Hi I'm Tom Fulks of Sarasota FL. After a career in engineering, I am now writing. My first published full-length book is Under Wraps by Jay Coffman with Tom ...
Tom, I just read your book excerpt - what a great accomplishment, publishing your uncle's diary. Though he didn't want to describe the fighting, the account is...
I am Hope Clark, author of THE SHY WRITER: An Introvert's Guide to Writing Success. The book is sold via Booklocker.com, theshywriter.com, Amazon and B&N. I...
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I want to introduce myself to this group. Some of you may already know me, but I wanted to let everyone about how I got started writing, where I've been ...
Hi everyone, I was asked by someone if they could host a release party for my upcoming novel (July 1). I'm not sure if I want to do one. As of late I've...
Cheril Why not accept the release party since someone else is planning it? But as to another way to make one work, consider making it semi-formal or at...
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snip<<I am going to give a try at AAFES thanks to other members. It should be good for a military book. I am too cheap to hire a publicist. I feel that I...
I had mine at a museum. Everybody got a free tour. Nice to see you on this list, Hope! Happy trails, Judith HopeClark1@... wrote: Cheril Why not accept the...
Hi, Hope. I am not sure WHY signings are a traumatic event for you? I am quite surprised to find that I really like them. I'm probably your typical rather...
Tom wrote: <snip> ... I recommend hiring a publicist because she can find stores and other venues, including radio spots and even TV spots, especially for a ...
Jan I have no problem speaking. Get me talking about FundsforWriters and I'll talk all day long. But sitting there or standing there on display while people ...
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I like an event where I'm talking about the writing life. Instead of just sitting there hoping someone will buy my book. The interactive events seem to sell...
Cheril, I know that signings don't seem to produce many sales, but I would never, never turn down the invitation to have a release party! The people who show...
Hello, Hope. Now I understand. I admit, I was a bit confused because you wrote a book about shy writers, but then said you were uncomfortable at signings. ...
i can be up in front of an audience and it doesn't bother me at all because it is all scripted, but i can't handle the interaction. for those of you who have...
Hello Writers, I jsut signed up and I look forward to reading your archives and finding out about book signings and your experiences. I need to learn all I...
Welcome, Sue, and congratulations on your upcoming official entry into authorship. You'll find a lot of help here. We pretty much keep to topic, but if you'd...
LC Now that I agree with. When I speak before a group, I can do great, and I'd much rather sell books in that manner. I think the attendees prefer that as ...
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... and at least 1,000 people on your mailing list. As I said, you generally have to build this up one person at a time, especially if you are with a small...
Wow, April, sounds as if you've had a tough life. All I can offer is some practical advice. I'm quiet hard of hearing, and I belong to several lists for...
Hello! As a new member, please let me introduce myself… I am Jerry E. Smith, and I have been a freelance writer, poet and activist since the 1960s. I have...
Jerry, thanks for the very informative introduction, and welcome to the list. Sounds like you've had plenty of experience with readings and lectures, I'm sure...
thanks jan, i have bookmarks and business cards, but i hadn't really thought about printing up some brochures with the synopsis. i need to do that because i...
In a message dated 6/6/2005 4:22:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... with missed and/or mixed diagnoses that leave you wondering "what's wrong with me? have that...
thanks pat, the free candy sounds like a great idea. at least it's a way to get them over there without me having to say too much LOL!!!!!!! and even the...
Paul, Thanks for the warm welcome! I would be more than happy to share what I know. I have done well over 200 poetry readings and well over 100 radio...
Hey all, I have only 3 books of mine left. That's 3 book's of Nixa, MO and 3 of Ozark, MO. They are history books on the history of each town. They are ...
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