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New Release: My Diabetic Soul by A. K. Buckroth

New Release: My Diabetic Soul by A. K. Buckroth

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 »

Filed under: Author Spotlight, Featured

Defining Your Publishing Objectives

Defining Your Publishing Objectives

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 »

Filed under: Featured, Publishing, Writing

If you self-publish your book are you a published author?

If you self-publish your book are you a published author?

I wrote about this topic once before on a different blog and thought it was time to address this topic again. I believe the publishing world is changing and as a result, the way people receive information is no longer controlled by the major publishing houses. With the tools that are available today it can literally cost nothing to create content and make it available for others to enjoy. With that being said the … Read entire article »

Filed under: Bill Walker, Featured, Publishing

Is there a book inside you waiting to be written?

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 »

Filed under: David R Christensen, Featured, Writing

Marketing your book…

Marketing your book…

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