The Ink Tree Report October, 2005
I have a HUGE announcement this month and one I've been waiting to
spout off about for months now! After much planning and organizing,
Ink Tree has just launched the pilot run of The Write Stuff
- bound and determined to succeed. This is a competition like
nothing you've seen before.
You see, we felt that authors had been left out of the "reality"
craze that has been so popular in the past few years. Everyone is
searching for the next big singer or actor, but nobody is providing
this kind of opportunity for authors. Well, we're changing that
because our goal, as always, is to provide innovative opportunities
to maximize success for authors!
So, what is it? The Write Stuff is a competition in search of the
next big bestselling book. It's open to any and all book ideas
(fiction and non-fiction) and the winner will win an actual
publishing contract worth $35,000!
Now, this is just our pilot run and it is ONLY available to
residents of Southern Alberta, Canada at this time. But... we're
moving it around and we'll be coming to your area soon.
You can read all about it at
http://www.findingthewritestuff.com
All the best,
Joni Pypers
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related to self publishing and book marketing.
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http://www.inktreemarketing.com
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Marketing, Marketing, Marketing
Confused about choosing a Self Publishing
Company or Self Publishing Service?
What do you need to know before you sign on?
It seems that self publishing is becoming more and more popular by
the minute. Authors are realizing that they now have the power to
retain control of their books and to keep profits for themselves.
However, with this rising popularity comes the emergence of more and
more self publishing companies and self publishing services. There
are endless options and it can be overwhelming. How do you choose?
What should you look for? Is it worth it? Do you know exactly what
these companies can do for you?
No matter what you decide, know this: you should not, ever, enter
into any agreement with a self publishing service or self publishing
company without doing your research.
You must have a solid understanding of the publishing industry, and
of your rights as author and publisher, before jumping into any
contract.
For example, do you know:
whether or not you should sign over your copyright?
exactly which rights you should give up, and which you should
retain?
what the duration of the contract should be?
what the publishing service is doing, and should be doing, to
promote your book?
how to retain the right to sell the book yourself?
and much, much more.
Just having your book "published" is not enough anymore. You must
have it published properly and you must market it properly. If you
don't know how to publish and market the right way, you're going in
blind and you will have nothing but obstacles in your way.
As a self publisher, you are now competing with the big publishing
houses. Your book must be able to stand up against the big
bestsellers. If it doesn't, it won't sell. Do you know how to make
sure that it does?
Know your rights. If you enter into publishing well armed with
research, knowledge and support, you are a step ahead. You are well
on your way to publishing a book that will sell. After all, that is
your goal, isn't it?
© Copyright 2004 Ink Tree Ltd.
Ink Tree Ltd. helps authors publish, market and sell books. We have
all the tools you need to succeed in book publishing. Let us help
you make your book a success.
http://www.inktreemarketing.com
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Tips You Can Use
Have you thought about professional speaking as an added source of
revenue to your book sales?
Tom Antion’s site is filled with help, resources and services to
help speakers get ahead. If you want to crack into speaking or
become a better speaker, this is the place for you.
Click
Here
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Have You Heard?
In case you missed it in the intro, check out our newest project,
open only to residents of Southern Alberta, Canada at this time, but
coming to your area soon:
http://www.findingthewritestuff.com
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Mention My Book!
Don’t forget to submit YOUR book! You'll find instructions at the
end of this section.
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The Food Journal of Lewis & Clark
Gold Medalist, 2004 Ben Franklin Award’s Bill Fisher Award for Best
First Book, Non-fiction
Available at:
www.historycooks.com
Mary Gunderson, Author
This award-winning cookbook brings history as close as a bite of
buffalo jerky or a taste of hominy. Author, food historian, and
lecturer Mary Gunderson blends excerpts from Lewis and Clark’s
journals with brief history lessons and more than 80 authentic
recipes she faithfully created for the book. This is the book that
links food to the spirit of the endeavor.
In this unique Lewis & Clark cookbook, Food Journal readers live the
journey as it unfolds through the sensory adventure of what the
travelers ate, including food supplies brought from St. Louis and
Philadelphia, foods hunted and gathered, and foods traded from
tribal people. This distinctive book offers a tale of daily life on
the trail from the journey’s birth in Thomas Jefferson’s imagination
to St. Louis’s welcome for the returning Corps of Discovery.
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Not Just for Vegetarians
Delicious Homestyle Cooking, the Meatless Way
Available at:
http://www.notjustforveg.com/
Geraldine Hartman, Author
No matter what your diet preferences, vegetarian or meat-based, if
you and your family enjoy delicious, easy-to-prepare, homestyle
recipes, this timely new book is for YOU!
With more and more people looking for ways to significantly reduce
(or eliminate) their meat consumption, without giving up family
favorite comfort foods, this collection of sumptuous triple-tested
recipes is the answer to having it all!
Enjoy tempting redos like: Old-Fashioned Veggie Stew with Parsley
Dumplings, Red, White and Black Chili, Family-Favorite Lasagne,
Quickie Cabbage Rolls, Mushroom Stroganoff with Herbed Pasta, Veggie
'Chick' Burgers, Pizzas with a Twist and so much more.
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***The intention of our Mention My Book section is to give free
exposure to self published books. Every bit of publicity counts! If
you want to submit your book for mention, please send an email with
the subject line “Mention My Book!” to us at:
info@inktreemarketing.com***
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Inspiration
Wherever you see a successful business, someone once made a
courageous decision.
-- Peter Drucker
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To your publishing success,
Joni Pypers
VP Marketing
Ink Tree Ltd.
For more information on Ink Tree and our self publishing and book
marketing services for authors and publishers, visit us at:
http://www.inktreemarketing.com
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