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Today is National Balogna Day … anyone over 40 probably grew up with baloney sandwiches… yes, this is the day to celebrate that round piece of sandwich meat.
Or do you remainder the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile? … Quick … what was the word on the Weinermobile’s license plate? Answer at end of post.
Although Oscar Mayer had lots of products … kids knew that it meant baloney … Balogna can be eaten … and it fits with …
Author Smarts start here …
Spend some time this weekend learning about book publishing mistakes and publishing predators, and you’ll spare yourself misery and a lot of wasted money when you publish your next book.
You can register to listen to the replays of two webinars I hosted recently with four other book experts. This free training is a crash course in what you need to know to avoid being robbed.
“Authors Beware: What You Must Know to …
It’s always fun to connect with many of our followers on Author U’s social media sites. Meet book reviewer and blogger Lu Ann Worley of Lu Ann Workley Book Reviews …
Lu Ann has been officially reviewing books for over a year and a half, she recently opened her new review blog a few months ago.
Book Reviews for Awesome Authors
http://www.rockinbookreviews.com
In exchange for a printed copy, she would love to read and review your book(s). However, …
2013-2014 … Which Book Awards Are for You?
As fall opens, authors start thinking book marketing and business again … your email may be loading up with a variety of solicitations to enter book awards. Do you … or don’t you? Are they worth the entry fee? Which do you submit to? And what do you do if your book is recognized … besides telling all your friends?
Book Awards … Some Have Deadlines Soon … Including …
It’s the first official week of fall and today is National Johnny Appleseed Day … think fall apple pies, cobblers and just a crisp crunch the next time you munch an apple. Thanks to nurseyman Appleseed, he introduced and planted trees throughout Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia. With apples falling, it’s time to fall into your book planning.
Today, Your Guide to Book Publishing will focus on CrowdFunding 101 for Authors. Judith Briles …
Are you a Facebook user? And an author? Get ready to do a happy dance if you are. It’s Independent Author Promotion Month—tell the global community about you, your book and create buzz and sales! The information and links below were adapted from a blog created by Cate Russell-Cole and are being shared with her kind permission. And remember, you promote your book year round … not just for one month.
There are many… here’s a …
There is torrential rain in Colorado this week—flooding everywhere; lives lost – where some desperately need it, it’s too, too much all at once! The sun is most welcome anytime …
Today, Your Guide to Book Publishing will focus on all things that makes books into masterpieces, both on the exterior and interior. Stephanie Barko joins Judith Briles—all things with book publicity … this leads up to Stephanie’s Live Event presentation on the 21st in …
Does your website work? Bring in the number of visitors you want? Produce the results that you as an author need for both you and your book? It may be time to do a makeover. Heather Lutze is the widely acclaimed speaker, trainer, and consultant who literally wrote the book on search engine marketing. Two books, in fact—The Findability Formula: The Easy, Non-Technical Approach to Search Engine Marketing and the brand new Thumbonomics: The Essential Business …
Do you want your book in the airport?
If you do, you need to know that Hudson News (NJ based) or The Paradies Shops (GA based) are the only players for airport book sales.
Pitch it to headquarters—it’s all about the book … has to be designed and written well. The book hook is critical. Offer a special “Cooperative Rate”—i.e., you offer a special reduction on the first order only that amounts to a $2 credit …
Wahoo! It’s National Ride the Wind Day … fly, ride, run, play, play a wind instrument … do anything that gets the wind moving… create it!
Today, Your Guide to Book Publishing will focus on all things that makes books into masterpieces, both on the exterior and interior. Judith Briles interviews Joel Friedlander—all things interior design and using templates for less than $50! Tune in at 6 Eastern, 5 Central, 4 Mountain, 3 Pacific and for …
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