"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
Mohandas Gandhi
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
A Free E-Book Copy of Dreams Thrown Away
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Quote of the Day - March 22, 2011
"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."
Chinese Proverb
Monday, March 21, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Quote of the Day - March 20, 2011
"When you write, you want to get rid of the world, do you not? Of course you do. When you are writing, you're creating your own worlds."
Stephen King
Saturday, March 19, 2011
SELF-PUBLISHING TIPS 102
In 2009, I embarked on a magnificent journey. I had written my first novel, and I wanted to hold it in my hand in book form. But, all I had was a manuscript and a decision to make. I could submit it to traditional publishers, but I didn’t have an agent. I could find an agent, but how long would that take? I was an inpatient author with a finished, edited book with very little cash. But, I looked anyway and found a plethora of publishing options. I compared and compared and decided on a print-on-demand self-publishing organization called Outskirts Press that delivered my beautiful, professionally bound baby in just a few short months. I submitted it in April and it was released in August. It was a wonderful first time experience as well as a gratifying learning experience. I am going to continue to share the basics you need to know about self-publishing in this blog to help you get off to a faster start than I did and be able to make fact-based decisions whether to go traditional, independent, or print-on-demand. I am going to outline what features or aspects to consider, so you can meet your self-publishing needs.
For more comprehensive information on self-publishing, I do recommend these three books:
1. Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Guide: How to Write, Sell, and Print Your Own Books by Dan Poynter.
2. Complete Guide to Self-Publishing - Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, Promote, and Sell Your Own Book by Tom and Marilyn Ross.
3. The Well-Fed Self-Publisher-How to Turn One Book into a Full-Time Living by Peter Bowerman.
There is a ton of information available out there, but that can be quite daunting. I hope to help you get to the nuts and bolts then expand as needed in the direction of your choice.
The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, Promote and Sell Your Own Book
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Quote of the Day - March 17, 2011
"If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things."
Albert Einstein
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Quote of the Day - March 16, 2011
"Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place."
Zora Neale Hurston
Monday, March 14, 2011
SELF-PUBLISHING TIPS 101
So you have written the book, or you have almost finished it and the last thing you want to do is wait to go through the traditional channels. Or, you are a control freak and you can’t stand the thought of someone meddling with your masterpiece. You are not willing to change a word. You want to pick your own cover or choose your own profit margin. That is why you have begun to think of self-publishing. But then, what? Here are four tips to keep in mind as you begin your journey.
1. There is a difference between truly self-publishing and purchasing a print-on-demand publishing package. Do your research.
2. Hire a professional editor. Not everyone who edits knows how to edit a novel or non-fiction book. There is a big difference between editing term papers, technical papers, or a set of bylaws. Get a reference. Read the finished work of another author who has hired him or her.
3. Start marketing your book early in the game and never stop marketing it. You are your number one salesperson.
4. Be prepared to give bookstores deep discounts. Whatever you do, don’t price yourself off the book shelf.
Hope this gives that small, still voice inside you that says “I can do this” a real place to start. Let me know if this helped. I wish I had researched a tad bit more when I self-published Dreams Thrown Away, my romantic suspense novel that I will always continue to market, especially when its sequel is released this summer. If you get a chance, read it! It is also available in Kindle format.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Quote for the Day - March 12, 2011
"Fear is that little darkroom where negatives develop."
Michael Pritchard
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LifeSteps: Creative Problem Solving
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Quote of the Day - March 10, 2011
“Until you accept the magnitude of your function, your unconscious mind will sabotage any attempt to show your full magnificence. Your self-concept has to match your manifestation or else the manifestation is doomed…”
Marianne Williamson
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