== Special offer from Lee Silber at March meeting ==
For those of you at the Barnes & Noble meeting/field trip on
Saturday, you know we were all treated to an engaging, humorous, and
enlightening view into the world of traditional publishing by our guest
expert, Lee Silber. For those of you who weren't there, here is a
special deal straight from Lee.
Anyone who was at Barnes & Noble Saturday was offered a selection
of resources -- insider information that Lee has compiled from his
experience as a best-selling and award-winning author of 11 books. This
information is absolutely invaluable because it is not theoretical, but
time-tested and proven in the real publishing world.
Lee is extending this offer to anyone who's a member or supporter of PWSD -- but only until April 15.
Follow the directions below, and if you'd like to be added to Lee's
list for notification of future speaking engagements, or for info on
other resources, go to www.creativelee.com.
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1. Print this section and simply indicate which of the items below you are interested in and your mailing information.
2. Make the appropriate payment by check to Lee Silber -- including
$2.00 for postage (unless you're buying the full package).
3. Mail your order and your check to Lee at 822 Redondo Court, San Diego CA 92109 by April 15.
____ Sample press kit $10.00
____ Sample marketing plan $10.00
____ Sample book proposal $10.00
____ Sample query letters $ 5.00
____ All of the above $35.00
(Includes bonus writer's resource pack, copyright information, a copy
of Lee's "Summer Stories" book, and postage -- $26.00 value)
Name:
Mailing address:
Email address:
Please print clearly! Orders must be received by April 15, 2006. All packages will be sent out at that time.
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== Member Kevin Kilpatrick now maintaining PWSD website ==
Many thanks to Kevin for volunteering to maintain our website. As the
central point of communication for our members and supporters, outside
of our meetings, our website is a critical component of our
association. With Kevin's help, and as time allows, we hope to make the
site even better and more useful for everyone.
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== New Orleans libraries are rebuilding and need books ==
New Orleans Public Library is asking for any and all hardcover and
paperback books to restock the shelves after Katrina. The library staff
will assess which titles will be designated for the shelves. The rest
will be distributed to destitute families or sold for library
fundraising. The books can be sent to:
Rica A Trigs, Public Relations
New Orleans Public Library
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
If you point out to the post office that the books are for the library
in New Orleans, they will give you the library rate, which is less than
book rate.
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== PMA University, Washington DC, May 2006 ==
If you haven't already received information on the annual PMAU, which
precedes BookExpo America each May, you can check out the conference
details at http://www.pma-online.org.
It is *the* national event for independent publishers, self-publishers,
authors, and writers, and highly recommended by PWSD. Each year,
numerous PWSD members are presenters and/or participants -- we hope to
see you there!
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== "How to Sell 1 Million Copies of Your Info Products to Corporations" ==
And prior to PMAU, our very own Paulette Ensign will be your expert
facilitator and tour guide for "How to Sell 1 Million Copies of Your
Info Products to Corporations" on Tuesday, May 16, 9 a.m. – 5
p.m. (in Washington DC). Details are at http://www.tipsbooklets.com/bbb_2006.htm. Register now to save money and while seats are still available.
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== Links page ==
If you've overlooked the Links page on our website, check it out. There may be a resource or connection on there that you could use right now.
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== PMA and SPAN ==
PWSD is an affiliate of Publishers Marketing Association (PMA) and
Small Publishers of North America (SPAN). And as such, our members are
entitled to a discount membership with both organizations. As national
organizations with thousands of members, they offer tremendous
benefits, such as discounts on printing, shipping, and travel with
their preferred vendors. There are many other advantages to membership,
and we suggest you visit their websites at http://www.pma-online.org and http://www.spannet.org to learn more.
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== Andrew Chapman's marketing tip of the month ==
When doing a book event (think "event", not "signing"), incorporate a
raffle give-away following your presentation or whatever you may do.
Set up whatever drawing method you choose. (Names in a box, hand out
numbered tickets, etc.) Then, let people know beforehand, and at the
beginning, that you'll be giving away an autographed copy of your book
(or whatever prize) at the end. This method will greatly increase the
number of people who stay until the end of your event, and therefore
likely increase the chances of book sales. Keep in mind, however, that
in some areas it may be illegal to make the raffle purchase-based;
i.e., they have to buy (such as your book) to enter. At that point, it
becomes a lottery and is subject to a variety of laws. So, keep it
simple, keep it free, and you'll be better off.
