Today, I\u2019d like to remind you of what I do and what tangible items I offer authors.<\/p>\n
I started out writing for publication in 1973 and discovered how to make a career of writing (I am so blessed). Over the years, because of pressure from other writers, I now focus on helping authors with their book projects.<\/p>\n
I do this by offering editing services. I edit articles as well as book manuscripts. I also help with book proposals and query letters. Sometimes just a tweak in a query letter or book proposal or a deeper understanding of their purposes can make a difference between a rejection and an acceptance.<\/p>\n
I write a lot of articles designed to inform and educate newbie and struggling authors. My articles appear regularly in Publishing Basics Newsletter, Book Promotion Newsletter, IBPA Independent, Freelance Writers\u2019 Report, Book Marketing Matters, SPAWNews<\/em> and others. I write this daily blog and the SPAWN Market Update<\/em>. You\u2019ll find many articles and resources posted at my website: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a><\/p>\n I post a free report for download at http:\/\/www.patriciafry.com<\/a><\/p>\n Currently it is \u201c50 Ways to Promote Your Ebook.\u201d<\/p>\n I also write books for you. My latest two are: At this website, you\u2019ll also find a collection of interesting and informative books such as, \u201cThe Successful Author\u2019s Handbook,\u201d \u201c50 Reasons Why You Should Write That Book,\u201d \u201cThe Successful Writer\u2019s Handbook,\u201d \u201cThe Author\u2019s Toolkit,\u201d \u201cA Writer\u2019s Guide to Magazine Articles.\u201d And be sure to watch for my upcoming book, \u201cTalk Up Your Book, How to Sell Your Book Through Public Speaking, Interviews, Signings, Festivals, Conferences and More.\u201d<\/p>\n I visit writers\u2019 group meetings and speak on various topics related to publishing and book promotion. You\u2019ll also find me on the schedule at writers\u2019 conferences around the country.<\/p>\n In my spare time (chuckle), I run SPAWN, a networking organization and resource center for authors at any stage of their project. http:\/\/www.spawn.org<\/a> <\/p>\n If you have a book in the works, in your mind or actually completed, I have resources for you. Don\u2019t try to go it on your own. While writing is a craft, publishing is a serious business that takes a heads-up, informed approach. And you should begin your education even before you start the writing\u2014at least before you make any publishing decisions. I\u2019ve known more than one author who had to go back to the drawing board and revise their manuscripts once they learned more about the world of publishing.<\/p>\n So, what can I do for you? I can take a look at your query letter or book proposal. Are you ready for an editorial evaluation and free sample edit? If you are new to publishing, the book I would definitely recommend\u2014because I wrote it expressly for you\u2014is \u201cPublish Your Book, Proven Strategies and Resources for the Enterprising Author.\u201d This is your publishing education in book form.<\/p>\n Do you have a published book that is not doing well in the marketplace? Order my book, \u201cPromote Your Book, Over 250 Proven, Low-Cost Tips and Techniques for the Enterprising Author.\u201d You\u2019ll learn concepts and perspectives about book promotion that you\u2019ve probably never considered while discovering numerous book promotion tactics that could work well for your particular book. <\/p>\n Both of these books are at Amazon.com in print and Kindle and most other online and downtown bookstores. Or order your copies here: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n\u201cPromote Your Book, Over 250 Proven, Low-Cost Tips and Techniques for the Enterprising Author.\u201d http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a> <\/p>\n