{"id":503,"date":"2009-05-07T06:29:31","date_gmt":"2009-05-07T14:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/publishingblog\/?p=503"},"modified":"2009-05-07T06:31:21","modified_gmt":"2009-05-07T14:31:21","slug":"publishing-success-is-in-the-offerings-take-advantage-of-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/publishingblog\/?p=503","title":{"rendered":"Publishing Success is in the Offerings–Take Advantage of Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you attend my Open House for Writers and Authors, yet? Did you visit my updated website? What do you think? If you\u2019re a writer and\/or author, you\u2019ll especially discover value at my \u201cFor Writers\u201d pages. There, you will find \u201cWords for Writers\u201d with 13 tidbits of information such as, \u201cThe Art of Shipping Books,\u201d \u201cClean Up Your Muddy Writing,\u201d \u201cThe Anatomy of an Online Class,\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t Write that Book\u2026,\u201d \u201cSurefire Ways to Get Your Book Proposal Rejected,\u201d \u201cWatch Out For Burnout,\u201d etc. http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/forwriters\/wordsforwriters.html<\/a> <\/p>\n

Note: Words for Writers has evolved into this Publishing Blog. I post to this blog site almost every day\u2014so tune in often for fresh advice, perspective, resources, ideas, leads, recommendations and news you can use.<\/p>\n

The Resource List at my website now includes around 200 freshly updated entries and links for writers and authors of all genres, disciplines, interests and needs.
\n http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/forwriters\/resources.html<\/a> <\/p>\n

On the articles pages at my website, I have posted over 100 of my articles. Study the 75 or so articles related to writing, publishing and book promotion. But also read some of my articles on business topics, public speaking, health\/fitness, children\/parenting, animals and more. This will give you an idea of the type of work I\u2019ve been doing for magazines over the years. And it may give you some ideas for approaching some of your favorite topics.
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Talented Author, Sandra Cropsey, Writes in Favor of Standardizing Self-Publishing<\/strong>
\nCongratulations go out to my friend, SPAWN member and talented writer, Sandra J. Cropsey whose article appears in the May 7 edition of Jerry Simmons newsletter, Tips for Writers from the Publishing Insider<\/em>. The title of her piece is \u201cThe State of Publishing: Who You Gonna Call?\u201d <\/p>\n

If you have ever questioned the state of self-publishing today and wondered when someone was going to establish some sort of standards for this sub-industry, you\u2019ll find a sense of camaraderie within Sandra\u2019s article. I can\u2019t find a link to this issue at Simmons\u2019 website, so if you want to see this article, contact me and I\u2019ll send it to you. For more articles like this, sign up for Jerry\u2019s free enewsletter at http:\/\/www.writersreaders.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

Contact me at PLFry620@yahoo.com for a copy of Sandra\u2019s article. Learn more about this talented writer of children\u2019s books and hilarious novels at http:\/\/www.sandracropsey.com<\/a> Maybe some of you will want to team up with Sandra and other professionals to devise a plan for standardizing self-publishing, somehow. Be sure to include Mark Levine, author of The Fine Print of Self Publishing<\/em>. He has actually taken a step in that direction with this book. If you are thinking about getting involved with a \u201cself-publishing\u201d company or you are struggling within the boundaries of a contract with one, you MUST read this book. Levine rates, ranks and analyzes 48 \u201cself-publishing\u201d companies\u2014helping authors to set some of their own standards.<\/p>\n

Are you a hopeful, new or seasoned author? Are you seeking information and resources to use in accomplishing your publishing goals? You\u2019ve just been given a huge gift and many opportunities in the form of hundreds of resources, perspective and information. Don\u2019t walk away without sampling the offerings.<\/p>\n

Patricia Fry is the author of 29 published books, including The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book<\/em><\/strong>. Order your copy today and start your journey toward publishing success. http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/rightway.html<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you attend my Open House for Writers and Authors, yet? Did you visit my updated website? What do you think? If you\u2019re a writer and\/or author, you\u2019ll especially discover value at my \u201cFor Writers\u201d pages. There, you will find \u201cWords for Writers\u201d with 13 tidbits of information such as, \u201cThe Art of Shipping Books,\u201d […]<\/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