Publishing

A Cool App for Writers

May 18, 2012

My writing coach told me about Scrivener. It is made by Literature and Latte. It is a great tool for writers of all types. I am using it to transform my book outline into a manuscript. Scrivener is a flexible tool and you can start with an outline, or just jump in and start writing. […]

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Before You Write Your Book

January 25, 2012

Begin with the end in mind It is a great way to start any project and keep you going when you hit bumps along the way. I started writing two books this year. The outline for both of them came fast and furious and I scrambled to keep up with the energy flowing through me. […]

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Put it in Writing – A Great Way to Gain the Attention of Your Customers

November 15, 2011

Patricia V. Davis, author and marketing expert, spoke at the November meeting of the Bay Area independent publishers Association (BAIPA). One of her comments reminded me of one of the best ways to get attention for your business. Write about what you do. Building your platform means helping people understand the results of what you […]

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Share What You Know

November 7, 2011

This weekend was the official launch of the Wine Country WordPress Meetup. It was a refreshing to be on the receiving end of tips and resources to make my blog better. I learned something new from every person who was there. I appreciate the wisdom in the room. It reminded me that sometimes the most […]

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Want to Get Published? Join a Group

March 20, 2011

Writing a book is a great way to get known as an expert. In today’s world, you can publish it yourself. Many authors who have gone through the experience of traditional publishing are joining the ranks of the self-publishing world.   Jim Horan, author of The One Page Business Plan, was a speaker at the […]

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How to Make Real Money Selling Your Books

February 22, 2011

I just joined the Board for the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association. I become a member at last year’s Get Published! Institute. If you are thinking about writing a book, this is the best bargain you’ll ever find. A full day seminar with keynotes and breakout sessions all designed to help you Get Published! Register […]

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You Ought to be in Pictures

January 13, 2011

YouTube has surpassed Google as the most frequently used search engine online. More than 200 Billion views per day. Are you on YouTube? If not, what is keeping you from taking advantage of this free and powerful medium? Could it be that you don’t know how to create a video? Maybe you aren’t sure how […]

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Getting Animated

November 28, 2010

A fellow North Coast Mac User called me. He was interested in animation software for the Mac. He was planning a series of Video podcasts and wanted to create an animated logo. I told him it had been quite a while since I had tried my hand at animation. I used director and flash number […]

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I love a Yeti, microphone that is

June 30, 2010

I am in love with my new Yeti microphone from Blue.com. It came in a very cute box covered with cartoon abominable snow people singing and talking into a microphone. It stands about a foot high. I love the easy of use, the long usb cable (that allows you to get away from any computer […]

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An Editor Spins Her Thoughts about Web Content

May 12, 2010

This is a guest post by Linda Jay Geldens LindaJay@aol.com www.LindaJayGeldens.com You may be losing business or hurting your professional reputation by sending out unedited Web site copy.  Text that is riddled with errors will distract present or potential clients.  The reader will think:  Do I really want to buy a product or service from […]

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