HARO – What is it to self-publishers?

              Why new self-publishers on a marketing budget should take advantage of HARO.   HARO is the acronym for Help a reporter out. It’s an online service seeking information from people with expertise or specialization in a particular subject. Founded by Peter Shankman; Vocus Inc. is the parent company

Authorpreneur – The Author as the Business Savvy Entrepreneur

              Why the self-published author has to assume entrepreneurial role?   The three prong success. Part One – Writing You have written your book and have opted to self publish. Smart move but this is just the beginning. As a writer/illustrator I find this to be the easiest part.
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Children love stories with animals

          Interesting! While pondering upon an idea for my next posting… my supportive husband sent me the link below…“It popped up on Google news this morning… might interest you, a possible subject for your blog.” I’m not a scientist, nor am I a child psychologist however, I would like to contribute

Copyright Contract and Confidentiality (NDA) Agreement

          Why it’s important to have one and not need it. Don’t be afraid of contracts. They are there for a specific reason, saving you money and time. I love contracts. It’s imperative for self-publishers to work around a copyright agreement, especially when outsourcing their projects. Make it a point to

How I made my book trailer for $5.

The first signs of spring     I like to keep up with the times and I’m all for new things and positive changes as such, when I heard of book trailers I  couldn’t wait to do one myself. I have the ability to learn anything and surely I can do it myself.  However, there
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Winter Magic Newsletter

My WINTER MAGIC newsletter is out. I hope that you’ll find it informative and fun. If you have not subscribed yet, please go to the HOME PAGE footer and join the list at the bottom. Thank you for your encouragement and support in making my books a success. Return here and let me know what
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Author Branding – 10 Tips on Portraying Professionalism

How to entice your audience with author branding?   Just as you would brand your company with a logo, brand yourself with a logo. Think about a popular company like Google, ask what this company’s brand represents? The same goes for you as a writer and the self-published author.   How do you want your
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How to Proofread and Copy Edit for the Self-Publisher?

You’ve written a book. Now, how do you proofread and edit your creation cost effectively? As a self-publisher you have to take on many responsibilities like proofreading and copy editing your manuscript. There’s a big difference between the two. Proofreading can be done by almost anyone with a good understanding of spelling and grammatical structure

Illuminate my words (Illustrators Paint A Horror – Part 2)

Illuminate my words (Illustrators Paint A Horror – Part 2) Do you know that the word illustration is derived from the Latin word illustrate meaning to make clear or to illuminate? Out of desperation I designed and created Bunica’s Tomatoes’s cover and illustrations. I’m glad I took control and fixed the situation. A good illustrator

Illustrators Paint A Horror – Part 1

Illustrator Horror Story 1 -March 2012 I approached a graphic designer buddy of mine and asked him if he could illustrate my book. He was excited and agreed upon a fee and he promised to do the illustration in two months. He said it was going to be a breeze. My friend took the liberty
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