December, 2006 Sharing with Writers:
From the Desks
Of Carolyn Howard-Johnson and Authors' Coalition Friends
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"Sharing with Writers" is the official newsletter of Authors' Coalition,

http://authorscoalitionandredenginepress.com

an organization of writers who help writers.

To read this newsletter at Authors Den go to:

http://www.AuthorsDen.com/adstorage/1713/Sharingwithwriters_Dec_FirstWeek_2006.doc

Learn about an opportunity to participate in the LA Times/UCLA Festival of Books -- whether you live in LA or not -- by going to my blog at http://redenginepress.com/chjohnson

The LA fair is one of the nation's biggest and most prestigious with more than 130,000 visitors and the power of the LA Times behind it.

Find pictures of last year's booth at http://tri-studio.com/kathegogolewskiPHOTOSfair06.html

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Note from Carolyn:

Dear Subscribers and Authors' Coalition Members:

You are all busy for the holidays so I figured a picture is worth a thousand words. You will need to click on the Authors' Den link above to see this issue with the picture! It's of the rescue Great Dane we gave ourselves for Christmas. Our last one (the famous one on the cover of This Is the Place) died a few months ago. Here is a picture of our new one:

(Click on link above to access newsletter in full color)


Isn't she beautiful? Her name is Malibu Barbie. No we didn't give her that name, but it seems to suit her. Though she is gun-metal gray, breeders call her blue and she is about 120 pounds.
If you're interested in adopting a large breed--from a mastiff to a borzoi, see http://gentlegiantsrescue.com/. What a way to give yourself a seasonal gift.

Best,

Carolyn Howard-Johnson
HoJoNews@aol.com
http://carolynhoward-johnson.com
http://authorscoalitionandredenginepess.com and a blog focused on book fairs at
http://redenginepress.com/chjohnson

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No part of this newsletter is paid advertising.
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Letters-to-the-Editor:


This letter was left on my guest book at AuthorsDen.com/carolynhowardjohnson. It is a great example of how to make guest books and blogs work for you.

Your book The Frugal Book Promoter is great. I highly recommend it. I have learned much from it and I want to thank you for writing it. There is a wealth of information compiled in the book and
I am still learning. I feel it is a book that should be required reading for any author. You had ideas that I had never thought of and I have started to use the information you gave in your book. I have a web site: www.myqualitywriting.com where I have tried to post information to help other writers and I would appreciate your comments.
Dennis AuBuchon
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Dear Carolyn:

Thank you for publishing Chris Meeks’ article, SOME LESSONS FROM A MIDDLE-AGED WRITER. It contains some great information, but also contains some errors.

He says: The Middle-Aged Man and the Sea is one of an expected 200,000 new titles this year with ISBN numbers and available to bookstores. That doesn’t count the probably 100,000 other titles produced without ISBN numbers by print-on-demand publishers such as Lulu, iUniverse, AuthorHouse, Xlibris, and others.

At least three POD publishers, iUniverse, Booklocker and Infinity, and I’m sure many others, produce books with ISBN identification. Also, “numbers” is redundant since the N in ISBN stands for number.

He says of POD: It’s difficult to get POD books in bookstores. If you want big sales, seek out an agent who will get your book to traditional publishers. Traditional publishers, too, may end up promoting your book far more than you can.

Though bookstores might be reluctant to stock POD books, if you have a good product it’s possible to get them into bookstores. Robert W. Pelton has produced a series of historical cookbooks, published by Infinity (POD), which are stocked in the bookstores of dozens of historical sites throughout the United States. Many thousands of copies of his books have been sold, and his bookstore market base is still growing. Incidentally, in the past 40 years, Pelton has had about 100 titles published by traditional publishers, but he says he makes more money and has better control by publishing POD than through traditional publishers.

Pelton also has experience self-publishing
(non-POD) survival handbooks, which also sold many thousands of copies. All of this without benefit of the Internet. He does his own promotion, and does it better than many “traditional” publishers would do it, because he knows his product and understands his readership.

Chris Meeks says: Shoppers can go to the POD publisher’s website to buy books, but most POD titles sell under a hundred copies—mainly to friends and family.

This can be true, but not always. I can go to my
local Barnes and Noble, Border Books, Amazon.com and other booksellers (on-line or bricks and motor locations) to order my book, Awe-Full Moments: Spirituality in the Commonplace, and it will be delivered within a couple of days. Anyone can do the same thing. It isn’t necessary for a buyer to go to iUniverse to order my book. Many, many traditionally published books have to be ordered the same way because they aren’t on the shelves in bookstores.

There was some solid information in Chris Meeks article, which I appreciated, but his prejudice toward POD, and factual inaccuracies were disturbing.

Best wishes,
Richard Bauman
Awe-Full Moments: Spirituality in the Commonplace www.richardbauman.com

For the record, Chris Meeks's book, The Middle-Aged Man and the Sea, is self-published on a POD press (Lulu).

Also, see below for a little more on the term POD and some associated terms. (-:
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Carolyn:

I agreed with most of what [Christopher Meeks] said in your newsletter, but this passage [by subscriber Christopher Meeks] jumped out at me.

"Nonetheless, book readers seem to read newspapers and magazines more than online articles and reviews. Aim for as many newspaper book editors as you can."

Book editors are a bit like bookstores - a terrible place to sell books! I've found the most successful articles are anywhere in the newspaper BUT the book pages. First of all, they are very difficult to get in (especially in larger papers) and secondly, only "book people" tend to read them.

Get in the sections that your audience reads - entertainment, lifestyle, sports, local interest, business, -- something, anything, but books!

It is what you and I both say time and again -- identify your readers and go where they are.

Off my soapbox now....

Carol White
RLI Press and author of Live Your Road Trip Dream http://www.roadtripdream.com/
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Editorial

POD Presses and Other Matters

I know I am fighting a losing battle here but the term POD refers to only the press a book is published on. Many traditional publishers use POD presses (Print on Demand) for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately we tend to misuse the term when we mean self-published or subsidy-published and that obfuscates almost any discussion on the subject of publishing.

To further complicate the matter, some subsidy publishers (Xlibris and their ilk) can and do sometimes choose to use offset presses (the kind we used to use in the days when the word vanity press was the derogatory term of choice).
Many of the bigger self-publishers also use offset presses, even though their books are completely self-produced. YOU can use an offset press, too, to publish anything your little heart desires. You just must be prepared to print runs in large numbers.

Because we are all writers here, I'm hoping we can refine our terms a bit so we all look as if we are communicating in the same language. We all know how important language is. Let's wipe out the term Vanity Press as outmoded and tainted by prejudices that are no longer valid (because they are generalizations that don't apply to everyone in the group of writers who are not traditionally published) and let's use POD to mean only that technology that allows us to print one book at a time thus making publishing available to more wonderful authors and publishers every year.

Best,
CHJ
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Quotation from Author:

"I have been a published writer for nine months now and feel like I have given birth to a premature infant! I knew I was going to have a baby, but thought I had plenty of time to buy it some clothes and low and behold it is here!"

Jewel Sample, author Flying Hugs and Kisses., a book on bereavement for children. http://members.aol.com/__121b_WWN/TAo+32eVsXubrG5saLSOLTFclZvj
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Tip: I keep a little library on my piano between bookends. It is ever-expanding and now nearly tipping off the edges of the spinet. It contains only books my name appears in.
It may appear in acknowledgments, blurbs, as a quoted expert or writer of forewords. Of course, my own books are there, too. That may seem silly to some of you but here is the tip: A collection like this reminds you of how far you've come when you have a down day or start thinking that all your promotion efforts are for naught. We all know publicity is hard to trace. Well, this is a way to keep a visual before you, even though it isn't a statistic. (-:
CHJ
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From the Mouth of an Expert:

(Well-known promoter and writer Shel Horowitz gave me permission to pass on his answer to a writer on a list-serve we both frequent. She wanted to know how best to participate in the coming Book Expo America. )

If you haven't attended [BEA] before, I'd strongly recommend walking the floor rather than taking a booth. After ten years, I am still walking the floor--though I have often exhibited at PMA and some of the other cooperative stands. Yes, PMA offers very well-located booths, but they also display individual books for a very reasonable fee.

From walking the floor, I've actually gotten a book contract (Grassroots Marketing: Getting Noticed in a Noisy World). From the PMA co-op booth, I've gotten two foreign rights sales. From walking the floor, I've also gotten tons of contacts, speaking gigs, copywriting clients, expert advice...

This year, I'll be exhibiting Grassroots Marketing for Authors and
Publishers with PMA.
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Book copywriter and marketing consultant Shel Horowitz's latest book, Grassroots Marketing for Authors and Publishers, can be previewed at http://www.grassrootsmarketingforauthors.com . See his other books and resources for writers at http://www.frugalmarketing.com

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Please pass this letter on to others. Unlike many others, I do not mind if you use only portions of it as long as you credit the writers and include this subscribe information. "To subscribe to 'Sharing with Writers' send an e-mail to HoJoNews@aol.com with 'subscribe' in the subject line."
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Tip: "Get more out of Google with the Advanced Operators CheatSheet. Use these tricks to create much more specific and accurate searches, which provide much better results. http://www.getresponse.com/t/7670531/." I picked up this tip from Shel Horowitz's newsletter. His is a newsletter everyone should be receiving in their e-mail boxes.
To subscribe go to: http://www.getresponse.com/t/7670534/
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Opportunity:

LA Fair Opportunity--Even for Out-of-Towners: Reach out to 130,000 readers and Hollywood types including producers, directors. It only takes one break to make it big. There are several ways to participate from a signing to our catalogue for booksellers. Learn more about the program in the most recent entry in blog, http://redenginepress.com/chjohnson. _____________________________________________________

Letters a la Ann Landers:

A Sharing with Writers subscriber writes:

I had more or less decided to throw up my hands and let [my book] sink or swim under its own weight...but, I am newly encouraged. Of course, I would like to get on with my new book....

Carolyn's Answer:
Oooh! Please don't do this, Monica. The work you do promoting this first book will continue to propel the next--from the networking and contacts you make to the fan base you build. Of course, you'll need a balance (something I have trouble doing, too! ) But don't give up! Publicity builds on itself. If you let your publicity lie fallow on your early books as you write your new ones, you lose your momentum.

That's my pep talk for the day. (-:
CHJ

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New members will help Authors' Coalition serve all its members better! Ask your writing friends to join at http://authorscoalitionandredenginepress.com. Paid members get a favorite review posted, consideration for an interview or review in Yarnspinners and Wordweavers. Membership is reasonable, too. We're even planning a speakers' bureau.

Tell friends to visit our blog, too. There they'll learn how to spark generally insipid book fairs by using value-added promotions: http://redenginepress.com/chjohnson .
http://authorscoalitionandredenginepress.com
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Author Successes

(You are invited to send me news about your successes. New books, awards and more. If you read about others' successes you'll not only be inspired, you'll glean resources for future successes of your own.)

Steve Haberman, has published The Beginner's Guide to Top Low Cost Common Stock Mutual Funds. It's a primer for the novice about investing in the stock market through low expense mutual funds and includes 13 top long term performers. For more information: http://www.beginnersmutualfundguide.com and
http://www.lulu.com/content/212313
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John Amen, poet and editor of the Pedestal Magazine, is the North Carolina Arts Council's featured poet. Read Sara Clayton's (very) generous intro, as well as several poems from More of Me Disappears and learn more about this opportunity for poets at http://www.ncarts.org/today_poem.cfm .John's site is http://www.johnamen.com/
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Monica B. Morris's new novel, that ridiculous blue sky, is the Featured Book of the Month in All Books Review (www.allbookreviews.com). Monica can be found at www.MonicaBMorris.com This review site where Monica's book is front page and center may be a resource you can use.
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"AC is the current that propels your writing career."
Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Authors' Coalition Founder
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Tip: There is a Yahoo group where authors and publishers announce their recently released books that are open for review. Here is the email address to subscribe to the group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ReviewersChoice/join

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Fun and F r * *: If you purchased The Frugal Book Promoter in the past, I'd love for you to review it on Amazon or BN.com, perhaps just tell what part of it you found most valuable. If you do, send me the review link (URL) and I will send you an excerpt from my soon-to-be-released The Frugal Editor: Put Your Best Book Forward to Avoid Humiliation and Ensure Success that includes some sidebars from the book that will help you with some tricky grammar. As a thank you, of course. HoJoNews@aol.com
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Carolyn's Appearances and Teaching:

New!Carolyn Howard-Johnson's new course at UCLA is Creating a Promotion Package for Your Fiction or Nonfiction Book (Engl. 735.1, Reg. #S9465). It is scheduled for April 14, 2007, one day only. On the UCLA campus, Public Policy Building, Room 1278, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
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Paulette Ensign, board member of Publishers and Writers of San Diego, a SPAN and PMA affiliate, has invited Carolyn Howard-Johnson to speak on "Marketing Your Book or Published Product" from Unknown to Best-Seller Sat., Jan 27, 2007 in Encinitas, CA. Learn more about the organization and their programs at: http://www.publisherswriters.org/
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New for 2007! Coming Saturday April 21, 2007 at 10 am. Led by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Poetry! Don't Let It Molder in a Drawer, Publish It! A seminar and poetry reading at the Glendale City Central Library (California) in the auditorium.
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New for 2007 Mark April 28th and 29, 2007, for the LA Times/UCLA Festival of Books. More to come soon in this newsletter.
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New for 2007 Carolyn will speak on "Your Media Release: You Write So You Can Do It! September 8, 2007 at the Valley Cities Jewish
Community Center in Sherman Oaks, CA www.CalWritersSFV.com

New for 2007 Carolyn will speak at the fourth Annual Pen to Paper Literary Symposium October 6, 2007, Dayton, Ohio. The conference will include tracks for music and screenwriting, in addition to writing and publishing books. Start planning now to attend this elite event and take advantage of the early bird special (www.penofthewriter.com/pentopaper).

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Authors' Coalition members! For credibility, use the AC logo on your promotional materials. Ask for it by sending an e-mail to HoJoNews@aol.com or download it with a click from the AC site http://authorscoalitionandredenginepress.com.
Be sure to link it to the AC site, too!
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Promo Idea:

Subscribers Janet Elaine Smith and Allyn Evans reminded me of a site that would work well for many of us. I listed my own books on it a long time ago but it is designed for people to use as a catalog for their own libraries. Still, to have one's book listed in many, many people's libraries might work to our advantage. Allyn, author of Grab the Queen Power: Live Your Best Life, reminds me that the traffic report shows that this site is a popular one. Find them at: http://www.librarything.com/.

Now, here's how the power of a great list-serve, newsletter or authors' group like Authors' Coalition. We can make a difference by working together. We'd need someone to coordinate it, of course, but you add their books to your library, they add yours. You can see how this process could mushroom creating a network on this site. These would work like links. An SWW subscriber adds your book to their library list, you promise to add theirs to yours.

I know it's a busy time of year but think about it. Maybe someone could start a Yahoo Group specifically for this purpose. This could be a great way to increase networking capabilities, especially those of you who need to utilize any method possible because your write fiction, not easy-to-promote how-to books.

A reminder, here: I am a fiction writer and poet, too. I know how hard it is to promote these genres. Nevertheless it can be done!

Even if this doesn't work, if each of you went to this site and registered your own books and a fellow author's book, too, think of the power! Sure that one book could be Grisham or Rice but how about sending out a little Karma for writers who aren't that famous?
CHJ
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Thank Yous:

(Note: Each thank you may be set with a jewel of a resource for you to plumb for your book. Watch for them! Adapt them to your own publishing and promotion needs!)

To Jeremy Daniel Seffens who just reviewed Frugal on Amazon and B&N.
The Amazon link is http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/193299310X/ref=cm_cr_dp_2_1/002-1680961-1254412?ie=UTF8&customer-reviews.sort%5Fby=-SubmissionDate&n=283155
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To Erica Miner, editor of a newsletter for journalers and other writers, for including information on Cherished Pulse, the new e-chapbook from Maggie Ball and me, our Valentine offering to friends and family. Buy one for less than a Hallmark card and pass it around to all those you love who would appreciate a more unconventional Valentine. Subscribe to Erica's newsletter (she's a generous promoter of her subscribers) at http://www.ericaminer.com/newsletter.php
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To Adam Cohen and Jendi Reiter, editors of Winning Writers, for recommending The Frugal Book Promoter: How to Do What Your Publisher Won't over expensive (and possibly fraudulent) publicity services. For more resources (and warnings!) like this, you can subscribe at: http://www.winningwriters.com/contests/free/fr_login.php
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Wayne Crawford, editor of Lunarosity (http://www.zianet.com/lunarosity/ ) for accepting a very short story of mine. Lunarosity is a literary journal that publishes poetry and short fiction. "Artemis" will be published in April or February of 2007. Check it out for your own submissions.
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To Valerie L. Coleman, guru behind the Pen to Paper Literary Symposium, for posting my picture and biography as a presenter so early. This conference will be held October 5 & 6, 2007 in Dayton, Ohio. To learn more, go to http://www.penofthewriter.com/pentopaper.html
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To Star Publish and Star Marketing Director Janet Elaine Smith for featuring a interview of me by Rebecca Brown (editor of a well-known review site) as part of the Star Publish News site: http://starpublishnews.tripod.com/id10.html
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Bev Purdum, Lynn White Shelby and ABWA Magazine Editors for running a half-page piece on the national newsletter competition I judged for them (the American Business Women's Association) It included a nice biography and mention of my books. Subscribers may be interested in serving as judges as a means for exposure to their target audience. Those interested in the networking possibilities with ABWA will find information at
www.abwa.org
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To Jewel Sample, author of Flying Hugs and Kisses, for including a Frugal Book Promoter link on the site for her children's book on grieving. See http://members.aol.com/__121b_WWN/TAo+32eVsXubrG5saLSOLTFclZvj
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To Mike Kechua for mentioning an excerpt published in Long Story Short (http://www.alongstoryshort.homestead.com/001024_0530_0008_lsls.jpg ) in the Muse Group list-serve. How nice it is when we take care of one another like that. I got a reminder that it was published and he gave it a little plug, He said, "This nostalgic tale is loaded with visuals." meant as a prompt, I'm sure, for other authors on the list. The story has a Christmas theme (a rather unusual one). It's called "Milk Glass." Mike is editor of Flash Tales Magazine at www.flash-tales.com. He is looking for submissions.
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To Salute! Thank you to the editors of this great newsletter. Their target audience is those interested in the military, subjects of war (and peace) and those who support our troops. They ran a lovely reminder that my chapbook Tracings won an award from the Military Writers of America. It includes several poems built around my childhood memories of World War II and of watching my grandson off to Iraq, in this, our current war. Here is a small quotation for those of you who don't know me as anything other than The Frugal Book Promoter.

"It is 1940. I settle into my uncle’s
arms, he on his way to pilot B42s,
something about the Blitz
something I know,
must be related to lightning,
to the undersides of clouds
tinged with fire. He leaves behind
his new Buick, celery-colored
with peek-a-boo holes
in its side, I, too, soon discarded
to my mother’s pale hand."

Do you know a veteran who might enjoy either the newsletter or the chapbook? For the complimentary newsletter, send an e-mail with "Subscribe" in the subject line to katieseyes@aol.com. Find the chapbook on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1599240173/ref=cm_arms_pdp_dp/002-3692730-7456014
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To Joyce Faulkner, author of In the Shadow of Suribachi (http://joycefaulkner.com), for her Amazon review of Tracings, my chapbook of poetry. She says,
"This book is like gentle whiffs of Chanel #5 -- a perfect gift for mothers to give daughters, girlfriends to give other girlfriends, men to give lovers...poets to share with other poets…" Find the full review on Amazon's Tracings page http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1599240173/ref=cm_arms_pdp_dp/002-3692730-7456014

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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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Resources
From Elizabeth Lucas-Taylor

(Elizabeth will contribute one valuable resource per SWW issue--either a great place to sell material or find writing craft or promotional idea. Here is her first. )

Paying Publication: KALLIOPE - Pays on publication. Seeks nonfiction, fiction, photos/artwork, Female Literary, and POETRY. http://opencampus.fccj.org/kalliope/k-contrb.html

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When was the last time you bought a book from an author you know? "Tracings" my new chapbook of poetry is available for that honor at www.amazon.com/gp/product/1599240173/qid=1141623936/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-4692447-2218401?s=books&v=glance&n=283155
but any book mentioned in any one of your "Sharing with Writers" newsletters would be a nice gesture. If all of us directed more of our reading to newer authors who write in genres we love or genres we need to stretch into, we would do ourselves and the publishing industry a great favor.
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Metaphors and Similes to Make You Smile:

(Every year English teachers from across the country submit their collections of analogies and metaphors actually found in high school essays. I can't acknowledge the resource but I thought they might not mind if I published them one at a time. I also thought some of you might have some favorites you could contribute.)

Here is one of the teachers' favorites. Anyone who remembers the old story problems we were given at math time in grade school will appreciate this:

"The young fighter had a hungry look, the kind you get from not eating for a while."

========================================================If you enjoy "Sharing with Writers" please nominate it for Writer's Digest's 101 Best Newsletters for Writers. We aren't big, we aren't old. So it would take a huge outpouring from subscribers to make a dent. Send an e-mail to writersdig@fwpubs.com with subject line, "101 Best Newsletters for Authors" and let them know what this newsletter does for you!
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RESOURCES

Family Resource: Flying Hugs and Kisses by Jewel Sample is sensitive grief recovery book. http://hometown.aol.com/__121b_WWN/TAo+32eVsXubrG5saLSOLTFclZvj
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Sign up for The Web-Savvy Writer e-zine (http://www.websavvywriter.com)
and receive a complimentary copy of the special report "Your Author Website: 21 Content Ideas for Profit and Publicity," written by
Patrice-Anne Rutledge, author of The Web-Savvy Writer: Book Promotion
with a High-Tech Twist (Pacific Ridge Press, 2006)
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Alternative-Read.com's blog is all about your writing and you and you and you. Find it here: http://tjbook-list.blogspot.com/
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Wordpix Solutions offers design, production and book shepherding services for self published authors. www.wordpix.com/authors
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PENCILS™ - A Proofreading & Copyediting Company
"Improving the written word one letter at a time." Let Laura Kerley help you present your work in the best light possible!
E-mail: pencilsproofreading@yahoo.com Web: http://www.pencilsproofreading.com
Phone: 310.357.9140:
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"Publishing and Promoting" is one of my favorite groups for meeting peers. It is moderated by award-winning suspense novelist Diane J. Newton, http://dianejnewton.bravehost.com/
To subscribe go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/publishingandpromoting/ .
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Dr. Bob Rich, freelance editor, finds the good things in your book and makes suggestions for improving it. Find him at http://bobswriting.com/editing.html
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Success Literary Services offers complete book manuscript services. They were honored with twelve awards. References. http://www.successliterary.com / suc-srv@pacbell.net
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HUGS, HOPE, and Peanut Butter: Finding Light Behind Life's Storm Clouds is a book of humorous, inspirational essays illustrated by critically ill children. www.hugsandhope.org/pb.htm
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The Compulsive Reader reviews books!. Find interviews, literary news, criticism, a no - c^st e-zine, and more. http://www.compulsivereader.com/html.
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Do bookstores owe you money? Michelle Dunn's books 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, edits a newsletter with an emphasis on journaling. Subscribe at: http://www.ericaminer.com/newsletter.php
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Need help with your writing career? From coaching and ghostwriting to publishing and marketing, contact your Author's Advocate, Patrika Vaughn, at http://www.acappela.com/.
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Dreams of Grandeur, a book of poetry 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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Quark Soup by Magdalena Ball breaks linguistic convention, using the strange anti-matter world of astrophysics and quantum physics to capture the bonds that tie human beings together."
http://www.compulsivereader.com/html/images/quarkindex.htm
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For snappy marketing tips and the f~r~e~e report "How to Obtain Book Reviews," subscribe to the PR Postcard at
http://www.authorscompanion.com/
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Spirited Woman, launches the Spirited Woman Circle, a monthly phone conversation series with bestselling authors. Learn more at http://www.TheSpiritedWoman.com/spirited_woman_circle/
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Cynthia Brian, Media Coach, Writer, Author, Speaker, TV/Radio Personality, Spokesperson. www.star-style.com , www.goddessgals.com and www.starstyleproductions.com
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Francine Silverman, publisher of Book Promotion Newsletter, serves authors by e-mailing Expert Sheets to the media. 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 brings authors, bookstores, publishers and reviewers together. Subscribers can write a short article of interest for publication. Send an email to nate@redenginepress.com with "Y&W Newsletter" in the subject line.
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Sun Signs for Writers: Take a sneak peek at how astrology can benefit (and entertain!) writers with a new Writers' Digest book: http://www.wdeditors.com/wordpress/fall-2006-titles/sun-signs-for-writers/ )
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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 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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Has writing lost its spontaneity? Find 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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Find a f * * *, database which details over 2,000 literary and genre magazines and publishers at Dee Rimbaud's site: 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.
http://www.redenginepress.com/
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Check out Star Publish Times as an example of what small publishers can do for their authors. It is at http://starpublishnews.tripod.com
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For expert and up-to-date advice for writers from writers go to http://www.writeradvice.com. You'll find author interviews, reviews, contests and markets and more. The site, edited by B. Lynn Goodwin, is open to submissions.
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Book Exclusives! Find insider news from authors, publishers, agents, editors and others involved in the book biz. Read excerpts, interviews and get in on the latest in promotions, sales and contests. http://pubproauthors.bravehost.com/
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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. 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 to be reviewed. The books 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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The Scribal Press News Calendar. The news calendar of writer events around the world, no matter where you live. Find it at: http://www.scribalpress.com/thisnthat.html?
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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-f e e 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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Carolyn Howard-Johnson will take a limited number of editing jobs each month. These are complete edits and include a tutorial on edits made. Fiction and poetry only. HoJoNews@aol.com with "Edit" in the subject line.

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