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In this issue:
Commentary
Writing Tutorial
Favorite Web Site of The Week
Links
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Many subscribers to Author Tips are sending me emails asking if I could help educate them on the concepts of ebooks, self-publishing and the marketing of self-published work. Many of these people are subject matter experts in some field of business or industry who are interested in writing their own book or ebook, but are still coming up to speed on the business.
Here is an article I wrote that was published earlier this month in ManagmentConsultingNews.com. The is extremely insightful about the ebook and self-publishing business and how you can use these technologies to grow your business.
On the Knowledge Download website, there are four key areas about the ebook and self-publishing business. At the end of this newsletter are the links to the site where you can learn more.
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Customer Comments
Skip,
Thank you. I can't even imagine what life you must live always answering my emails so fast. But I really want to thank you for all the wonderful help you give to me. - Dr. Bob Rankin
Dr. Rankin is in the middle of building his very first ebook website. He has written 5 ebooks and is very excited to get online and begin to market his vast experience and knowledge to help other people.
Dr. Rankin is one of many authors building their first ebook website. To get your own, go to:
http://www.knowledge-download.com/order.html
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TUTORIAL
In this week's issue, we give you Part 4 of our professional author tutorial series. This series is in 5 parts and has been written by Michael LaRocca, an English teacher, writer, teacher of Advanced Writing in China and consultant. Michael has a lot to say to you in his Writing Tutorials.
About Writing
Lesson Five -- Closing Thoughts
In the previous lesson, we talked about soft sell.
Now, at the end of my free workshop, I’ll tell you about 2 URLs that I think will help you and one that won’t. You can decide if any are worth a visit.
After that, I’ll get back to the lesson.
Books OnLine Directory
http://freereads.topcities.com
You’ve been to parts of it already and seen that it delivers something you’re looking for. (I hope.) Don’t forget to go back from time to time. Especially if you didn’t find the dog and cat photos. All work and no play...
Mad About Books
http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/michaellarocca
Since it’s been at the bottom of every lesson, has curiosity taken you there yet? If not, it’s a free monthly email newsletter to keep you up-to-date on the latest info as I find it. Plus, it has a certain goofy charm that the website lacks.
If you visit the Mad About Books URL, you can read the archives in the Message Section. If you like it, you can subscribe. Whether you like it or you don’t, you can pick up lots of free books in the Files Section that I didn’t write and one that I did.
Both URLs mention my for-sale books, but in the background. I’ll hope you look one day out of curiosity or because you really like my generous nature, but it’s not mandatory. Soft sell.
From Watha, NC, USA to Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
This site doesn’t mention writing at all, and I’d appreciate it if we keep it that way. I wrote it for my students. I teach English in Hangzhou China, and this is where I tell all about it. Along with a hefty helping of personal history and photos. How I got here, how I quit a job via email to marry a lovely Australian, stuff like that. Just for fun. It won’t help you a bit.
Now let’s get back to your writing. That’s why you’re here.
Here's something you've heard before, but I don't believe you can hear it enough. When your manuscript is rejected -- and it will be -- remember that you aren't being rejected. Your manuscript is.
One reader took me to task for that statement, claiming he’d never been rejected in his life. I’m very happy for him. But why, if I may be so bold as to ask, would he need advice on How To Get Published? I’d rather he write some advice so I can hang up my “helper guy” hat and learn from a master.
But I digress. You aren’t being rejected, I was saying. Your manuscript is.
Did you ever hang up the phone on a telemarketer, delete spam, or close the door in the face of a salesman? Of course, and yet that salesman just moves on to the next potential customer. He knows you're rejecting his product, not him.
Okay, in my case I'm rejecting both, but I'd never do that to an author. Neither will a publisher or an agent. All authors tell other authors not to take rejection personally, and yet we all do. Consider it a target to shoot for, then. Just keep submitting, and just keep writing.
The best way to cope with waiting times is to “submit and forget,” writing or editing other stuff while the time passes.
And finally, feel free to send an e-mail to me anytime. laroccamichael@hotmail.com. I'll gladly share what I know with you, and it won't cost you a cent.
I would wish you luck in your publishing endeavors, but I know there's no luck involved. It's all skill and diligence.
Congratulations on completing the course! No ceremonies, no degrees, and no diplomas. But on the bright side, no student loan to repay.
All my best,
Michael LaRocca
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Favorite Web Site of The Week
I found this website recently and quite frankly, am using many of Mark Thompson's tools.
He has an excellent assortment of handy, quick install utilities including a Cookie Wall, PC disk and memory utilities, programmer tools and too much to mention here. These are the categories you can find tools in, and if you're into online audio, be sure to check out the huge assortment of Mark’s offerings:
Audio
Network
Programming
System
MP3
You might think that these tools cost a bundle. You'd be wrong. They are all fully functioning and free.
http://www.analogx.com/welcome.htm
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That’s it for this week. I hope you are enjoying Author Tips. With our tutorials, the newsletter is quite a bit longer than usual. If you have any feedback, suggestions or would like some free publicity, send it to me and we’ll print your question or comment and website or email address.
My best regards,
Skip
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Links
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Learn about publishing your ebook
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See you next week!
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