If you write or create illustrations click on the URL below and read about the first-ever OnCopyright conference, If you have concerns, make your comments here!

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Tags: children's book review

Never too young to polish those writing skills.
Read the great blog at http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/860000286/post/1080025508.html
What is your reaction?

Tags: teen authors

Great Blog on small town library click http://www.libraryjournal.com/blog/1010000101/post/1510024951.html 
enjoy, make your own comment here.

 

PW Blog blasts new "Nudity in Print Ban in Indiana"  
Catch it by going to http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/660000266/post/1080024108.html

Wonder about potty training "How to" books?

Blog in PW asks published authors, "Speaking as a reader, I say, "What's to do? Don't the publishers advertise, market the book, set up signings and get you on Oprah?

"..... After listening to the authors, it appears to be more like, "Every writer for themself." I'm assured that the "big name" authors are promoted by the publishers, but regular, everyday writers are left to their own devices."

"So, what's the most effective method to promote a new book? The talk shifts to conferences and what to bring. Bookmarks are the favorite, along with magnets, pens, button pins, candy and calendars. Then setting up your own book signings." I also suggest calling bookstore and ask for a book singing.

"Keeping your website updated is key.

You want to have your new book front and center, with a clickable button that allows prospective readers to "Buy the Book." .... www.author-illustr-source.com listed writers and illustrators is a good example and cost effective.

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Communication is the key to succesful school visits. The good news is that most presentations are succesful and fun. When the school personnel do not adequately prepare themselves and their students to be interactive and assume that once the presenter is there they can stop controlling their students and leave the control up to the presenter, the resultant chaos nullifies the value of the school visit.

Recently published authors and illustrators of books for children find that self promotion is an important step for increasing book sales and royalties.
I am looking for success stories about school visits by published authors.

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