{"id":390,"date":"2008-12-17T08:04:59","date_gmt":"2008-12-17T16:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/publishingblog\/?p=390"},"modified":"2008-12-17T08:04:59","modified_gmt":"2008-12-17T16:04:59","slug":"publishing-and-you-a-few-more-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/publishingblog\/?p=390","title":{"rendered":"Publishing and You: A Few More Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

My article, \u201cThis is No Time to Cut Back on Promotion\u201d was published in Francine Silverman\u2019s Book Promotion Newsletter this week. This is certainly a topic that should be of great interest to anyone with a book to promote during this difficult economic period. Check it out at:
\n http:\/\/www.bookpromotionnewsletter.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

Speaking of this \u201cdownturn,\u201d has it occurred to any of you that the downfall of enormous companies is sort of like a wildfire? It\u2019s necessary once in a while in order to create a more natural balance in our economy. It is painful while it\u2019s happening, but it creates a better environment down the road for those who survive. Does this make sense or is it just plain insensitive?<\/p>\n

Hey, interesting news: Harper Studio, a new imprint of Harper Collins has cut a deal with Borders to eliminate the returns policy. Read all about it all over the web and, probably, in all of the newspapers. In return, Borders gets a deeper discount on the books they buy. Experts knew this was coming, and this seems to be the starting point.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been working on my cat stories book. Wow, I forgot how much work it can be to pull it all together so it makes for an interesting book, organize it (I\u2019ve reorganized it 5 times already),fact-check, research, edit, edit, edit, etc. It\u2019s taking more time than I expected. And I\u2019m enjoying it more than I expected. Are any of you in writing mode? Are you working on a book as we speak? I\u2019d love to hear your thoughts, emotions and experiences as you compile or create the pages of your current book project. <\/p>\n

Are any of you trying to accomplish this with a large, shedding cat on your lap? The colder the weather gets, the more time Max spends on my lap. Have you seen those colorful ceramic good luck cats sitting in Asian places of business? You can\u2019t miss them&#8212it looks like they are waving while holding some sort of money symbol. I actually have one in my office. I think this is what he thinks he is&#8212a good luck cat. Sometimes he just sits on my lap looking me in the eye as I type. Hey, I did have a better year in 2008 economically. Maybe he is bringing me luck.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m rather distracted lately. I\u2019m focusing on my cat stories book more than I\u2019m thinking about book promotion and article-writing, but I do want to provide you with something of value whenever I can. So here are a few tips: Another reason for looking at Fran Silverman\u2019s current Book Promotion Newsletter is that she provides several resources for book review sites and other book review opportunities.<\/p>\n

While I prefer that you seek out publications, sites and newspaper columns directly related to the topic or genre of your book when soliciting book reviews, it doesn\u2019t hurt to have your book reviewed at some of the book review sites and in book review publications, as well. For those of you who are paying quite a bit for copies of your book through your fee-based POD \u201cself-publishing\u201d company, it can get kind of costly to send books out for review. But if you score even 3 sales per review, it might be worth your while, right? Plus, you are getting that much needed exposure. You have to get your name out. You must get your book known. Without exposure, you can forget about sales.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d like to hear about your most successful or unusual book review experience. Would you like to recommend a book review site or publication? I encourage you to share what you know&#8212network. This was the premise that launched SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network). SPAWN was formed 13 years ago in order to provide anyone interested in publishing the opportunity to collaborate, share, teach, learn&#8212in other words, network with others who can help to move your project forward. Check out SPAWN and consider joining in 2009. If you get involved, participate and partake of our offerings, you WILL experience greater success in 2009. Membership is $45\/year AND you receive a FREE book of your choice (6 books\/ebooks to choose from).
\n http:\/\/www.spawn.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To contact me, Patricia Fry, PLFry620@yahoo.com. Visit my website at
\n http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a>
\nOr type in Patricia Fry. You\u2019ll find me!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

My article, \u201cThis is No Time to Cut Back on Promotion\u201d was published in Francine Silverman\u2019s Book Promotion Newsletter this week. This is certainly a topic that should be of great interest to anyone with a book to promote during this difficult economic period. Check it out at: http:\/\/www.bookpromotionnewsletter.com Speaking of this \u201cdownturn,\u201d has it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"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