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Something About Me and My Book:: Have written and published four books with more to follow. Yes, head needs examining. Check out blog below. There may be some articles of interest. It's what I've learned along the way. The process never ends. The sea roils.

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There are many programs available by Google to assist with marketing.

Keeping track of your news, reviews, and books can be daunting. One way to stay current is to list yourself on Google Alerts. When Google comes across some new information about you, an alert will be sent to your email address. This doesn’t catch everything, but I have found it helpful.

Google Books is a terrific marketing tool because I use it myself. I will rarely buy a book that I can't… Continue

Posted on May 10, 2008 at 11:00am

Getting Your Book Reviewed

Kind words about your work can be placed on the back or front cover, or inside the book. Usually reviews are punctuated within quotes.

Pre-publication reviewers can be found by searching Google or links found on my website and in Links for the Independent Writer. Since there are time constraints, a fee is often, but not always, charged. Different reviewers ask for… Continue

Posted on March 21, 2008 at 10:00am — 5 Comments

What to Look for in a Subsidy POD Contract

Royalties. This is the percentage that an author is paid after a book is sold. Royalties can be based on the gross sale (cover price) or the net sale (after trade discount, printing, tax, shipping, handling, or whatever charges are specified in the contract). Some publishers rave about royalties that are 20% of net. They claim this generous royalty is over three times higher than a royalty paid out by a traditional publisher, which is around 6%. But they are comparing apples and trucks. A… Continue

Posted on March 19, 2008 at 9:10am — 9 Comments

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At 9:09am on March 26, 2010, Author Collective said…: Would you like more exposure for your book? Do you want to go to those always "Talked About" tradeshows but know you just cannot afford them? Are you aware of how much networking can help boost your sales?
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American Library Association Convention in Washington D.C. $2,200
Book Expo America in New York City $4,500
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Baltimore Book Festival in Maryland $450
Miami Book Festival in Sunny Florida $600
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At 10:02am on July 7, 2008, Linda A Lavid said…: Thanks. Back at cha!
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At 9:53am on July 7, 2008, Sherri Walker said…: Hi Linda, I just stopped by to say hello. I hope you had a nice weekend!

Sherri

At 10:59pm on April 17, 2008, Sabriena Williams said…: Thanks for the Subsidy POD contract information. It was very informative.

At 5:22pm on April 17, 2008, wizthom said…: by the way i write it all,i only write erotic when this world many problems makes me lone for a much needed break,smile,,wms

At 5:21pm on April 17, 2008, wizthom said…: my love i have not 4gotting about you,you know prolificness knows not how to stop unless it's a writers block.and lord knows i don't the meaning of that hope all is well with my dear sweet friend..thanks 4 being who you are ..peace wizthom

At 10:25am on April 14, 2008, Ann Charles said…: Thanks for the friend invite!

I gladly accept.

Ann Charles

At 6:56pm on April 13, 2008, Tonya Jones said…: God Bless! I wanted to reach out to inform you of the 1st Christian Book & Product Expo scheduled for: Saturday May 17th, 2008 in Willingboro New Jersey. If you or anyone you know would like to reserve a table please visit: www.godswordspoken.com/expo!
God is good
Minister Tonya Jones

At 4:13pm on April 2, 2008, wizthom said…: lady you are what you are .a becon of hope in the sea of the lost,thank you for ur unselfish help and time.however u should at lest charge for ur time..maybe money don't matter as much as the happyness u brings mmm,thank u peace wizthom