Monthly Archives: December, 2008
Top 10 Writing Books Author Visits Portland
I just found out about a Vancouver WA author event that I want to share. Elizabeth Lyon is on my personal “must know list” in the publishing world. Writer’s, authors and I want to published writers, you’ll love Elizabeth and her know how speaks for itself.
Event details:
“Stump the Editor” is my final engagement of the year. You [...]
Elizabeth Lyon’s Manuscript Makeover cited as “10 great writing books from ‘08
Did you hear that in the December ‘08 issue of The Writer Magazine, contributing editor Chuck Leddy, also a reviewer for The Boston Globe, cites Elizabeth Lyon’s Manuscript Makeover as among the “10 great writing books from ‘08.”
He writes:
“Perhaps the most comprehensive book yet written on the process of revising fiction.”
Congratulations and well deserved Elizabeth! [...]
How To Get A Great Publicity Photo
Here is an example of a great author publicity photo, Julie A. Fast with co-author John D. Preston, PSY.D.
Keep your websites up to date, professional and media friendly by providing everything a reporter might need to feature you. A hi res professional picture of you and your book are musts!
Remember, your job is to make it [...]
Jeff Kaliss & Greg Errico Signing Books at Book Passage
(l. to r.) Drummer Greg Errico and author Jeff Kaliss sign copies of “I Want to Take You Higher: The Life and Times of Sly and the Family Stone” at Book Passage-
How to Get Online Book Reviews & Sell More Books
Did you know that statistics show a book with 30 or more reader reviews is 50% more likely to be purchased by those just browsing? People want to hear “real people’s” thoughts and opinions. Your job as an author is to ask…
Most people outside the publishing industry have no idea how this can help to promote a [...]
Pictures and Video – I Want To Take You Higher Reading and Book Signing Event with Jeff Kaliss
Last week I was really excited to attend a book event for author Jeff Kaliss who “scored the first face-to-face interview with the reclusive superstar in over 20 years.” hosted by Powell’s in Portland.
Here are my pictures, videos and a short unsolicited commentary on the book, event, and the author.
November 2008 Powell’s Books in Porland [...]
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