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Friday, September 6, 2013 2:59:26 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled 89+ Book Marketing Ideas:
Marian L said, " Link back: http://www.authormedia.com/89-book-marketing-ideas-that-will-change-your-life/Here is a post that I found that every author should read, study and apply. I include myself. 89+ Book Marketing Ideas That Will…Increase your web..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:59:26 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Authors & Poets Beware!:
Marian L said, "Contests and Agencies to AvoidWebsite Information Credit: htt://www.winningwriters.comWe suggest you avoid the following contests and organizations. Many appear to be disguised vanity publishers, whose goal is to sell you expensive personalized..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:59:26 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled The Real Book on How to Cook- Win a Copy!:
Marian L said, "Purchase This BookKnow anyone who can’t cook but would love to learn? The Real Book on How to Cook is specifically created for new and novice cooks to teach them the basics rarely found in traditional cookbooks, such as how to compare recipes, how..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:59:26 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Step Into Summer with AQUA BLUE!:
Marian L said, "Get the BookThe "30" Second Synopsis:A friendship that begins to unravel. A young man fleeing the tragic loss of his mother. A romance that crosses the boundary of hatred and proves that love is stronger than the color of skin. Find it all in, AQUA..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:59:26 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Are eBooks Too Cheap? -Indie Authors' Reads this!:
Marian L said, "Here is a blog post that I found here:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/20/ebooks-cheap-price_n_1160383.htmlBy Melissa Foster for IndieReaderThere’s a lot of controversy circulating throughout the publishing industry about the pricing of..." more
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 10:20:40 PM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Defining Your Niche.:
Marian L said, "Marketing Tip: Original Post by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen- b-BUILDING A PLATFORM, f - SOCIAL NETWORKING, Marketing/Promoting Find this post on:http://joconquerobstacles.com/2013/04/08/defining-your-niche/Are you worried about positioning..." more
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 10:32:09 PM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled How to Avoid Seeing Your Book Cover On Another Book!:
Marian L said, "January 28, 2013 | Posted by Faydra Deon in FYI6 comments Post from: Independent Author Index "Hey, I saw your book cover on another book!" How to avoid this scenario... With self-publishing comes self-book-cover-creation...." more
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 3:08:00 PM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Which is better: Lightning Source or CreateSpace?:
Marian L said, "Toward a New Distribution Paradigm for Startups and Self-PublishersBlog Post Credit: IBPAby Jacqueline Church SimondsTags: Amazon , Distribution , Jacqueline Church Simonds For many years, the book business has pretty much been structured in one..." more
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 7:24:13 PM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled How Healthy is the Traditional Publishing Industry?:
Marian L said, "Here is a post I read and found interesting. Curious as to what your thoughts on this, might be? Is Traditional Publishing still needed? Find this post on: NPB..." more
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 7:38:04 PM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Must Read Post: 25+ Pieces of Writing Software You Should Know About:
Marian L said, "25+ Pieces of Writing Software You Should Know About by Ali Hale Credit: This post was found on: http://www.dailywritingtips.com/writing-software/ Of course, all you really need in order to write is a notebook and pen. But there are lots..." more
Thursday, July 12, 2012 3:17:59 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled How to successfully market a children's book:
Marian L said, "How to successfully market a children's bookBy Jo Linsdell Jo Linsdell is the author and illustrator of the rhyming children's picture book OUT AND ABOUT AT THE ZOO. Find out more about her at www.JoLinsdell.comMost authors, regardless of whether..." more
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:55:02 PM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled The importance of branding yourself as an author: Stick to one genre or else!:
Marian L said, "Credit: This guest post is from:Novel Publicity & CoTheir Website: www.novelpublicity.comThe rules of the publishing game have all changed in recent years, and with the onslaught of ever-newer social media tools, that’s not going to change for..." more
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:10:05 PM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled One Vote. One Minute. Make a Difference:
Marian L said, "It is so wonderful to have your literary work nominated for an award! However, the nomination is just the beginning. Now the voting begins and that's where your help is needed. Please take a minute to vote for the "Color Me Jazzmyne" Best-in-Series..." more
Thursday, May 10, 2012 9:30:35 PM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Finding a Publisher is Like Finding a New Pair of Jeans:
Marian L said, "So there I was, walking into the clothing store with high hopes as I headed toward the jeans department of a major retail store. As I reached the department, it suddenly occurred to me that I wasn't exactly sure which type of jeans I was looking..." more
Thursday, March 29, 2012 5:03:29 PM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled :
Marian L said, "The Stiletto Spring Book & Visa Gift Card Giveaway.It's Easy to Enter. Easy to Win. All You Have to DoIs...Follows the Instructions. You Could Be on Your Way to a New Pair of Stilettos!!!! Starts April 2, 2012. Ends April 28, 2012 a Rafflecopter..." more
Thursday, March 8, 2012 8:53:14 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Make it Epic!:
Marian L said, "“I came in with Halley's comet in 1835, and I expect to go out with it. It will be the greatest disappointment of my life if I don't go out with Halley's comet. The Almighty has said, no doubt: ‘Now here are these two unaccountable freaks; they..." more
Monday, March 5, 2012 9:42:19 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Page Forward: Turning Your Thoughts into a Published Page in 2010-Part 1:
Marian L said, "It's a new year, and for many that means looking for ways to turn their thoughts of publishing into a reality. Here's a new term to keep in mind—page forward. It means everything to a new author. Purpose is a term we hear often but to a new author..." more
Monday, March 5, 2012 9:42:19 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Page Forward Your Writing in 2010: Part 2:
Marian L said, "Is this the year our dreams become more than just mere thoughts in our heads? Answer yourself back with a strong and sound, yes! 2010 will be the year we Page Forward our writing thoughts. Here's how... Focus is not just a term, concept or fancy..." more
Monday, March 5, 2012 9:42:19 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Looking At "The Big Picture" Part 1:
Marian L said, "We have all had someone tell us that sometimes you just have to take a step back and look at "the big picture". The fact of the matter is that our journey to authorship requires that we do so.Truth is something that we must tell to everyone,..." more
Monday, March 5, 2012 9:42:19 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Looking at The Big Picture : Part 2:
Marian L said, "Looking at "The Big Picture" is what can keep any author moving toward page forwarding their writing thoughts. It can be the difference between having a dream and living a dream. In this post, we are going to look at the word "Big" and see how each..." more
Monday, March 5, 2012 9:42:19 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Looking at "The Big Picture" -Part 3:
Marian L said, "First, I know we are way behind with this post. My apologies.Here we are taking a final look at the concept behind looking at “the big picture” and trying to determine how the term might help us to page forward our..." more
Monday, March 5, 2012 9:42:19 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Meet the Authors : Week 1:
Marian L said, "These next two months will be dedicated to the authors who have been featured in Newbie's Magazine, a digital online publication that is focused on connecting passionate authors with passionate readers, like you! We will post one..." more
Monday, March 5, 2012 9:42:19 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Meet the Author:
Marian L said, "Meet the Author: Darine DavisNewbie's Feature Month: November 2009Page 10Author's Website:http://www.dniceone.com/Read Feature in Newbie's Magazine:http://www.editionduo.com/publication/?i=26339Step into the Bayou DramaSynopsis: Many stories of love..." more
Monday, March 5, 2012 9:42:19 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled Meet the Author: Week 3:
Marian L said, "Meet Author T.E. BestBIO:Born and raised in Stamford, CT; she attended the public school system where her love of books helped to create an escape from her every day trials. That love of reading developed into a love for writing. At a young age she..." more
Monday, September 9, 2013 11:35:34 AM
Marian L Thomas wrote a blog post titled I Want to Write a Book:
Marian L said, "By Paulette Harper JohnsonI have heard that statement so many times. When I started writing my first book in 2007, it took me all of three months to complete. To some, that might be a very short time. But believe me, I know authors who have written..." more