whether you are having a table at the back of the room while speaking, doing a book signing, or trying to get stores to carry your book up on their counter, good display items can make the difference between a "yes" and a "no." Both the store owner's response and also the buyer.

We've all been to the typical office supply stores and have seen the acrylic stands where you stick a brochure in. But did you know there are hundreds of possibilities for snazzier displays? One of my… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on February 25, 2008 at 6:00am — No Comments

5 Reasons Every Writer Needs a Web Presence and Where to Start

I recently talked to a friend who was having an article published in a well-known, highly competitive magazine. She hasn't yet taken the jump to have a web presence. I tend to forget that I spend thousands of hours online, receive hundreds of newsletters each month and answer over 1000 emails a month. I don't realize that the words "blog," "SEO," "keywords," "meta tags," and even "book marketing" are not terms most people go to bed thinking about. Or get up at 2 a.m. when you can't sleep and… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on February 22, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

How to Find Out if Someone is Plagiarizing Your Work

Plagiarism - How to Find Out if Someone is Plagiarizing Your Work

By Robert Nahas

With the infiltration of Internet venues that harbor and propagate pseudo professional and fraudulent "writers" - even encouraging it by "looking the other way" - there has been a significant rise in plagiarism of the protected works of professional writers. Though hard numbers have not yet been established, this writer, after a great deal of research, estimates that it has risen by as much as 42… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on February 21, 2008 at 10:07am — No Comments

Romance and Illness - Who Knew it Was a Hot Topic?

I blog for my ministry, Rest Ministries; it's more of a way of having a casual voice with my audience. As the ministry has grown, I've become more of someone in the background-- marketing, writing books, promotions, etc. and so I use my blog to still stay in touch with people.

So I haven't really looked at my statistics. I am not a "hot blogger" and though it would be nice to get some fabulous…

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Added by Lisa Copen on February 15, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Raise Your Hands if You Care

So the latest news today is...

Britney in Psych Ward for Two More Weeks...Though the 72-hour hold on Britney Spears is up, the pop star will be remaining in the psych...
More proof Angelina Jolie is pregnant
Eva Mendes enters rehab

[I won't do these headlines justice by giving you the links to the stories. You will have to do your own homework.]

This week as I watched the evening news I heard various stories that were…

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Added by Lisa Copen on February 14, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments