I\u2019ve had so many nice comments from well-wishers acknowledging my 1000th blog post. People have come forward to tell me how much this blog is helping them or has helped in the past. Nice to know. <\/p>\n
And my free book proposal course, starting December 27, is almost full. We have some people signed up who are serious about writing their first book proposal. Among them, could be an author who lands that sought-after book contract from a major publisher. If you are interested in being guided through the book proposal process, learn more about the course here: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/course_bookproposal.htm<\/a>. To sign up, contact me: PLFry620@yahoo.com. The course starts with or without you on Monday December 27, 2010.<\/p>\n I am about to sign another publishing contract. The same publisher who is publishing my book promotion book, will reproduce my revised and updated book, The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book<\/em> (under a new title). Yeah!!! More details as they emerge. <\/p>\n I have an editing job to finish off the month (thus the year) with. I am truly enjoying the story and the writing. I\u2019ll tell you more about this book once it is published.<\/p>\n For those of you who missed my announcement yesterday, my webmaster has just posted over thirty new articles for authors and freelance writers on my Matilija Press website. This brings the total of articles I offer for authors and writers to over 130. http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/articlespublishing.htm<\/a> <\/p>\n Here, you\u2019ll find articles on writing for a living, publishing, book promotion, writing a book proposal, public speaking as a way to promote your book, navigating the publishing industry, getting book reviews, dangers to avoid in publishing, designing your back cover copy, and gobs more. <\/p>\n My Patricia Fry website is new this year, too. I designed it myself, but I sure didn\u2019t build it. Be sure to check it out and let me know what you think. Perhaps you or someone you know needs extensive or minimal editing for a writing project. If you\u2019ve been reading this blog and following other publishing experts, you know the dangers of going it alone with your book\u2014of not hiring a book editor. If you\u2019re still on the fence about hiring an editor, you don\u2019t think you need one or you don\u2019t believe you can afford one, read this article: \u201cWhat Can You Expect From an Editor?\u201d<\/p>\n I was once criticized by someone who visited my blog site one time\u2014she said that I used my blog to promote myself and my books. (I guess I posted an announcement blog sort of like this one that day.) Well, that is my prerogative, isn\u2019t it? But those of you who follow this blog, know that the information, resources, tips and techniques rule here. Occasionally, however, I like to remind you of the services and products I offer to complement the information in this blog. Anyway, do visit my Patricia Fry site: http:\/\/www.patriciafry.com<\/a><\/p>\n And enjoy your week before Christmas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I\u2019ve had so many nice comments from well-wishers acknowledging my 1000th blog post. People have come forward to tell me how much this blog is helping them or has helped in the past. Nice to know. And my free book proposal course, starting December 27, is almost full. We have some people signed up who […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t