February 4, 2006: Sharing with Writers:
From the Desks
Of Carolyn Howard-Johnson and Authors* Coalition Friends
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Note from Carolyn:
Dear Authors* Coalition Members and Subscribers:

Let*s talk publishing. I will be speaking and conducting a workshop for the American Board of Hypnotists this month. That may surprise you but the subjects are aligned with writing, not hypnotherapy. More professionals are publishing these days and my workshop subject will be *Jumpstart Your Credibility and Salability: Publish a Book!*

That is a subject that could have hardly been taught a few years ago because accessibility to publishing was so poor. Even what was called vanity publishing was expensive. Of course, publishing is still not easy but there are many alternatives today.

In that spirit, this week*s *Sharing with Writers* includes a site Michael J. Wallach found that will submit queries to traditional publishers for you. Of course, you can do it yourself but this service--judging from the results Michael got--is apparently read by editors and publishers.

To be published traditionally is the dream of many, perhaps your dream. I personally have not found it all it is cracked up to be. In *Poets and Writers* M.J. Rose says that many books published by large, well-known presses are not *published* at all, merely printed, for publishing by definition includes the concept of putting a book before the public and that includes promoting it.

Based on the failure of many publishers--large, small, traditional, subsidy and even sometimes self-publishers--I wrote *The Frugal Book Promoter* to give authors the sound and detailed information they need to start out or to grow their promotion efforts.

There is not one right way to publish. Authors should consider their goals for their book--both monetary and emotional--their pocketbooks, and the title and genre of their book before making a decision. That*s what I will be talking to professionals about and it is one of the subjects I will be addressing in a new book I am working on with Joyce Faulkner and Pat Avery. It*s working title? *The Complete Writer Publishes,* second in a series after *The Complete Writer.*

In the meantime, we have this suggestion from Michael--if, that is, your dream is to hold an advance from one of the nation*s big publisher in your hands. I warn you, though, don*t give up on your promotion and networking campaign in the meantime. Chances are you*ll need it!

Best,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
HoJoNews@aol.com
http://carolynhowardjohnson.com
http://authorscoalitionandredenginepress.com

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No part of this newsletter is paid advertising. At the suggestion of a subscriber who reads every issue of Sharing with Writers, you will find brand new material so noted with a pointing finger.
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Tip:

One of the students in my last class at UCLA was June Casagrande. I have become her fan for she writes a grammar column for my local newspaper with accuracy (usually (-: ) and wit (always!). This week she minds us that in sentences such as *You may not be any better educated than I,* you have some leeway to use either *me* or *I* and be correct either way. I can*t reprint June*s entire column; you*ll have to trust me but if you say *than me* you don*t have to blush with embarrassment, back up, and correct yourself. And in writing, you*ll want to choose the better usage, depending on the kind of writing you are doing or the character of the person in whose mouth you put it. We*ll discuss that last sentence at a future date. (-:
June is also the author of the newly released *Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies: A Guide to Language for Fun and Spite* now available on Amazon.com.
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Letter to the Editor:

As a means of learning, I purchased your book, The Frugal Book Promoter, some time ago and I have read it numerous times. I can*t thank you adequately or thank you enough for the immense help this was to me as a fledgling author and soon to be published author of From *Nam With Love due out later this year.

Lloyd A. King, author **Nam With Love*
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Opportunities:

Special Conference Price Reduction of Sharing with Writers Subscribers

Las Vegas Writer*s Conference director Gregory Kompes (Gregory@kompes.com) has offered all *Sharing with Writers* subscribers a discount for their conference. Consider $300/person (a $25 savings and that includes extras many conferences don*t include!) to play in Las Vegas and get in some learning at the same time. It*s from March 30 to April 2 at Sam*s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, 5111 Boulder Highway, LV, NV. Gregory has put together a great lineup including Peter Bowerman, Joyce Spizer and, yes, The Frugal Book Promoter. Topics of all kinds will be covered--even agents and publishers will materialize before your eyes. A great place to chat with them. To learn more go to www.LasVegasWritersConference.com or contact Gregory directly. If you sign up, use conference group-code *Howard-Johnson* for your discount,
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Bookseller Catalog Op

The Authors* Coalition booth at the LA Times Festival of Books will be sending a catalog to booksellers. A cross-promotion effort with each participating author sharing names of bookstores, this catalog will be sent to bookstore buyers (we*re shooting for 500) and some local press. All those participating in the booth will be included but we have room for a few more participants in the catalog. Joyce Faulkner, a member of the AC Board of Directors and our faithful Webmaster and publisher-of-materials, sends this offer along to you:

*…if you want to have an ad in this catalog, here are the prices: A full page ad is $600, one half pages is $300, and one quarter page is $150 and one eight of a page is $75. These all include cover art, ISBN, a short blurb and your Website address. If you want just a text notice with title, authors* name, ISBN and tend words, that add is $10. Businesses are welcome to purchase ads as well.*

So, if you have questions or want to participate, contact her at katieseyes@aol.com. Please put *Book Fair Catalog* in the subject line.

As you know, postage rates just went up and color printing is expensive. We are pleased to offer these rates to AC members and believe that the catalog will keep the images of AC authors* books in the minds of many of the movers in the book business. Further, high participation will allow us to send the catalog to more bookstores.
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Tip:

For those of you who write romances or for women, I thought you*d like to see *Lori*s Letter* as a sample of how to do one that will have readers coming back for more. Lori Soard*s newsletter is * put together with specific ingredients that warm a romance lover*s soul. Stirred with a spoonful of writing articles, a dash of new releases, a cup full of contests, and a bowl full of fun, the newsletter has something for everyone.* To sign up and to get ideas for your own, go to: http://soardpro.com/news/?p=subscribe&id=1


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Gift for Your Love: A book of poetry at Valentine*s is traditional. *Tracings* is chapbook of poetry, (www.finishinglinepress.com), both personal and nostalgic. It is now available on Amazon.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1599240173/qid=1137368318/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/103-7824821-4156653?n=507846&s=books&v=glance. You*ll find a bottle of wine or a rose to go with it at your favorite grocery store.
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Opportunity:

Learn While You Drive--First Class Fr**:

Carolyn and Authors* Coalition members, Allyn Evans, Joyce Faulkner, Kathe Gogolewski and Marilyn Peake, have produced audio classes covering subjects like writing skills, book promotion, and technology for writers. Access new audio classes regularly in MP3 or CDRom at http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com/audio.asp.
Learn more about the instructors and find a list of the coming classes at http://tri-studio.com/kathegogolewskieAUDIOCLASSES.html or go to our own Authors* Coalition site at http://authorscoalition.redenginepress.com/ddp_teleclasses.htm.

Get a FR++ sample class called *Radio: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Promoting Easy and Cheap!* on the Double Dragon Publishing (DDP) website:
http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com/imprintlist.asp?imprint=PODRADIO

Listen to a mini podcast of one of the audio classes here: http://tri-studio.com/kathegogolewskiAUDIOCLASSES.html

Brief excerpts from the *Website Optimization: Don*t Overlook a Crucial and Fairly Inexpensive Marketing Tool.* is available at
http://tri-studio.com/kathegogolewskiPODCASTEXCERPT1.html ,
and one from the *Visualization: How to Train Yourself to *See* the World You Want to Create* class is at http://tri-studio.com/kathegogolewskiPODCASTEXCERPT2.html.

An excerpt from the *The Advantages of Group Promotion: Extend Your Reach and Have More Fun!* class is at: http://tri-studio.com/kathegogolewskiPODCASTEXCERPT3.html
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Tip:

Spirited Woman Circle Speaker Series Launches March 7th! Spirited Woman, a growing! and inspiring women*s community, presents a new monthly one-hour phone conversation series with famous mega-selling women authors and more. Janet Fitch, author of *White Oleander,* an Oprah*s Book Club pick is the first guest - March 7th, 10 am PST. Janet*s never done a teleseminar before - so this is a rare opportunity. She*ll talk about her life pre-fame, the highs, the lows, how you should never give up your dreams. Only $15. To sign-up go to: http://www.thespiritedwoman.com/spirited_woman_circle/ Or call: 888-428-1234. Future guests include Fannie Flagg. What can you learn by listening? What can you contribute? How can you promote your book with this forward-looking organization?
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Tip:

I was at the movies today where on-screen advertising informed me of a group called Wonder of Reading that makes under-financed school libraries a place where children want to read and learn. One of the best ways to draw media attentions is through affiliation with charities. How might you contribute to what this group does? How might your doing that help your efforts to feel better and promote better? Go to www.WonderofReading.com.

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More Amazon News:

Amazon May Publish Your *Shorts*

Here*s the dope, straight from Amazon*s mouth. Go to http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/13993911/103-7824821-4156653 and nose around. If you can see any brilliant ways to promote or further your writing career with it, let us all know.

Amazon*s Short Program Information:

Amazon Shorts features previously unpublished short-form literature for sale exclusively at Amazon.com. Fiction and nonfiction pieces on a wide variety of topics are available in a digital format only for just $0.49. This is a great way for authors to maintain a more direct and frequent communication with their readers as well as promote their backlist.
Benefits of participation in Amazon Shorts:
• Access a powerful marketing tool to promote an author*s backlist in a new and meaningful way
• Create an author profile page with biography, photo, and complete backlist
• Maintain author*s visibility between published projects
• Establish a more direct and frequent communication with readers
• Introduce readers to unfamiliar writers
• Provide a new outlet to sell short fiction and nonfiction
Amazon Shorts on the site:
• Customers get instant reading gratification from favorite authors.
• Readers can easily sample new writers without investing much time or money.
• Shorts are available to customers via PDF, HTML, plain-text e-mail, and they are stored in customers* Digital Lockers forever. Shorts can be read immediately on-screen or printed out to be read later.
• Amazon Shorts will be promoted on the Books home page, presented as part of book search results, and recommended to book buyers.
• Full personalization features--customer ratings, reviews, recommendations--will be included.
Attention publishers, agents, editors, and authors: If you would like to participate in Amazon Shorts, please contact amazon-shorts@amazon.com.
Author FAQ
What types of material can I list as an Amazon Short?
Any previously unpublished short-form work (2,000 - 10,000 words, fiction or nonfiction) you*ve created that your readers would find interesting. An Amazon Short could be a single short story, an update on a well-loved character, a compelling speech, additional material that enriches your published works, or even your commentary on your work or other subjects. Some authors have chosen to treat this as a *laboratory* for experimentation with new genres, themes, etc. We are open to creative ideas for new work.
What if I want to contribute more than one piece?
Once you are accepted into the Amazon Shorts program, you are free to contribute as many pieces as you wish. We are especially interested in getting new material from you on a regular basis. Please allow a turnaround time of approximately three weeks from the time you deliver the material to the time you can expect it to appear on the site.
Can I sell my material elsewhere? Can I publish it later? Will I continue to own the rights to it?
Authors retain the rights to their material. However, we do require that all Shorts be exclusive to Amazon.com for a minimum of six months.
Can anyone submit an Amazon Short?
We are accepting work from a diverse group of authors. In order to be eligible for participation you must be a published author with at least one book currently for sale on Amazon.com. If you are an agent, author, publisher, or editor, and you would like to be considered for inclusion in this program, please contact us at amazon-shorts@amazon.com.
Does this material get reviewed by customers just as books do?
Absolutely. The digital content listed in Amazon Shorts is just like other media products that Amazon.com sells to customers and is subject to the same privileges and conditions that are afforded to books, CDs, and other media products.
Can authors promote their Shorts on their own Web sites?
Yes. Authors who have their own Web sites are encouraged to join the Amazon.com Associates Program. Through this program, you can use your own Web site to drive traffic to your Amazon Shorts as well as any books you have for sale on Amazon.com. This is especially worthwhile for writers who have active or well-frequented Web sites.

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Please feel free to pass this letter on to others. Unlike many letters, I do not mind if you pass on only portions of it as long as you credit the writers and give subscribe information as well. To sign up, send an e-mail to HoJoNews@aol.com with *subscribe* in the subject line.
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Kathe*s Korner:

More Website Reminders:

1. Text on your site should be short and punchy. Use no more than three to five paragraphs, and break up the text with artwork, photos, blank space.
2. Update your Website frequently. It keeps people coming back and increases your Google rating.
3. For sales, use Paypal.com, Book Clearing House at BookCH.com., or Amazon.com. These are all trusted sources.
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Kathe Gogolewski is a teacher, poet, artist and writer. As the author of a young adult book called *Tato* she has immersed herself in the mysteries of Web design and enjoys passing the basics on to those at a similar stage of their promotion efforts.
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Carolyn*s Appearances:

Jump-start Your Credibility and Salability: Publish a Book: is the topic of a workshop I*ll be presenting at the American Board of Hypnotherapy*s 2006 Convention: Newport Beach, CA, Radisson, Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, 3:30 pm. I will also be presenting a seminar on marketing skills on Sunday, Feb. 19th at 9 am. Visit their site at: www.hypnosis.com.
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Sold Out!! Dayton University*s Erma Bombeck Writers* Workshop, March 23-25, 2006. Plan to sign up early for 2008--it*s held every other year. And stay tuned! CDs of the seminars will be available. http://www.humorwriters.org/
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Las Vegas Writer*s Conference, Henderson, NV. March 30 to April 2, 2006 is slated for Sam*s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, 5111 Boulder Highway, LV, NV. I will be presenting. To learn more go to www.LasVegasWritersConference.com or contact Gregory Kompes, conference coordinator, at Gregory@kompes.com for more information.
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MuseItUpClub has invited me to be guest author from April 2 to April 8th. It*s fr^^ to join and listen; you may even decide to stay on. With Lea Schizas as host, we can talk about anything from poetry to promotion. The group is tightly controlled so e-mail Lea at
museitupeditor@yahoo.ca; she will send you an invitation to join and use my name. To see what the group is all about visit http://museitupclub.tripod.com/
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PENUSA has asked Carolyn to teach a class for the Emerging Voices Program they sponsor for writers in underserved Los Angeles area communities in May. If you are interested in joining PEN or contributing in some way to this program, contact Carolyn at HoJoNews@aol.com for a referral or go to www.penusa.com
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Los Angeles Times/UCLA Festival of Books is April 29 and 30th. If you are in the area visit Authors* Coalition authors at our booth, enter our drawing, snag yourself a goody bag and peruse the books displayed there.
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Reciprocal Links: Many subscribers are in a position to cross-promote. Let me know if you would like to trade some recommendation or promotion for a permanent spot (or as my list grows, semi-permanent) spot in this newsletter. I use only links that benefit writers
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Opportunity:

Dark Shadows Press, a new small independent publishing company in Arizona that uses print-on-demand technology is calling for authors to publish with them.

The company was founded by author, James Karlson and his wife, Jo-Ann. He says, *When I was looking for a publisher, I saw what authors were struggling with and I noticed that many publishers make a book and then drop the ball. Marketing and promotion are why I started this company. There are so many tools out there for marketing that I can*t imagine why it*s been neglected.*

Dark Shadows pays authors 80% royalties and welcomes unagented manuscripts. Send a query to darkshadowspress@gmail.com or call 623-628-2982. Visit their website at www.darkshadowspress.com

Dark Shadows Press is there when you least expect it!
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Feature:

Opportunity Mentioned in This Issue*s Introductory Letter:

Idea for Those Who Want to Move On

Michael J. Wallach, author of *How to Get Arrested: A Motivational Story For Actors--TM* has found what may be the site of the century--for authors, anyway. Michael says, *They send out your query and apparently publishers and agents actually read them! They probably sent a hundred or more email queries, and I received 7 emails requesting to see my book (and proposal). Two of the requests were from the same company, both executive editors at St. Martin*s Press.

*The service is not free but seems reasonable. They charge about $160. to send e-mails to maybe 50-200 or more editors and publishers whether it*s in manuscript form or a self-published book.

*They charge an additional $90 to write the query letter if you want that. I paid for it because I wanted to see what they would do with the query, what tended to work. After receiving the query letter written by them, I reworked it extensively. (The person who writes the query, of course, doesn*t read the book or manuscript and is not aware of the surrounding circumstances. She only asks for information (materials, website, etc.) about the book or manuscript and then uses that information to compose a query letter. For me, it certainly needed rewriting since she was not knowledgeable about acting/entertainment business nor did she know much about me or the book.*

This site*s claim to fame is the new *Nanny* book.
The website is: publishersandagents.net/index.htm
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Authors* Successes:

Beverly J. Scott, http://www.beverlyjscott.com, author of *Righteous Revenge* was the Grand Prize Winner of Celise Downs*s www.geminimojopress.com/. Her entry will be posted in the February issue of The Mojo Monthly. To subscribe to The Mojo Monthly, send mail to: 72847-subscribe@zinester.com
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Kathe Gogolewski had two novels place in the top ten in the Preditors and Editors Readers* Poll 2005: Her fantasy adventure novel for middle grade readers, *Tato,* placed third in the mainstream novel category, and her romantic suspense, *A Promise to Keep,* under the pen name Ann Durand, tied for fifth in the romance novel category. www.tri-studio.com
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Georgia Richardson*s book, *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Throne* won first place under Mainstream Fiction of the 2005 Preditors & Editors Poll. Find her at http://www.queenjawjaw.com/
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Marilyn Peake placed in the Top Ten at Preditor and Editors, in two categories: in Poets, and in Poems. Her winning poem, *In Memory of New Orleans.* may be seen here:
-http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/vote0511.htm
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Kristie Leigh Maguire*s novel, *Cabin Fever,* tied for fifth place at the 2005 Preditors & Editors Poll in the Romance Category. She says, *I am excited about this! It is my first award for Cabin Fever.*
Learn more about this sexy novel at:
http://kristieleighmaguire.com/
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Thank Yous

(Editor*s Note: The thank yous below are full of names and links you can use in a variety ways, from finding publishers for your work to finding sites suitable for promoting your writing and yourself.)

To Linda Morelli, for nominating *Sharing with Writer*s* for Writer*s Digest*s 101 Best Newsletters of 2006, and Authors* Coalition for Writer*s Digest*s 101 Best Sites. If anyone else would like to follow her lead, this is the address of the site. (http://authorscoalitionandredenginepress.com/). The address you send a nomination to is: writersdig@fwpubs.com
Learn more about Linda at http://www.lindamorelli.us/
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To Betty Dobson, for publishing Erica Miner*s and my *Dialogue* on journaling in her print newsletter *Heritage.* It*s for journalers and genealogists. Anyone interested in this newsletter or her site, Inkspotter, can learn more at www.inkspotter.com.
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To Lea Schizas, for her review of the audio tapes mentioned above. Read it at The Muse Book Reviews, http://themusebookreviews.tripod.com/id38.html
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To Cheryl McCann, editor of Review-Books.com and Electronic Book Reviews, posted her review of the Double Dragon published audios for authors on her two websites: www.review-books.com and www.electronicbookreviews.com .You can also find the review at
http://tri-studio.com/kathegogolewskiAUDIOREVIEW.html
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To Youngbear Roth, Executive Editor of The Success Trust Literary Family for including *The Frugal Book Promoter* as recommended reading on SuccessLiterarary.com ( http://www.successliterary.com/book%20shelf/ ). You*ll want to check out this beautiful and useful site to find *a hardworking group of professional writers and editors* and services every writer should avail themselves of before they publish hard-working __________________________________

Reciprocal Links:

Francine Silverman, publisher of Book Promotion Newsletter, represents authors by e-mailing Expert Sheets to the media. This low-cost service began in December 2005 and already some clients have been interviewed by major dailies. Contact Fran at franalive@optonline.net for more information. www.bookpromotionnewsletter.com
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Read author interviews, market information, and more in WriterAdvice, www.writeradvice.com. To subscribe or to submit material for consideration, E-mail LGood67334@comcast.net . Put subscribe in the subject box.
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The Y&W newsletter sponsored by Red Engine Press bring authors, bookstores, publishers and reviewers together. Subscribers can write a short article of interest to this group and we*ll try to publish it. To subscribe send an email to nate@redenginepress.com with *Y&W Newsletter* in the subject line.
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The Shy Writer: An Introvert*s Guide to Writing Success - Author C. Hope Clark advises you how to *sell your words, not your soul* when you promote your work. Highly acclaimed and loved by many. http://www.theshywriter.com/
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The Reading Tub is a charity that promotes family and children*s literacy. They read every children*s book that is sent to them for a review. They are then donated to community organizations. Go to www.thereadingtub.com.
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Walter Brasch*s America*s Unpatriotic Acts: The Federal Government*s Violation of Constitutional and Civil Rights. ) is a look at the history and effects of the USA Patriot Act upon the erosion of our civil liberties and violations of at least five of the Bill of Rights. It has been endorsed by liberals and conservatives.
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Star Publish offers near self-publish profits on your paperback; it is an alternative to unapproachable publishers. http://starpublish.com.
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Do you want to hone your skills? Writer to Writer features tips on writing, marketing, submitting, selling and more. Regular no-fee contests. www.writer2writer.com
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Authors* Coalition is for writers. Find support for authors--both emotional and material--at http://authorscoalitionandredenginepress.com.
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Gather at QueenPower.com where women promote, support and encourage women. Start living your best life now! http://www.queenpower.com/
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Sun Signs for Writers: Learn how astrology can benefit (and entertain!) writers with a new Writers* Digest book: http://www.writersigns.info
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Judith Woolcock Colombo: Author of The Fablesinger and Night Crimes: Learn more at: http://odin.prohosting.com/~night01
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Discover a novel by Cynthianna Appel and receive your choice of another e-book at no cost. Go to http://pages.sbcglobal.net/cynthianna/promo.html today!
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Read Joyce Faulkner*s Celebrity Cafe.com column to learn about anything from aging feet to her favorite books on writing: http://thecelebritycafe.com/features/Columnists/The_Weekly_Shriek/
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Fr** Publicity Resource: Let this site send your media release to book trade professionals including Associated Press, Reuters, Dow Jones, and more! http://press.heliographica.com/
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Has writing lost some of its spontaneity? Find fun writing remedies in Milli Thornton*s online writing course at: http://www.fearofwriting.com/creative-writing-course.htm
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Discover a true-life philosophy about making marriages last a lifetime in Choose Love For Life, by Joe and Edwina Roady (http://www.chooseloveforlife.com/.)
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The AA Independent Press Guide is a f***, database which details over 2,000 literary and genre magazines and publishers. It is hosted on the website of writer and artist, Dee Rimbaud, at http://www.thunderburst.co.uk/
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The Complete Writer offers advice on writing, editing, proofreading, publishing and design. Published by Red Engine Press. A traditional press, it publishes fiction, nonfiction and children*s titles. http://www.redenginepress.com/
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Dr. Bob Rich, freelance editor, finds the good things in your book and makes suggestions for improving it. His clients include independent publishers, and a long list of writers. Find him at http://bobswriting.com/editing.html
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Success Literary Services offers complete book manuscript edit, proof, critique, and film script story analysis. They were honored with twelve top awards for their work. They are not associated with, nor do they accept funding from any literary agencies or production companies. Est. 1984. References. http://www.successliterary.com / suc-srv@pacbell.net
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The Compulsive Reader reviews books by some of the hottest writers working today. Find author interviews, literary news, criticism, a free e-zine, giveaways, and more. http://www.compulsivereader.com/html.
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Do bookstores owe you money? Michelle Dunn*s books How to Make Money Collecting Money: Starting a Collection Agency and Become the Squeaky Wheel, A Credit and Collections Guide for Everyone will help you get your checks in full and on time. http://www.michelledunn.com/
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Erica Miner, queenpower.com*s Queen of Journaling, has a monthly e-mail newsletter that rocks with news, tips and an emphasis on journaling. Subscribe at: http://www.ericaminer.com/newsletter.php
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A Cappela Publishing*s audio book, How to Write Your Own Life Story (or Your Family*s Saga) is also available as a CD set. It is recommended by the American Library Association*s Booklist. Go to www.acappela.com
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A lovely Valentine gift! Dreams of Grandeur by Amber A. Whitman is available at http://homebody2001-ivil.tripod.com/. A reader says *I*m impressed…a great deal of talent.*

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Authors* Coalition members! Add credibility to your business cards and other promotions by using the logo available to you. Just ask for it by sending an e-mail to HoJoNews@aol.com. New members will help AC serve all its members better! Ask your writing friends to join at http://authorscoalitionandredenginepress.com
Tell them to visit our blog, too, where they*ll learn how to put a spark into generally insipid book fairs by using value-added promotions: http://redeneginepress.com/chjohnson .
http://authorscoalitionandredenginepress.com

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Essential Book and Record Keeping:

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To subscribe to Sharing with Writers send an e-mail with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line to: HoJoNews@aol.com. It is edited and distributed sporadically by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, http://carolynhowardjohnson.com, author of THIS IS THE PLACE, HARKENING: A COLLECTION OF STORIES REMEMBERED and THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER: HOW TO DO WHAT YOUR PUBLISHER WON*T and is an entity of Authors* Coalition, http://authorscoalitionandredenginepress.com.

You are encouraged to pass this newsletter on to friends or e-groups. It needn*t be pasted in its complete form, but please credit this newsletter and Authors* Coalition the individual contributors with anything you snip and paste.

Ordering Information for The Frugal Book Promoter: How to Do What Your Publisher Won*t:
Order FRUGAL in e-book form for only $9. at: http://starpublish.com/starbooks.htm
Paperback copies may be ordered at Amazon where it is discounted: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/002-0672916-9668863 and at stores like UCLA, Dayton University and San Diego State University*s bookstores.

This is the Place and Harkening: A Collection of Stories Remembered and Tracings, a chapbook of poetry, are also available online or may be special ordered from most fine bookstores.

Tracings, a chapbook of poetry, may be ordered at http://finishinglinepress.com and Amazon.com,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1599240173/qid=1139084827/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-7824821-4156653?s=books&v=glance&n=283155