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The Blog Factor: Everything you need to know to start blogging - today!

So what is this "blog factor"? Well, what a few thought was a novel idea some years ago has now morphed into something no one expected. There are currently nine million blogs out there with 40,000 new ones being added everyday. Some are informative and some are just downright a waste of your time. And while we hear a lot about blogging these days, what is blogging *really*? Blogging in its simp. . .

“Seven Questions For Your Publishing Success”---Part IV: What Purpose Will YOUR Ezine Serve?

“Seven Questions For Your Publishing Success”---Part IV: What Purpose Will YOUR Ezine Serve? by Rev. Richard Boeck Knowing “who” YOU are, “why” it is YOU should do something, and “what” principles guide YOUR actions are crucial to any type of success. They are even more important when you deal in the area of information and ideas, because how YOU answer such questions determines how valuable y. . .

"Seven Questions For Your Publishing Success"---Part II: Why Should YOU Publish An Ezine?

“Seven Questions For Your Publishing Success”—Part II: Why Should YOU Publish An Ezine? By Rev. Richard Boeck I hope by now you’ve been able to come to grips with our first question, Who Are YOU? If you’ve done a little soul searching and decided that you have certain standards which you want to uphold as an internet publisher, you’re well on your way to being a successful publisher. Certainl. . .

“Seven Questions For Your Publishing Success”—Part V: What Kind of Content Are YOU Willing To Have?

“Seven Questions For Your Publishing Success”—Part V: What Kind of Content Are YOU Willing To Have? by Rev. Richard Boeck When we last visited, the discussion concerning YOUR publishing success centered upon the purpose for YOUR ezine. That ezine or other publication must have content. And it’s that content that’s going to define YOUR ezine. So the fifth question we ask pertaining to YOUR publ. . .

Courting Premium Sales

Have you ever dreamed of selling your book to a large corporation? A sale that would register several thousand copies of non-returnable product on the book sale meter? What's that? You've never thought of it you say? Well, never fear! It's not too late to pursue this avenue, especially if you have a book ripe for a particular market. Before you embark on this project, it's important to underst. . .

One Minute Marketing

So, you say you're too busy to market your book? Well, welcome to the club. Most of the authors I work with or coach work day jobs and try to cram in as much marketing as they can after they come home from an exhausting day at the office. Working this way can be completely overwhelming. It’s no wonder mot authors only market their books for ninety days. Who could stand to keep up this pace any . . .

Tips for better love making - The top 5 erogenous zones of a female

If you're floundering in the bedroom and your girlfriend is moaning for all the wrong reasons, these tips will point you in the right direction. By Jack Crow http://www.sexy-american-singles.com Gentlemen! If you want to get your girl moaning for real instead of faking it, you're going to have to put a bit of work in. Firstly, a male can achieve orgasm within 2 - 3 minutes when stimulated by an. . .

Online Dating

The online dating world today can be a confusing place to be. As more people flock online, there are companies ever more eager to jump on the dating bandwagon. This has lead to literally thousands of dating sites springing up online. This would be confusing enough in itself but with the creation of affiliate programs there are now several thousand more portal sites pretending to be real dat. . .

The Logic Of Females - Or Lack There Of

Many males complain that they don't understand females. Many females complain that they don't understand males. We also have the classic saying that men are from mars and women are from venus. Physically both sexes are very similar and are of the same species so what is the problem? After much reading on the subject, there seems to be a general consensus that there is a fundamental difference i. . .

The breakdown of relationships and why they fail

All females need sexual tension from a prospective or existing partner to consider having or continuing to have, a physical relationship with them. Lose this from the start and you will become mayor of the friend zone. Definition of sexual tension - Cocky and funny. A loud mouth, walking the thin line of winding her up without overly offending her. Posing as a challenge and not doing everything. . .

Why Am I Making No Sales?

Introduction: A few weeks ago one of my subscribers wrote to me asking why she was making so few sales despite having a steady stream of visitors to her sales page. Below is a copy of the reply I sent. I decided to reproduce it here (warts 'n' all) because I think it's an area that affects a lot of us -- especially when we're starting out. Here goes... --------------------- There are so many fa. . .

8 Minute Dating - For singles with no time for small talk

You will get to a certain age where, no matter what city code you live in, you will not be content with the date or dates you are currently having. If you're dating without success and your big event or events are turning into dating flops, then perhaps it's time to 'save time' and find a fast, free, fun, good or make that great, group of singles who are looking for the same thing you are. It's. . .

Getting Real About Getting Published

So you say you want to get published? Well, great! These days you have more options than ever to see your work in print. Whenever I teach at conferences I am always amazed at how many authors are still unaware of their publishing options. Today, more than ever, writers have the ability to take control of their writing future and get published...today! How? Well, self-publishing for one. What? . . .

How To Stop Your Snoring - 2

As you can imagine, because of that seriousness, a number of people are desperate to end snoring; either their own snoring, or that of a partner. And as you can just as easily imagine, that desperation has inspired an array of so-called solutions; some of which are effective and safe, and others that are risky and exploratory. Unfortunately, because the problem of snoring is so acute its actu. . .

Overcoming Obstacles: 7 Tips to Build Your Self-esteem

Overcoming Obstacles: 7 Tips to Build Your Self-esteem by Dr. Cynthia Barnett One of the most difficult things we face when trying to improve our self-esteem is overcoming obstacles. It's an unfortunate fact that obstacles are a part of life; they often show up when least expected and threaten to undermine our coping mechanisms. There is a way we can work with obstacles - to see them in a diff. . .

How To Stop Snoring - 1

Snoring is No Laughing Matter As innocent children armed with our trusty toolbox of crayons and markers, we often depicted a snoring person as someone lying in bed with a series of “Zs” casually emerging from a peacefully sleeping body. However, what we neglected to draw and again, rather innocently was the severe underlying damage that was occurring in that ordinary picture. The Damage is. . .

A Publishing Genius Finds Niche!

Edward Stratemeyer was a publishing genius. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he began writing juvenile fiction shortly after he graduated from high school. He wrote using many pseudonyms. He began The Stratemeyer Literary Syndicate in 1905. His greatest desire was to be a “paperback writer” not unlike Horatio Alger. Stratemeyer’s acumen for business helped him find a niche market, children’s books. But, . . .

Media Training Magic

Whether you’re doing your first interview or your fiftieth, you can never prepare enough for a radio or TV appearance. If you’ve never been media trained or coached before and you’re seeking a steady stream of broadcast media, then you might want to consider this valuable component. AME talks with producers across the US regularly, and they reveal that authors are not typically the best inter. . .

Getting Help to Market Your Book

Marketing your own book can be fun, but it can also be a daunting task. Deciding how and when you need help will usually depend on a few things. First off, if the success of your book is suffering because you have limited time to promote it, you might want to consider having someone promote it for you. While promotional windows for most books can run for months or even years, there are several . . .

Getting Syndicated

Over the years I’ve spoken to a number of authors who say they aspire to write a syndicated column. Getting syndicated is a great idea, albeit a challenging one. If you’ve thought of this no doubt most (if not all) of your competition has too. But don’t let this discourage you, while syndication may take a while, it’s still worth pursuing. There are a number of tried and true ways you can enter. . .

Publicity from Thirty-Thousand Feet

We all know that marketing a book is a process. But sometimes the process takes longer than we’d anticipated. That’s why it’s nice every now and again to hop aboard the publicity jet and get a look-see at what you’ve been doing from the thirty-thousand foot level. Why? Well, first off this birds-eye view will revel to you areas you might be overlooking or other options for marketing you hadn’t . . .

Ezines

Eighty percent of success is showing up. Woody Allen So, eh, what exactly is an Ezine? In short, an Ezine is an electronic newsletter or magazine and a great way to spread your message. Many of you probably already get these from a variety of sources. These days, ezines have almost replaced magazines with topics ranging from how to publish your book, to building an effective website or decora. . .

When Old News is Good News

Sometimes when you’re pitching your topic or learning the art of the media pitch all you will hear is “your topic must be newsworthy, it must be trendy AND it must tie into a current/relevant topic.” So let’s say you have a great pitch, the only thing is it’s from last year. Is old news good news? Sometimes, yes it is. If your pitch ties into something current and relevant then it’s what we can. . .

Cover Yourself

One of your biggest sales tools is your books cover. Did you know that if someone sees your book on the shelf, you have less than thirty seconds to sell it? Remember too that your book cover will not only be on your book, but it will more than likely grace most or all of your marketing materials as well and a heavily funded PR campaign can not make up for a poorly designed book cover. If you’r. . .

My Golf Disaster

Although I was never picked for sports teams as a kid, I always thought that golf would be far easier than all the others as it required very little physical exertion in regards to chasing a ball up and down a field for 90 minutes while opponents try to take the legs out from under you. I mean, how difficult could it be? You stand still, look at the hole at the other end of the green, look at . . .

Networking Gold

Whether you’re trying to find an editor for your book, or a producer to pitch your story to, sometimes it’s all about networking. If you still have 999 of the 1,000 business cards you ordered, you’re not getting out there enough. It’s time to step out from behind that computer and strike networking gold. One of the first laws of networking is that you want to get to know the people you’re net. . .

Story of a Bestseller: The Power of a Postcard

A recent article in Publisher's Weekly reported about an author who shot their book up to the #1 spot on Amazon.com where it remained for two days. This new marketing tactic (called "permission marketing") is becoming very popular. Unfortunately, it's not inexpensive and you must also have access to a large database of email addresses. This database is blasted with persuasive emails about buyi. . .

Maximizing Your Book’s Earning Potential

Everything in life is worth writing about if you have the guts to do it and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. - Sylvia Plath If you're going to put out tons of effort writing a book, you should also invest the extra time and energy into creating some strategic components that can really help leverage your promotional options. Building marketing into you. . .

Never (ever) Sell Your Book

So you’re all ready to promote your book. You’ve got a great press kit, a polished bio, and a letter-perfect press release. Now you’re ready to sell, sell, sell, right? Wrong. One of the biggest mistakes authors make is selling their books. Remember it’s not about the book, it’s about what the book can do for the reader. Finding the benefits to your book might seem like a pretty simple task and. . .

The Business of Publishing

Congratulations, you're published! But what exactly does it mean to be "published"? Besides the fact that your work is finally in print and your college alumni has asked to interview you for their newsletter it also means fame and fortune, right? Well, ok, maybe not on the level of J. K. Rowling, but at the very least you can expect a call from Oprah, right? I hate to be the one to break it to . . .

Seven Secrets of Writing a Book that Sells

It's one thing to write a book, it's an entirely different thing to write one that's a saleable, viable, marketable product. Ensuring the success of a book is something even the biggest publishers have never been able to guarantee. Mitigating circumstances, flash trends, and world events will all affect buyer preferences. That said, there are still ways to leverage the sales-factor in your favo. . .

PRINCE HARRY ... YOUR (IN)BREEDING IS SHOWING!

Harry, the young Prince of Wales, recently dressed as a Nazi SS officer to attend a costume party. He caught hell for his foolishness and insensitivity in the British press, and the story made international headlines as well. What makes this story ironic is that Adolf Hitler’s premise in building a “master race” hinged on the theory of eugenics – the pseudo-science of improving the human race t. . .

Writers Conferences: The best thing you can do for your writing career

Writers conferences come in all shapes and sizes. Virtually anytime of the year you can attend a conference anywhere around the country. But, why would you? Just when your manuscript is gaining momentum, why on earth would you put it down to go hang out with a bunch of writers you've never met? Because despite the notion that writing is all about isolating yourself, isolation is not a good thin. . .

Micro-Genres: The Next Big Thing in Publishing

Welcome to the world of publishing, an ever- changing dynamic that seems to reinvent itself nearly every season, some might even say everyday. The latest of these reinventions is what I call the "micro- genre." It's a way of niching a book in such a finite way that it feeds into a category within a category. An example of this is the micro-genre of chick-lit. Now we have hen-lit, mommy-lit and . . .

Get Your Book Done … Now!

I don't believe in writer’s block. (I can hear the gasps of disbelief already.) Listen: If you hire a plumber to come to your house and fix a problem, do you expect him to say, "Sorry, I can't figure out what your problem is. I think I have plumber’s block"? Probably not, and if he did, you'd toss him out and call another guy faster than you can say Drano. Not that plumbing can be compared to . . .

Amazing Information About Blogging

A few months back, at the ITEA conference I saw this guy sitting next to me typing constantly into his wireless laptop. He was making notes on what the speakers had to say, was finding relevant links and then hitting the send key - instantly updating his Web site. No sooner the site was updated; he would get responses back from readers around the globe. He was a Blogger. About Blogs Several ye. . .

Are You Ready When the Media Calls?

Are you prepared for the media to call you? If you're not, you should be. Pitching is great, but if you're not ready when the call finally comes in, it is really just a wasted effort. Most authors go about their routine of sending press releases, e-mailing pitches or mailing books, but they're unprepared for the caller that says, "Yes, I'd like to interview you for a story I'm doing." Most like. . .

Making the Most of Amazon.com

Besides being a great place to shop, Amazon also offers considerable marketing opportunities for anyone willing to take the time to explore them. Here are just a few you might want to consider. Keep in mind that Amazon's site is not static, meaning that they are in a constant state of change. If any of these items aren’t available on the site, keep checking back because Amazon will often shuffl. . .

Fatal PR: Mistakes Authors Make on Their Campaigns

Any author who is driving their own PR campaign knows that often times marketing and media can be an uphill battle. Many times authors are pitching and promoting themselves with minimal results. It can be tedious and frustrating and sometimes lead them to make fatal PR mistakes that can cost them their campaign. One of the first, and potentially most fatal, is thinking that one or two media ap. . .

About Horses

About Horses. This is about horses, or more to the point, why I don’t read books about horses. I read a book I like to get lost in the adventure. I can’t do that when the author introduces a horse as most don’t have the slightest idea what they’re talking about. I was born on a cattle ranch, I’ve dealt with horses all of my life, and there’s a room full of trophies and a bank full of money to p. . .

20 Amazing Ways To Jump Start Your Sales

1. Find a strategic business partner. Look for ones that have the same objective. You can trade leads, share marketing info, sell package deals, etc. 2. Brand your name and business. You can easily do this by just writing articles and submitting them to e-zines or web sites for republishing. 3. Start an auction on your web site. The type of auction could be related to the theme of your site. Yo. . .

Why do we seek Nirvana?

Why do we seek Nirvana? by John M Evans Author and Researcher Why is Nirvana so essential for humans? Why does the world need Nirvaneans? Here's one point of view: Our consciousness exists at the levels of perception (of the senses), conception (of the mind), and Nirvanoception (of Nirvana). Generally, we're only aware of the first two. If Nirvana is the "sorrowless state" -- the Garden of Ed. . .

Don’t Let Dandruff Stop You Wearing Black Dress

Dandruff is one of those conditions that is infinitely more threatening to your self-confidence than it is to your health, but, for the 50,000,000 people who suffer from it,it is an upsetting problem nonetheless. Those apparently harmless white flakes that drift on to the shoulders of that gorgeous black dress, or that perfectly tailored suit, can have a huge impact upon the confidence of the . . .

Key Differences Between Publishing and Self Publishing - How to Publish a Book

For many authors just starting out, it can be a confusing and overwhelming decision whether to self publish a book or to seek out a traditional publishing house. It is important to know that the decision you make can have a huge impact on the success, or the failure, of your book. There are many factors to consider, and the right decision is going to be different for every author and for every . . .

A Good Joke Can Lighten the Mood

A joke is a way of getting people to laugh. It is a great opener for a speech or in a social gathering to break the ice. Laughter is the best medicine and very often telling someone who is sick a funny joke gets them laughing and for a minute or two they forget about their illness. Children love jokes, especially Knock, Knock jokes and once they find one they like, they tell it all the time. Th. . .

Business Letters: You Can't Live Without Them!

How To Write Letters That Win was published in 1909 and demonstrates how to build business letters that command attention, stir desire, and bring orders. It will show you how to put the personal touch into letter-handling inquiries, complaints, and collections. There are actual letters included that have brought results. Here’s a selection for you to read and put to use. What is the most import. . .

Winning the Name Game

How many of you have spent hours or days toiling over the title for your book? My first book, The Cliffhanger, was renamed probably six times before I stayed with the current title. Naming your book can be difficult, especially if the book will work as a sort of branding for everything else you do. Non-fiction books are often seen as a stepping stone to speaking engagements, product launches, a. . .

Image Conversion In Computers

JPEG, GIFF/JIFF, BMP, and TIFF are the most commonly used formats for storing still image files such as photographs, graphics, and drawings. JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group and is a standard for image compression. However, some amount of data/detail is lost in the process. JPEG therefore is characterized by a glossy compression technique for still color images, just as MPEG is . . .

Stress - How To Manage Effectively

Stress is very common in all walks of life and in all occupations. There are different kinds of stress, such as acute, episodic and chronic. Each one has its own list of symptoms and triggers that set it off. Chronic stress is the most dangerous one because it can affect a persons health and welfare and lead to depression if he/she cannot develop methods of stress relief. This is the gnawing fe. . .

Kids and the low-carb lifestyle

Some pediatricians have been prescribing a low-carb diet for a select group of children for decades, and what they have seen is very unsettling. The ketogenic diet was developed more than 80 years ago in order to control seizures that did not respond to the anticonvulsant medications that were available then. There are now dozens of medications that help to control seizures but the ketogenic di. . .

Eat Like a Stone Ager Without Feeling like One

The word is getting around that the modern dietary lifestyle is one of the reasons why Americans are overweight and burdened by chronic disease. The diet that’s right for us, according to many experts, is what our Stone Age ancestors ate. But is that realistic? Didn’t they eat food raw, and have lots of meat? “There are loads of misconceptions about the Stone Age,” says physician-author Philip. . .

What’s wrong with the Internet? It must be broken!

After months of scouring the internet, I could not put my hands on the 2 million links various search engines said were available to do my book promotions. First, let me say I perceive myself as an intermediate user of the internet, but maybe my perception was misguided as I searched and realized I couldn’t put my pointer on the links I wanted. The promotion of my book began with submitting a . . .

Killer Tips To Succeed with ebay Auction

For just a moment, try to comprehend the power of the Internet. Every day, there are millions of people from around the globe “surfing the web.” People run their business from the Internet, search for love, research succulent recipes, plan vacations, and best of all they SHOP! People that shop are always looking for a bargain, not just any bargain, but something spectacular. The most popular. . .

Life 101 For the Young and Young at Heart! Book Excerpt

Lesson 1. Category Well Being Plan to do this. Stop blaming others for your shortcomings and failings in life. Why should you do this? What ever happened in the past is not a prediction of what will happen in the future. Take control of you, your thoughts, and your actions, so you may do something positive about your future life circumstances. What happened? There have been situations where . . .

Hard-wired for Exercise

Exercise will make you more fit, but that’s only a small part of the story, according to Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. “Humans are designed for much more physical activity than most of us get,” says Dr. Goscienski, author of Health Secrets of the Stone Age, “and every cell of the body benefits from it. Barely 20 percent of Americans are physically active enough to enjoy those benefits.” The 80 pe. . .

Refining Your Elevator Pitch

Imagine this: You're in the elevator with the producer of your favorite show. The program you've been trying to get on for years. What would you say to this person? Would you comment on the weather? Perhaps lament about the price of gas? Or would you take the opportunity to pitch your story as you glide up three floors? Now, this might not actually ever happen but it's still a good idea to be . . .

Whither Low-Carb?

Fads fade for a reason. Like pet rocks, low-carb diets will disappear because they just don’t do anything worthwhile. The dropout rate is high – about 50 percent – because the diets are boring and are unpalatable to most people. More than 90 percent of dieters return to their previous weight within 5 years, most of them even sooner. Minor side effects such as headache, fuzzy thinking, irritabil. . .

Make it a Gainless Holiday

Christmas gain is New Year’s pain! Starting early is the secret to avoiding the typical 10-pound holiday season accumulation of fat. (Come now – you didn’t think it was muscle, did you?) Develop a few good habits before Thanksgiving and you’re likely to start 2005 weighing no more than you did before, maybe even less. Here are 5 tips that will help you through the holidays. 1. Set a mental li. . .

Unsung Benefits of Breastfeeding

From the Stone Age until just a few generations ago, human infants’ only sustenance was mother’s milk, but modern infant formula seems to be an adequate substitute. After all, infant mortality in Western societies is at historic lows and growth patterns are normal. But is that all there is to it? Could there be other advantages to breastfeeding, both to the mother and to the infant? Post-delive. . .

Mikey Doesn’t Like It!

Let’s give the late Dr. Robert Atkins some credit. Over more than a quarter of a century he made us realize that we can get along with fewer carbohydrates than most of us have become used to. It’s too bad that his weight loss plan has not lived up to its promise. There are some successes, to be sure, but since the beginning of the Atkins Revolution obesity has tripled in adults as well as child. . .

Not Getting What You Want in Life? Your Thoughts Could Be the Culprit

Not Getting What You Want in Life? Your Thoughts Could Be the Culprit Unhappy? Stressed out? Do you feel you not only want more fun in your life, but you need more fun in your life? You seem to be doing all the right things, but yet you still feel unfulfilled. So, what’s wrong? You want that feeling of happiness again, like that sense of pleasure you had as a child when you saw your first rain. . .

Could Your Thoughts Sabotage Your Happiness? Take this quiz and find out.

Women are conditioned to be people pleasers. Women are taught to be “nice” even if that’s means comprising their happiness, and often times that is exactly what happens. We have a tendency to do, and say things just so the other person’s feelings don’t get hurt. How many times have you wanted to say something, but thought, you can’t say that, they might think you’re too harsh, or unpleasant. Ti. . .

The Job Loss Myth

Presidential candidate John Kerry is fond of stating that “... not since Herbert Hoover has any president lost more jobs than George W. Bush.” And there is a kernel of truth to the statement; thanks to technology, jobs require less human intervention to complete. However, a larger factor in this seeming loss of employment is due to the evolution of the American workforce from a lot indentured t. . .

Change Your Thoughts,Change Your Life-5 simple ways to bring more peace & harmony to your life

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life Five simple ways to bring more peace and harmony to your life! When you change your thoughts, you change your life. The fastest way to achieve peace and harmony is to change your thinking. In order to change your outer world you must first change your inner world. Your thoughts dictate your behavior, and when you change your thought patterns, you will be . . .

3 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress

Stress, America’s #1 health problem, is a leading cause of major illness. In fact, heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression are just some of the harmful effects of stress. Research has shown that releasing stress and learning how to relax promotes a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Here are 3 easy ways to reduce your stress fast. 1. Breathe Deeply Take 3 slow deep breaths. . .

How Stressed Out Are You? (Quiz)

Stress, America’s #1 health problem, is a leading cause of major illness. Heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression are just some of the harmful effects of stress. Research has shown that releasing stress and learning how to relax promotes a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Take this quiz and see how you rate on your stress level! 1. I make time for myself every day. 2. . . .

ABC’s of Publishing - Big Business of Books

As a writer I spend countless hours laboring to find the right word, writing, rewriting, and researching to bring my imaginary characters and story lines to life on the page. Steeped in creative juices, it’s easy to forget that publishing is a business: a big business. According to US Census Bureau, 2003 bookstore sales were $16.18 billion, with Barnes & Nobel, Borders, Amazon and BN.com accoun. . .

The Gift of Failure

During this Thanksgiving holiday, we are reminded to reflect on the bounty in our lives. Most of us have jobs, family, a place we call home and food on the table, and for these things and our ability to obtain them we should be grateful. But what about those who are struggling with financial difficulties, bad relationships, or employment problems? Do they owe any thanks for their circumstances?. . .

Building Your Business with Books

Building Your Business with Books In a world inundated with ads, business owners are clamoring for a way to rise above the "noise" of advertisers and bring customers flocking to their door. One way to do this is by writing a book. Too overwhelming you say? Well, consider this. People value experts and no one is more of an expert on your topic than you. Books are a credential builder and they a. . .

How to 'Force' Your Visitors to Order Immediately!

This may comes as a surprise to you but, if you're using popups on your website (which you should), then chances are you're using them all wrong. Almost everybody is. Did you know, for example, that top marketers are using HIDDEN techniques that make any given popup VASTLY more effective on their sites than the VERY SAME popup would be on yours! In fact, Stephen Pierce has actually admitte. . .

ABC’s of Publishing - About Agents

While there’s no Golden Rule to “Being Published”; it appears the only way to get your foot in the door is to have a respected literary agent hold it open. (I can’t count the number of times my toes, and my ego, have been smashed.) Most of the large NY publishing houses don’t accept unagented queries, and those that do will assign assistant editors to muck through the slush pile. A good liter. . .

Run-On Sentences: From Here to Eternity

If you find your sentences filled with commas, and they wend from one topic to another, then you, like many people, may be guilty of writing run-on sentences. The run-on sentence is annoying. The run-on is boring. Most important, utilizing run-ons in your work is a sure-fire way of losing your reader. The run-on works in one instance – if it is part of one of your character’s personality. Fo. . .

1-2-3 Submitting Your Work to Publishers

I’ve finished my first book: each word has been read and re-read, each sentence edited, each page a labor of love. All my family and friends have read my book and assured me it’s wonderful – sure to be the next bestseller. I have an agent, who praises my work and artistic genius. He submits my manuscript to dozens of publishers and soon a bidding war ensues. I can imagine that big advance in my. . .

7 Steps to Successful Publishing

The decision to publish a book is very exciting! It causes the creative juices to flow and the eyes to light up. But wait – before you begin the publishing process, know about the seven most important steps you need to know before publishing your book. Make sure that you take every step into careful consideration so that your road to success is an easy one: 1. Know why you are writing a book. A. . .

10 Steps to Getting Paid for Your Marketing Materials

How many times have you heard the same sound bites come out of your mouth to your clients, prospects, and audiences, almost boring yourself to tears in the process? Imagine generating money directly from those sound bites, from those pearls of wisdom that effortlessly trip off your tongue. Yes, it is completely possible, and here’s how to do it. 1. Capture those tidbits of information as soon a. . .

Writing: The Why's, How's and Where's of Research

You have permission to publish this article in your ezine or on your web site, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Writing: The Why's, How's and Where's of Research When I decided to write a murder mystery; with my main characters as the investigators, I had a few problems to overcome: 1) I have never been murdered 2) . . .

A New Way to Publish

These days, there are several ways to get your book published. You can get an agent and go the traditional route, you can self-publish, or you can take advantage of a new form of publishing called "print-on-demand" or POD. What exactly is print-on-demand publishing? Think of it as self-publishing with a twist. It used to be, if you wanted to circumvent the traditional publishing houses, you ha. . .

The Name Game

How many of you have spent hours or days toiling over the title for your book? My first book, The Cliffhanger, was renamed probably six times before I stayed with the current title. Naming your book can be difficult, especially if the book will work as a sort of branding for everything else you do. Non-fiction books are often seen as a stepping stone to speaking engagements, product launches, a. . .

15 Questions to Instantly Help You Write a Tips Booklet

Everyone has something they want the world to know about. A tips booklet is a great way to do that, creating author status and a marketing tool for yourself in the process. You may have considered writing a book. Many people entertain that possibility. Fewer have actually followed through once realizing how much time and money that takes. It could be more than it’s worth right now. Instead, . . .

Books, Trend-spotting, and the Gubernatorial Race

Ok I admit it. I'm a Californian. We live in shorts, we dine at juice bars and our politics are nothing short of, well, a Hollywood movie. If you've been shaking your head wondering how someone with a narrow political background could be elected to a state boasting on of the 10th largest economy in the world, join the club. That, my fellow savvy book promoters, is a campaign we could all learn . . .

Listen Up and Improve your Writing

You have permission to publish this article in your ezine or on your web site, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Are you a good listener? Almost everyone will answer this question affirmatively. However, listening is not the same as hearing; it requires concentration, effort and practice. To be an effective listener, . . .

5 Ways To Having The Happiest Valentine's Day Ever! Even When You’re Alone)

The thought of Valentine’s Day conjures up romantic evenings, a candlelight dinner, and long walks with your loved one. It is, without a doubt the most romantic day of the year. So how could you possibly be expected to enjoy Valentine’s Day when you’re alone? Well, while it might not be all hearts and flowers, you can still spread the message of Valentine’s Day: Love. Over the years, I’ve in. . .

The Mission I Envision...

Hello fellow publishers... my name is Harry Fassett, founder, and CO-OWNER of amazines.com. I'm writing to you today, because I have the opportunity to step into the forefront, and share with you our company's Mission statement, i.e., why we are in business. I feel like the musician "Phil Collins" from the band Genesis who did a similar thing, and stepped out from behind the scenes to become th. . .

Practice Makes Perfect

When my daughter began to play the clarinet, most of the notes she played were painfully off key. Soon the notes were more or less correct, but the melody was lacking as she took long pauses to place her fingers. As she practiced, she was able to play a few simple tunes, with only two or three notes, from memory. Now she can play more complex arrangements, she can read music and translate the l. . .

Publishing Trends: Traditional vs ePublishing

You’ve done what most people only talk about. You’ve written a book, spent countless hours agonizing for just the right words only to delete many of them in the painful editing process. After many months, or perhaps, many years, you have a manuscript ready for submission. You’ve heard all about the struggles for new authors: slush piles, solicited queries only, scam artists and cons, but you kn. . .

Funny you should say that...

Here is a typical article that has appeared in FYSST: --------------------- BAD NEIGHBORHOOD From Dan Russell: I was watching the History Channel last night and heard an interesting word origin: The wrong side of the tracks referred to the side of the tracks that, due to the wind, usually received most of the locomotive's black, sooty smoke. And so you've come to us for the final word on this . . .

A Leadership Map for the Future

Internet Copyright 2004 Patsi Krakoff, Psy.D. Predictions for the future can be stimulating and challenging, especially if one is a top executive in a business enterprise attempting to make strategic decisions. Our rapidly changing global environment presents problems never before encountered. No one knows what will be required of leaders in the future, but some speculation is worthy of our att. . .

Help Wanted...

Hello again fellow publishers... I'm looking for some help, because my Editor, and CO-Editor are MIA. (missing in action), i.e. they don't have the time to work with me anymore. As I've always believed, and still do to this day: people make time for what they really want to do, so when someone says they don't have the time, what they are really saying is, "I don't have time for you, or wha. . .

“Seven Questions For Your Publishing Success”---Part I: Who Are YOU?

“Seven Questions For Your Publishing Success”--Part I: Who Are YOU? by Rev. Richard Boeck So you’re an online, internet publisher, huh? Or just thinking about starting an ezine or website? You’ve heard about how much money can be made with an ezine and/or a website, and so many people are pushing the idea with their ebooks and ezines, that you’re convinced you’re destined to be the next grea. . .

“Seven Questions For Your Publishing Success”—Part III: What Are YOUR Guiding Principles?

“Seven Questions For Your Publishing Success”—Part III: What Are YOUR Guiding Principles? By Rev. Richard Boeck If you’re still with me at this juncture, reading Part III of this series, I’m going to assume that you’ve pretty well answered the question, “Who Are YOU?” You’ve reached a conclusion about what makes you tick and what values and principles you believe in and will uphold in your bus. . .