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Learn from others. Attending other author’s book tours and book release events are an ideal way to learn to promote your book.

There is a great resource for finding out what author will be coming to your area by going to www.BookTour.com.

You can search the website by date, author and place and find out where you can meet and hear about your favorite author’s newest book releases, including NY Times best selling authors.

Learning from others is a great way to educate yourself so that when you are ready to promote yourself as an author, you have the knowledge of what it takes to have a successful book tour.

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First things, first!

Tune in This Morning! Poor Frank, he must be feeling ignored! I have been unable to listen to his Radio Show “Cover to Cover” for a few weeks now.  If you have never listened to this radio show for writers and publishers, every Saturday morning is your chance. No need for a radio, “Cover to Cover” can be listened to on line at www.wnzf.com. Host Frank Gromling always has insightful, interesting guests on his show sharing their knowledge of the publishing world.

Tune in at 11:30 am Eastern Standard Time, 10:30 am Central Time, 9:30 am Mountain Time and 8:30 am Pacific Time.

Let’s show Frank our support today!!! Listen in and learn with me!

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Registration is now open for The Association of Writers (AWP) 2010 Conference in Denver, CO!! You can save money now by registering early. Major sponsors, literary partners and patrons make this great three day event possible at the Hyatt Regency form April 7 – 10, 2010. The event includes a book fair, presenters and  exhibitors.

A wealth of information for writers is available through the AWP. They sponsor writing contests, writers conferences, information on writing careers and MFA writing programs. Check it out at http://www.awpwriter.org.

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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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Attention Non-Fiction Writers!!  If you have a book relevant to better living, enter it into the book award contest sponsored by www.livingnowawards.com.  This contest is looking for books which relate to living fulfilling lives. There are 28 categories offering gold, silver and bronze medals.

Some of the categories include:

  • Cooking – general, organic and holiday
  • Personal Growth
  • Health and Wellness
  • Enlightenment/Spirituality
  • Hobbies and Crafts
  • Wedding Planning
  • Gardening/Landscaping
  • Pets/Livestock
  • Green Living
  • Home/Remodeling/Decorating
  • Travel
  • Finance/Budget
  • Charity
  • Style/Shopping
  • Charity
  • Mature Living

For information on all categories and entry guidelines, please visit www.livingnowawards.com.

Enter Early and Save!

$70 per title until November 7, $80 per title from November 8 to January 8, 2010 and $90 per title from January 10 – February 14, 2010 (deadline date).

Books that win contests SELL! ENTER NOW!

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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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On the Horizon!  Douglas County Libraries Writers Conference Where:  Castle Rock High School, Castle Rock, Colorado

When: Saturday, October 10 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Register Now !Reduced registration fees: $65 before 9/27, $75 after A full day of activities, workshops and networking with other writers. Tips and insights from publishing professionals and experienced writers. For more info: DouglasCountyLibraries.org/SignatureEvents. Phone: 303-791-7323

Help is Here! Information Available on:

  • Optimizing Press Releases
  • Generating Publicity as a Writer
  • Querie Letters that Sell
  • How to Sell to Magazines
  • What a Publisher Looks for

Join the International Association of Writers www.associationofwriters.com

Members will receive an on-line newsletter filled with valuable information to help guide your career as a writer. Members can have their book featured on the Association of Writers website, receive free media leads, international writers calendar, career discounts and expert advice from Fern Reiss. She has been featured in countless magazines and newspapers for her knowledge of the publishing industry. Take your knowledge of the industry to another level by joining this association and reaping the benefits.

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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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Romance Writers of America – Take Notice!!!

Whether you are seeking to traditionally publish or independently publish – this conference is sure to be a sensational good time! And it is coming up soon, so register before the spaces fill!

Emerald City Writers Conference, sponsored by Romance Writers of America

When: October 9-11, 2009                                                                                      Where: Hilton Bellevue Hotel, Bellevue, Washington

If you plan on staying at the site of the event – a block of rooms have been set aside until Sept 17 – so hurry an book your space this week! Speakers include NY Times bestselling authors, workshops and book fair. For more details on the conference, please visit www.gsrwa.org/conference.

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More upcoming events for Independent Publishers:

October 14    Midwest Independent Publishers Assoc.                 Guest speakers: Dunn & Assoc. – Kathi Dunn & Ron Hobart

to visit their website go to www.dunn-design.com They are among the best in the business for book cover design!   For more information on the event, visit www.mipa.org/Events

October 18 & 19 American Library Assoc. (NELA), Hartford, CT   For more information and to register, visit www.ipne.org/Events

January 15 – 17, 2010 American Library Assoc. Mid Winter Conference (ALA),  Event to be held in Boston, MA.  For more information and also to register, visit www.ipne.org/Events

ATTENTION – CALLING ALL POETS!!!                                                Between September 15 – October 15, 2009 there are 49 writing and poetry contests. Go to Submission Calendar in Poets and Writers Magazine on-line. http://www.pw.org/submissioncalendar

Special Offer Now: Poets and Writers Magazine           subscriptions at discounted rates  50% off   6 issues for  $14.97                               to subscribe go to http://www.pw.org

Stay tuned next weekend for more writers and publishers resources, events and conferences! There is always something happening in the independent publishing industry!!

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My desk has become a landing field for broadcast information on independent publishing display opportunities, writers conferences and workshops. In fact, it could be a full time job just staying “in the know” with all the happenings on the independent publishing scene.

In an attempt to keep  our independent publishing friends up to date and informed, our weekend blogs, at least for the next few weeks, will be devoted to passing along information regarding conferences, workshops and publishing display opportunities. Bookselling, in part, is dependent upon trade shows, so it is important to get this information out!

Upcoming:                                                                                                            September 25-27                                                                                                   Burlington Book Festival, Burlington, VT                                                          For more details, visit http://BurlingtonBookFestival.com

Baltimore Book Festival, Baltimore, MD                                                            For more details, visit www.baltimorebookfestival.com

Florida Publishers Association presents “Strategies for Success”           2009 Publishing Ed-U-Conference                                                                      For more details, visit www.FLbookpub.org

October 2 & 3                                                                                                               New England Independent Booksellers Association (NEIBA),          Hartford, CT   To register & for information, http://www.ipne.org

The Collingswood Book Festival, Collingswood, New Jersey                    For more information, visit www.collingswoodbookfestival.com

Five great opportunities! Get on Board! Join In and Participate!

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