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Book Promotion Video Shows Cover Design Tricks

March 10, 2010

Here’s a fun way to let the world in on your upcoming book. The video is a look at the work required to create a book cover
Blameless, but Gail Carriger, debuts in April.
del.icio.us Tags: blamelss,gail carriger,book cover marketing,book promoiton video,online promotion

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Numbers An Author Should Know

March 4, 2010

We know that bookstores, publishers and old media are in trouble.
But not authors. There are more outlets begging for content than ever before. If you know a subject well enough to create a book, you are going to do just fine.. if you cater to the exploding global audience.

JESS3 / The State of The Internet [...]

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Is This the Worst Business Letter Ever?

February 17, 2010

I know I’ve said it before.. calling a inane letter or email the worst ever.. so I won’t proclaim that here.
Then again, this one is certainly a candidate:
Hi, Warren.
GuiltyInc has been talking with your company intermittently about helping address your company’s vague requirements.  I am currently planning a trip to your area in March. Is [...]

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The Science of Social Media Marketing

February 16, 2010

Watch Dan Zarrella talk about social media in a way you have not seen before.
Social science, persuasions, and viral marketing memetics are just some of the good data Dan shares

Be sure to pick up a copy of Dan’s book and share this with others who are looking to go beyond the socializing of social media.
Remember, [...]

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Calling All Aspiring Authors

February 12, 2010

Last night was the launch of the International Association of Aspiring Authors.
The program was kicked of with a webinar with publishing industry trainers and I was included to talk about social media and book marketing.
You can view or listen to the presentation here
Are you aspiring to be an author? Start with the FREE [...]

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Get More Buzz For Your Book With Google Buzz

February 12, 2010

There are so many social media tools, sites and systems coming online that an author might think about a wait and see approach
Please don’t fall in this trap.
The world is moving so fast that you really need to budget some time to catch a wave as soon as possible. You will need to manage your [...]

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Elizabeth Potts Weinstein Is Annoying

February 8, 2010

I just heard that the search term “elizabeth potts weinstein is annoying” can get you to the always entertaining Elizabeth Potts Weinstein blog site.
According to her web site, Elizabeth is:
My full name is Elizabeth Potts Weinstein, and I empower solo entrepreneurs to live their truth in their businesses & lives. I’m also a mom, attorney, [...]

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Journalists Are Looking for You Online

February 7, 2010

Poll Finds 89% Use Blogs, 65% Use Social Networking Sites, and 52% Use Microblogging Sites — but Reliability is a Major Concern
CHICAGO, IL, January 20, 2010 – A national survey conducted by Cision and Don Bates of The George Washington University’s Master’s Degree Program in Strategic Public Relations found that an overwhelming majority of reporters [...]

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Use Foursquare to Find Readers Near You

February 6, 2010

I’ve been investigating location based apps on my phone, netbook and other gadgets and following the trend of people living with a device in their hand at all times.
Why would you want to do this?
We’ve always used any communications device we can to stay in touch with family and friends.
“Give me a call when [...]

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An Author’s Voice Can Be Worth Millions in Promotion Value

January 27, 2010

I’m getting ready for a special class for authors called
“Best Book Marketing Strategies for 2010″

You can attend this Teleseminar Nation event FREE by calling in at 11:59AM Pacific Time (3:00PM Eastern) on 1/28
To Listen Live by Phone:
Phone # to Dial: 323-476-3672
Use Conf ID: 921346#
I suggest you head over to the Teleseminar Nation web site now… [...]

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