News: An interesting article from “The Authors Guild” and the Publishing Ecosystem…

I like to keep up on what’s going on in the industry… sometimes I find an article that is interesting. Since there are so many things happening with the book, ebook, reader world of publishing I thought I’d pass this along to you.

Publishing’s Ecosystem on the Brink: The Backstory

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Karrie Ross,  Book Designer, Web-presence, Branding, Coaching & Consulting Services

Places to get Publicity for your eBook….

Ebook Awards Bring Publicity to Your Ebook
http://www.expertclick.com/NewsReleaseWire/Ebook_Authors_Alert_Ebook_Awards_Bring_Publicity_to_Your_Ebook,201136707.aspx

Dan Poynter’s Global eBook Awards
Open to entries until June 30. eBooks in the English language from any country.
http://awardsforebooks.com/

EPIC’s eBook Awards(TM)
Open to entries from June 1 to July 15. Entries must be published in English and released for sale between June 1 of the previous year through May 31 the current year.
http://www.epicorg.com/competitions/epics-ebook-awards.html

These are just a few. Be sure to put your suggestions in the comments box on the actual post and thank you for sharing.

Remember, do something every day toward your book, web-presence, product, service and promotion.
Karrie Ross,  Book Designer, Web-presence, Branding, Coaching & Consulting Services

Book Schedule: Are You Allowing Enough Time? How to Figure Out Your Timeline…

Time. There it is. Everything needs time, it doesn’t just happen over night. Start with your preferred date of release and work backwards through what needs to be done.

Your list will look something like this:

1. Release Date: the day your book is for sale
2. Shipping: allow at least 2 weeks depending on quantity and form of delivery
3. Printing: offset generally takes longer than POD so be sure to ask your printer how long to allow. Hardcover books take longer than paperback so ask that too. POD usually is a 7-10 day process… but some have a proofing period so be sure to research and allow for that.
4. Design time: be sure to ask your designer Read more »

Remember, do something every day toward your book, web-presence, product, service and promotion.
Karrie Ross,  Book Designer, Web-presence, Branding, Coaching & Consulting Services

Obama Speech: Talking Speaker of the event….

No one can deny how amazing it is that 2 million showed up for the swearing in of our new President Barack Obama, it was an event to be watched. There is a company, TalkingSpeaker.com who takes recordings and then turns them into promotional vehicles for your product, service or business. Here is one he is giving away with the Obama speech

Get yours too… here is the link http://www.talkingspeaker.com/barack/obama.html

Remember, do something everyday to promote your product, service or company in a new and exciting way.

Karrie Ross
BookCoverDesigner.com
TweetGlitz.com

Remember, do something every day toward your book, web-presence, product, service and promotion.
Karrie Ross,  Book Designer, Web-presence, Branding, Coaching & Consulting Services

Author Interview: Grant E. Fetters “Horace the Hopper”

Author Interview Category is the sharing of story. The story of the author’s journey, the writing and the book. I hope you’ll find this interesting, informative and helpful to your own journey. The authors interviewed submit their photo and text for posting on this site. This is open to all authors who have written a book and wish to share their experience. For more information us this link. Remember, do something every day toward your book, web-presence, product, service and promotion.

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1. Please type your name as you would like it to appear on the post title.

- Grant E. Fetters

2. Who are you? Where are you from, what is your background, what is the one thing that motivates you most?

- I am a Design Engineer by trade, working in the Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Steering. I live in East Tennessee with my wife and four cats. I write because I have something to say and if it’s printed maybe someone will take me serious.

3. When/How/Why did your writing career begin?

- I hated English class in College, and High School for that matter. I barely read anything is school because of my Dyslexia, a mild form of the reading disorder, but it did cause problems in school. What started my writing curiosity was an audio book my wife gave me. “The Wastelands”, by Stephen King.  It took me over a year to actually listen Read more »

Remember, do something every day toward your book, web-presence, product, service and promotion.
Karrie Ross,  Book Designer, Web-presence, Branding, Coaching & Consulting Services

Using Social Media to cross-promote You…

I just ran across this post about “13 ways to cross-promote on social media sites”

website banner screenshot from ©thepublicityhound.com blog

Joan Stewart has what she calls “digital bread crumbs” for friends and fans to follow… this is in the social media we choose to use.

One of the important things to remember in any social media experience is… the experience you share and receive. Be sure to follow some basic rules:

• be informative
• share your message
• engage with others, bring them into your thinking…go to theirs
• set boundaries for how you respond and are responded to
• be kind and thoughtful
• remember, what you say is who you are and how you share promotes you to the world that is listening… or not!

We are not alone on the internet. It is not a closed-circuit of information. Once you say something be sure to be able and willing to back it up to the best of your ability and be sure to let your readers know if you made a mistake or miss quote… things happen to all of us and the willingness to know/like/and trust is a strong emotion to engage your reader/fans/followers in.

and most of all…

Enjoy the activity!

Remember, do something every day toward your book, web-presence, product, service and promotion.
Karrie Ross,  Book Designer, Web-presence, Branding, Coaching & Consulting Services

Book Design: Should You Become a Self Published Author?

Becoming a self published author can be very rewarding. It’s not difficult, especially if you look at what it takes to write a book! Which, with the proper motivation and research, isn’t that difficult either. However,it does take a certain amount of commitment to get going. So here are a few tips I’ve learned to help you on your way.

First a little history of self publishing, according to information from “Dan Poynter’s Self Publishing Manual,” Mark Twain, Zane Grey, James Joyce and several others all self published! Its worked for them and with a little hard, yet interesting work, it can work for you too!

Here are some sure fire Incentives for becoming a self published author:

1. Control: As mentioned above, you’ll be the one incharge of all the parts, design which means you’ll have control of the way your book cover design and interior formatting will look, editing, printing, and public relations.

2. Money and speed: You’ll make a larger profit on each sale of your book as well as get it published faster.

3. Tax advantages: Becoming a publisher is opening a business and be sure to ask your accountant about the deductions you can take.

4. Recognition: A book is the biggest business card you can make! Your own book will put you in the category of expert and will open up speaking engagements and build self esteem.

5. Challenge: becoming a self publisher will grow your knowledge and view of the world. The feeling of accomplishment you’ll feel is priceless.

Now the only question is, “Should You Self Publish Your Book? Contact me for a personal consult and receive the Self Publishing Tips booklet when you reserve your hour.

Remember, do something every day toward your book, web-presence, product, service and promotion.
Karrie Ross,  Book Designer, Web-presence, Branding, Coaching & Consulting Services

Author Interview: Bunny Mitchell “Blind Bargain”

Author Interview Category is the sharing of story. The story of the author’s journey, the writing and the book. I hope you’ll find this interesting, informative and helpful to your own journey. The authors interviewed submit their photo and text for posting on this site. This is open to all authors who have written a book and wish to share their experience. For more information us this link. Remember, do something every day toward your book, web-presence, product, service and promotion.

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1.    Please type your name as you would like it to appear on the post title.

Bunny Mitchell

2.     Who are you? Where are you from, what is your background, what is the one thing that motivates you most?

I was born in North London, England and had a grammar school education. My varied career has including that of dancer, a chef and a company director. For several years my husband and I owned a guesthouse in South Wales, UK. We retired in 1986 and went to live in Spain. We also had a home in Florida for seven years before returning to England in 2000. I now live by the sea in East Sussex where I have grown to love the South Downs and the history of its people. My novels encompass the folklore of the region and the colourful sayings that are in danger of dying out.

For several years I have helped and encouraged may to write their autobiographies. I have run a successful writers’ group since 2002.

The thing that motivates me most is creating a Read more »

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Karrie Ross,  Book Designer, Web-presence, Branding, Coaching & Consulting Services

Book Design: Printing; POD Printer; POD Publisher explained.

This post is a very generalized basic and brief explanation of the following services: Printer; POD Printer; and POD Publisher.

1. Printer: Offset; traditional presses and processes; better pricing for large quantity print runs; greater diversity of inks / metalics / fluorescents, etc., wide paper selection, design embellishments like embossing, die-cuts, etc.; wider range of size or binding options; longer turn-around to finished book.
2. POD Printer: digital; hi-end electronic machines; usually limited paper choices and only standard color inks; no embellishments; set selection of book sizes and binding options available, shorter turn-around for printed book; some offer fulfillment for online sales.
3. POD Publisher: offers package deals that include cover and interior design, printing, marketing and promotion for your book. Different pricing applied to each package. Usually offers POD printing, offset will depend on publisher selected.

Remember, do something every day toward your book, web-presence, product, service and promotion.
Karrie Ross,  Book Designer, Web-presence, Branding, Coaching & Consulting Services

Book Design & Marketing: Seth Godin and how to get their attention…?

There is a reason this man sells so many books in his field…

This is all about niches and why…it’s about how do you see your product, book, or service… it’s about learning to get into the listening of your specific audience… what are you going to do now?

Remember, do something every day toward your book and promotion
Karrie Ross
Your Book Cover Designer
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Remember, do something every day toward your book, web-presence, product, service and promotion.
Karrie Ross,  Book Designer, Web-presence, Branding, Coaching & Consulting Services