There are so many things that I could write about this week as I present my online courses, work with clients and respond to writers’\/authors’ questions. It occurs to me that there\u2019s so much that we must know before successfully launching into the world of publishing, whether we want to supplement our income through article-writing, produce a book or anything related to these activities.<\/p>\n
As we wind down from the season of gratitude and approach the most giving holiday of all, I\u2019m filled with appreciation and admiration. I appreciate the many writers and authors I get to work with each year—who entrust me with their precious projects. And I admire those of you who have created a measure of success based on your attention to detail, hard work, diligence, patience and persistence. While my days are filled with giving through this blog, the books and articles I write, the courses I present and my affiliation with SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network), I also receive wonderful gifts from you—my readers, clients and students. It\u2019s a nice exchange. I offer benefit of my expertise, after 35 years involved in the world of writing and publishing. And you listen, learn and excel. <\/p>\n
I keep my finger on the pulse of the publishing industry so I can help you to be informed through the SPAWN Market Update<\/em>, which I write and post monthly in the member area of the SPAWN website. ( http:\/\/www.spawn.org<\/a>), through my books and through this blog. <\/p>\n I\u2019ve made some mistakes and I\u2019m aware of the mistakes that others have made, thus I\u2019m able to help keep you from making the same mistakes. I know what it takes to succeed as a freelance article-writer or author and I also know what it takes to fail. You might get tired of \u201chearing\u201d me harp or nag at you about taking your time to make the right decisions, studying your options before choosing one, educating and informing yourself before diving into unknown waters. But, those of you who have listened—who have read my books, taken my courses and consulted with me on your projects—are probably mighty glad that you did. And I\u2019m glad that you did, too. <\/p>\n You have enriched my life. It thrills me to meet such talented writers—some of you with some truly wonderful projects. And I am especially blessed when I see you succeed in your endeavors to produce a book or start a freelance writing career. Thank you for allowing me to be even a small part of your success.<\/p>\n Dan Shaurette\u2019s Self Published Authors <\/em>Bi-Monthly Newsletter ( http:\/\/www.selfpublishedauthors.com<\/a>) has included quite a bit about Patricia Fry in his December 1, 2008 edition (THANK YOU DAN).<\/p>\n He gives us over half page of space describing our online, on-demand courses for authors and writers. Learn more about my Article-Writing Course, Book Promotion Course, Self-Publishing Course and Book Proposal Workshop at He also posts my free report, The Post-Publication Book Proposal<\/em>. You can order this FREE report at PLFry620@yahoo.com. <\/p>\n If you hope to publish a book in 2009, put my book, The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book<\/em><\/strong>, on your Christmas wish list. Santa can order it at: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/rightway.html<\/a> If you need guidance through the self-publishing process, you want to start a freelance article-writing business, you need help putting together a book proposal or you want some ideas and assistance with promoting your already published book, check out my online courses at And don\u2019t forget that we also do editing and consulting on publishing projects. Visit our consulting page at: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/consulting.html<\/a> <\/p>\n Ask about my FREE manuscript evaluation. PLFry620@yahoo.com. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are so many things that I could write about this week as I present my online courses, work with clients and respond to writers’\/authors’ questions. It occurs to me that there\u2019s so much that we must know before successfully launching into the world of publishing, whether we want to supplement our income through article-writing, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,4],"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
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