May 6th, 2010 | Add a Comment
Prismatic Publishing recently had the privilege of publishing author A. K. Buckroth’s first book My Diabetic Soul – An Autobiography. Here is the teaser from the back of the book:
So, you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes. Now what? Sure, life changes will happen – they have to. But it is not a death sentence.
In 1959 at the tender age of two years old, author Andrea Kae Buckroth was diagnosed with diabetes. Now she takes you through … Read entire article »
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April 20th, 2010 | Add a Comment
I think a lot of writers that write books, begin the writing process without really thinking about what their publishing objectives are. They don’t think about questions such as: Why am I writing in the first place? Why do I want a traditional publishing contract? For whom am I writing this book? Who is my target market.
These are questions that should be answered prior to writing your book. Here … Read entire article »
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April 16th, 2010 | Add a Comment
It has been said that within everyone is at least one book. Then why hasn’t everyone put their “all” into the written word? One reason is probably that on some level, people know that getting published is next to impossible. Perhaps they are not willing to put forth the effort to write. Maybe they are not willing to put forth the effort to learn to write well. But more than likely they simply “know” they could never write a book or story. Perhaps a personal experience will help change a few minds.
The other day I ran across page one of my first book. It was written about 35 years ago. It began as follows: It happened once, years ago, in the town of Bellshire, England. The excitement of Christmas and … Read entire article »
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April 16th, 2010 | Add a Comment
Let’s talk about marketing the books we’ve written, but first:
Most people, I believe, who desire to read a book do one of the following:
Find one off their own bookshelf which they have enjoyed in the past.
Head for the nearest Brick & Mortar bookstore…browse, and select.
Head for the local library and, again…browse and select.
Pull out their cell phone or book reader…download through the internet, or
Select a book from the many on-line bookstores.
It is a little known … Read entire article »
Filed under: Bill Walker, Featured, Marketing, Publishing
April 16th, 2010 | Add a Comment
Shakespeare: Hamlet, Act I, scene 3: Many people are familiar with the quote I used to entitle this blog. I chose it because, when it comes to our writing efforts, we must be true to and with ourselves. My point, this morning, is that from the first original words we ever wrote to the moment we put the finishing touches on our first poem, short story, article, book, etc. which we felt was ready for publication, we have passed many milestones at which points in our writing career we have assured ourselves we were producing marketable literary works. But, presently we are wondering why we see so many rejection notices. Traditional publishers have staffs trained to recognize publishable material. They are not perfect (consider Gone With the Wind, The … Read entire article »
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April 16th, 2010 | Add a Comment
There are many steps one can to follow in order to be successful in marketing your book, for example:
Know that it is worth purchasing, reading, and enjoying.
Convey this message to everyone with whom you converse, through your body language as well as your enthusiasm.
Picture those you meet as already having an interest in purchasing your book(s).
Realize that you, for the moment, have removed your author’s hat and have put on the hat of a business person–entrepreneur.
Carry with you a few copies of each book you have written: in your purse, snap case, brief case, or just in your hand
Carry a box of your books in the trunk of your car. You never know when someone will want copies for friends or family members.
I have followed these simple guidelines and sold … Read entire article »
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April 16th, 2010 | Add a Comment
While visiting family this past week, I noticed these 15 commandments posted on the wall. I asked my uncle to email them to me so I can share them with you. He couldn’t find the book/magazine from which they originated. If you know who the original author is please let me know so appropriate credit can be given.
Thou shalt think like a professional, starting now.
Thou shalt begin and keep going till you’re … Read entire article »
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