Today’s tele-class “2001: A Publishing Odyssey” was a huge success!
Listen to the tele-class replay at (641) 715-3412, Access Code: 171279#, or download the audio recording below.
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Yesterday’s tele-class “2001: A Publishing Odyssey” was a huge success!
Listen to the tele-class replay at (641) 715-3412, Access Code: 171279#, or download the audio recording here>> (Scroll to bottom of page.)
Publishing has changed more in the past year than it has in the previous 50. And the rate of change is getting faster and faster. The rules that seemed to be written in stone have begun to erode and are disappearing entirely.
Change is exciting and confusing at the same time. There are more opportunities to get published than ever before—if you know what you’re doing. Now, with all the changes, it’s harder than ever to know what to do. And, wrong decisions can be costly errors. But what if you had a mentor to guide you to the next step—no matter where you are right now?
Join publisher and author Shelley Lieber in a free teleclass that will help you make informed decisions about how to:
Free Class: 2010: A Publishing Odyssey
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm ET (1pm CT, 12pm MT, 11am PT)
Call Details: (641) 715-3300, Access Code 171279#
Yesterday’s tele-class “Twitter Your Way to Publishing Success” has gotten rave reviews from listeners! Here’s some of the feedback we’ve received plus a link to download the audio, in case you missed the class.
“I thoroughly enjoyed your Twitter seminar today. I like the way you think – and the advice you give! :)” –Julia Schopick
“I have never listened to a call from anyone before. I just want to let you know that I found it to be interesting, informative and you now have a fan. I am an author getting ready to put my book on Smashwords. I got that information from your newsletter. Thank you and keep doing what you are doing. You are helping so many of us.” –Ellen Brazer
“Great teleconference today! –J L Richardson MD
“I really loved and appreciated your Twitter tele-seminar today. Very helpful and timely also for me!!” –Bluedolphin Crow
Listen to the tele-class replay at (641) 715-3412, Access Code: 171279#, or use the link below to download the audio recording:
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Use the phrase “self-publishing” or “independent author” and most people think of books. I believe, however, the correct definition of “self-publishing” is someone who publishes his or her own work in any format.
Are you tired of making lists: things to do, goals to make, promises to keep…? I am. It seems it never ends and there’s always another list to make. So, I decided to take a good, honest look at why I haven’t lost the weight, made the money or gone on the trip.
This is what I discovered. I’ve accomplished far more than I had thought, but there are still important milestones I’ve yet to reach. So, what is the difference between what I have accomplished and what I have not?
At first I thought is was a matter of belief. But I truly do know I can lose five pounds, make more money and go on a vacation, because I’ve done that all before. So I looked again at my list of what I’ve done and what I haven’t done–and something jumped out at me with serious “aha” velocity.
The single distinguishing factor between my lists was that on one I had let go of my old ideas about how to do something and tried something new. Where I was stuck in the mud, I was holding on to how I’ve always done it. So, it was no surprise that what hadn’t worked in the past still did not.
And so, I have made an Ultimate Resolution that I believe will change my life. I am open and receptive to all possibilities. That means never saying (or thinking) I can’t do that, I’m too old for that, I don’t have enough money for that…and so on. It means never dismissing any idea just because it challenges my comfort zone.
In the past year, just changing my attitude about social networking (that it’s only for kids) has revolutionized my business. And once I decided that I would just play around with it, suddenly it wasn’t so hard to navigate the websites. The know-how seemed to come to me in all sorts of ways: tips online, people who knew how to do it, and my relaxed attitude about it all seemed to make the instructions easier to follow.
Several business strategies I wanted to employ but hadn’t because of the costs become possible when I decided that I’d find a way to do it without spending the money. Suddenly people who could provide what I needed showed up and wanted to partner with me for an exchange of services.
Do you see how simply opening your mind to all possibilities can change your whole world? No big visible big effort needed, just an ongoing gentle reminder to yourself not to reject anything or anyone without first looking with open eyes and open mind.
How many opportunities have you dismissed just because it didn’t fit your current view of reality? The only reality is that things change, so why not go with the flow instead of resisting?
Say it out loud. “I am open and receptive to all possibilities.”
Doesn’t that feel good? Much better than “I can’t,” which makes you feel yucky. And it applies to everything on your to-do list and goals sheet.
Join me this year in a creative thinking exercise. What’s really holding you back from achieving what you want? The circumstance, or how you think about the circumstance? Let’s all employ the Ultimate Resolution–I am open and receptive to all possibilities–and meet back in a year to tell our stories.
Are you in? Write your comments below. Do it now!
If any or all of this sounds foreign, scary or just plain overwhelming, you may want to consider getting some assistance. Having a mentor to guide you step by step through the process can be reassuring when navigating new and unfamiliar territory. And this is just the tip of the iceberg of what you can and need to be doing to build your audience. (And you know you need to do this before and while you’re writing the book, right?)
As the new year approaches and you write “get my book published” to yet another year’s resolution list, do something for yourself that can truly help you reach your goal. Don’t let another go by without taking real action.
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Until very recently, I used social networking sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn for professional reasons only. So, it made sense to keep my profile picture and information completely businesslike. Even though I’ve begun connecting with friends on these sites socially, I still prefer maintain a level of formality.
Many people are more casual about their web appearance, even in business. I’ve noticed photos posted with spouses, partners, children, grandchildren and even pets. It’s very acceptable on social networking sites, especially since the key word here is “social.” However, I am curious about what some people were thinking when they posted photos that included a roll of toilet paper or a basket of laundry in the background. Not even your friends want to see that.
Being married to a photographer has made me very conscious of photo composition, and I’m going to share some tips with you on how to take better photos and work with photos you already have. (more…)
