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Blogger: Kathleen Y’Barbo, Publicist
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Every time an author looks into a camera, clips on a microphone, or speaks at an event covered by reporters, an opportunity for publicity–good or …
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We may be fairly agreed on what constitutes appropriate reading for children of various age levels, but the whole business of what we adults find offensive is another matter. It probably …
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Blogger: Etta Wilson
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I am incensed by an article in School Library Journal in early February entitled “A Dirty Little Secret.” The author Debra Whelan is trying to make the case …
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Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Here’s my last list of conference advice for you! It’s a good idea to know what you’re getting yourself into before you attend a conference. I suggest you …
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Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski
Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
At conferences, sometimes awkward moments happen that I wish to avoid. These are caused by conferees who don’t yet know the “rules of conference etiquette.” Here are my …
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Blogger: Kathleen Y’Barbo
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Welcome to your weekly publicity blog post!
With money tight and book launches often done on ever-shrinking budgets, I’m often asked what authors should be doing …
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Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski
Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Meetings are an integral part of writers’ conferences. You have a chance to meet with other writers, agents, and editors. Here are my suggestions for your meetings with …
Appointment Advice: Settle Your Nerves Through Preparation.Read More
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Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski
Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
At the end of the month, I’m attending the Florida Christian Writers’ Conference. Click HERE to go to their website. Because of my upcoming trip, I thought I …
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: San Francisco Writer’s Conference
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This week I’ve touched on some of the subjects that make us cringe: money and the unfairness of compensation; success or the lack thereof; and those sales numbers …
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Blogger: Kathleen Y’Barbo
Location: PR Office, The Woodlands, Tex.
Are you Twittering yet? I certainly hope so!
That means you’ve dipped your toe into the pool of social networking. Bravo! Now what? Send your Twitters out where they will reach …