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Weekend Indie Publishing News

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Heads UP!!  A lot coming up on the docket on the independent publishing scene. Put all the events on your calendar, so you won’t be caught unaware! 

***The NEIBA Fall Conference (New England Independent Booksellers Association) is October 1st and 2nd at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI. For a small fee, your publication can be displayed at the Independent Publishers of New England display table, whether you are a member or not. For more details, visit http://www.ipne.org/Events. 

***Between now and September 15th, there are 20 writing contests you can enter. Time is running out, so act now if you are interested. For more information on the contests, requirements and entry fees, go to http://www.pw.org. 

***Don’t miss this article in American Artist Magazine – “How to Build An Art Business You Can be Proud Of.”  Subscribe now, and you will receive six (6) free issues! Every month this magazine provides a wealth of articles, features and stunning images from some of the most prominent artists around. Order Now! www.interweave.com 

***The Museum of Modern Art in NYC will be screening during a 10 day period, The March of Time. There are 40 different episodes in this series of films that have never been screened before! Opening Night will be September 1st and panel discussions will follow all screenings. For more information, visit: Facebook.com/themarchoftime. 

***PLAN NOW!!! The 7th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival is scheduled for January 17-22, 2011 in Delray Beach, Florida. Six days of workshops, events, poetry readings featuring notable poets. Deadline to apply November 2, 2010! For more information on this festival www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org. 

Check in again next weekend – there will be more to share!!!

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Flip of a Coin

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“The most splendid achievement of all is the constant striving to surpass yourself and to be worthy of  your own approval.”            ~Denis Waitley

Rumor has it there has been a softening of the hearts of those who typically review traditionally published books only. I have heard that book reviewers employed by trade magazines, such as Publisher’s  Weekly www.pw.org are now more accepting of putting their declaration of approval on books that are independently published. To me, this is a sign that independently published books have gained respect and a prestigious place in the world of booksellers and reviewers.

From all that I have read, movie goers and book buyers are now more frequently seeking advance information on books and films through the internet. Readers seem to be relying less and less on traditional review resources like trade magazines. Potential book buyers and movie goers are heading for blogsites and websites to catch all the latest “buzz” on books and films.

Some books and films that come highly recommended “crash and burn,” in my opinion. Sometimes it can be attributed to all the over-rated “hype”, leading to dissapointment. My personal opinion is that “one man’s treasure is another man’s trash.” A good book or film review never guarantees anything, as I see it.

What do you think? Do  you think book and film reviews influence what people buy and watch? Do you like knowing other’s notions and opinions of books and films, or would you rather rate them yourself? Do you think word of mouth has more power in selling books and films to their potential audience? Let us hear from you!

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Weekend Indie Publisher News

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Tis the Season for Annual Writers Competitions!

79th Annual Writers Digest Competition. Deadline May 14. Grand prize $3,000 and trip to NYC to meet with 4 editors or agents of your choice. 10 Categories to be judged.

For information on more writing contests, please visit Poets and Writers Magazine www.pw.org

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Creative Writing Summer Intensive Program June 13 -25, 2010    New York University – School of Continuing & Professional Studies. For more information, visit www.scps.nyu.edu.

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Split Rock Arts Program – Summer workshop and retreats for creative writing. University of Minnesota.  For more information, please visit www.cce.umn.edu/split-rocks-arts-program.com

Check back every weekend for more news on writing contests, workshops and other independent publishing news!

Weekend Indy Publishers News

Poets and Writers Magazine 50% off  newstand price go to www.pw.org

Literary Magazine – The Kenyon Review www.kenyonreview.org   Holiday special 25% off newstand price and a one year subscription will give you access to 70 years of  literary excellence through digitally archived copies that are  now available on-line.

Ne w Book  – Fiction Writing for Dummies http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog by Randy Ingermanson. Now available in stores. This is one of the latest from the “Dummies” serious of books, that many people find so useful.

Don’t know what to give a writer for a holiday gift? How about something that will inspire, education and inform? Magazine subscriptions and books about writing are always a welcomed gift, and they can be ordered on-line, often at reduced prices.

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