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There is now an on-line radio show all for artists! Tune in, and enjoy listening to subjects designed for the artist in you. Be inspired, entertained and educated!

Art and Soul Radio is co-hosted by Catherine Foster, a professional artist for over 35 years, who is devoted to helping artists survive and thrive! She is an award winning artist whose Art is available globally.

Co-host Sheryl Allen brings a wealth of information to the show in many areas of creative expression. She has taught Art, has been an art rep and teaches health and personal growth classes.

Tune into an listen to the show or an archived show at www.contacttalkradio.com. There is bound to be something you can draw from.

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ATTENTION:  WOMEN WRITERS

A   website has been established, specifically  for women writers.

She Writes, has joined in on the latest social networking trends. It provides a place for women to exchange ideas and support each other in every genre of writing. Approximately four thousand women writers – poets, biographers, memoirists,novelists, fiction and non-fiction writers have joined this community.

Connect with other women writers, read member’s blogs, forums and take advantage of educational opportunities through Webinars, created through She Writes.com.

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Finding it Within

“True prosperity is the result of well-placed confidence in ourselves and our fellow man.” ~  Benjamin Burt

On this Thanksgiving Day, I would like to thank all independent publishers everywhere who are finishing their books and films by the end of this year, 2009.

Blessings to You, who work hard and dare

Blessings to You, who wish to share

Blessings to You, who have penned, produced and toiled

Blessings to You, who have burned the midnight oil

Thanks for sharing your independently published books, music and films so that we may be enriched, educated and inspired. May you all find fulfillment in the work that you do, and be rewarded with an abundance of personal prosperity in 2010.

Blessings to You

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Start your year out right! The American Library Association will be holding it’s Midwinter Conference on January 15 at the Boston Convention Center.  Members and non-members,alike may display their publications with the Independent Publishers of New England. For more information visit their website www.ipne.org.

Your book may be the very thing librarians are searching for,  an uncommon book that meets their patrons needs!

For more information on the event, visit http://www.ala.org/conference/upcoming/midwinter./2010/index/cfm.

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Filmmakers – Are you looking for an opportunity to combine Art and Travel? The 12th Annual Green Mountain Film Festival is slated for March 19-28, 2009. This is a curated film festival and an outstanding selection of independent films will be shown throughout the 9 day festival.

For more information, visit http://www.greenmountainfilmfestival.org

Make your travel plans now! And see what the Green Mountain State has to offer for fans of independent film!

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Did anyone listen to the Saturday weekly radio show for writers and publishers called “Cover to Cover” hosted by Frank Gromling on www.wnzf.com?  Copywrite information was the subject of the day and the guest was Christopher Kenneally from the Copywrite Clearance Center in Boston, MA. Chris is also host and moderator for “Beyond the Book” www.BeyondtheBook.com. The programs are often broadcast on C-Span’s Book TV and in Canada on BookTelevision.

There is alot of confusion and legalities regarding copywrite issues due to the ways in which we publish in today’s world.  We publish on paper, on-line, through electronic digital files, through movies (DVDs) and on cd’s in the music industry. For intellectual property protection,  best course of action is through copywrite registration through the Library of Congress www.loc.gov. Registration of your publication is not mandatory, however, it is the best way to protect your intellectual property rights.

The Copywrite Clearance Center www.copywrite.com in Boston, MA is a good resource for non-fiction publishing, where fact checking is essential for business, academic,research, medical and economic related publishing.

If you missed yesterday’s radio show “Cover to Cover” with Frank Gromling and wish to hear what was discussed regarding the issue of copywrite, please go to the archive section of  www.wnzf.com for “Cover to Cover” and look for October 10, 2009.  The broadcast will also be available on Ocean Publishing’s website www.OceanPublishing.com.

It is not too late to listen and learn!

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The Women in Film Membership Drive is on! Join one of the best professional associations for mentoring women, attend meetings with top professionals in  film, TV, media, public relations, agents and writers. This is a fabulous opportunity to enhance your career and become part of a vital organization whose mission is to help women achieve their highest potential in their field. Get mentored through their mentoring program!

Membership Drive from October 1 to November 1 offers reduced membership fees – so  Join Now!!

To become a member of Women in Film or for more information – go to:  www.wif.org

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Moving Forward

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“Everyone has his burden. What counts is how you carry it”    ~ Merle Miller

There is  no free ride in life, and no one said being an independent publisher would be a walk in the park. You most likely have had successes and disappointments along the way. Don’t we all? But don’t let those frustrations get you down. Let them only be fleeting moments.

As an independent publisher, I am willing to bet that you have the gumption to hang in there, through thick and thin. What made you decide to independently publish was your steadfast belief that your book, film or music is unique, inspirational, educational or entertaining. I’ll wager you are persistant, persevering, have dogged determination, are unfaltering, devoted and unrelenting in your quest to see your project complete.

Precisely the reasons our company serves “independent publishers!”

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RADIO FOR WRITERS AND PUBLISHERS – LISTEN WEEKLY!

Another opportunity to listen in for news, tips, marketing information for publishers and writers is Blog Talk Radio!

Michigan Lit Radio –  Go on line,  for the weekly scheduled speaker and topic   http://MotownWriters.com

Marketing and Motivation Mondays feature speaker Monica Marie Joans.

And Don’t Forget – Saturday Mornings on www.wnzf.com

“Cover to Cover” with host Frank Gromling – featuring interviews with published authors, success tips, how to get started in the publishing field, marketing yourself as an author and marketing your book.

Broadcast times:

  • 11:30 am Eastern Standard Time
  • 10:30 am Central Standard Time
  •  9:30 am Mountain Time
  • 8:30 am Pacific Time

Take advantage of these two broadcasts brought to you free of charge!

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Subscribing to magazines and on-line subscriptions for independent publishers can be a great way to stay on top of writers/publishing conferences, book and poetry contests, book reviews, author interviews and other issues pertaining to the industry. Here are some valuable resources:

AND TUNE IN WEEKLY

 “COVER TO COVER”       www. wnzf.com       HOSTED BY FRANK GROMLING  – Weekly Radio Show especially for writers and publishers.                                                                                              Each and every Saturday Morning      

  • 11:30 am  Eastern Standard Time
  • 10:30 am Central Standard Time
  •   9:30 am  Mountain Standard Time
  •  8:30 am   Pacific Standard Time

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IPPY AWARD INFORMATION

What are the IPPY AWARDS? “The IPPY Awards reward those who exhibit the courage, motivation and creativity to bring about change in the world of publishing.” Awards are given in 67 categories, along with regional awards as well.  It is the world’s largest book awards competition!

Who is eligible to enter: All small presses, self publishing authors using print on demand, university presses and self publishers.

Enter Early! Fees increase as the deadline approaches!             $75 per title, per category until November 14, 2009                                 $80 per title, per category from November 15 – January 16, 2010       $85 per title, per category from January 17 – March 20, 2010               FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE – MARCH 20, 2010                                                $45 Regional entries (such as travel, local history, geography, etc.)  

Why enter?  Awards earn credibility for your book!  Awards earn publicity for your book! Awards SELL BOOKS!

For more information and to register your publication for the IPPY Awards, go to www.independentpublisher.com.

IPPY AWARDS GRAB THE ATTENTION OF BOOKSELLERS, BUYERS, LIBRARIANS AND BOOK LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD!                                    ENTER NOW!

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