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Self-Publish And Promote Your Books

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:44:20 +0000

Xlibris, the self-publishing industry leader, has announced the launch of their Publishers Weekly Marketing Packages to help self-published authors in promoting their books.

These packages enable authors to maximize the full potential of their marketing campaign by promoting their self-published book on the different Publishers Weekly services that cover both print and online media.

Publishers Weekly is a well-respected international news magazine that serves all segments in the creation, production, marketing and sale of the written word. On print, their presence is made known through the Publishers Weekly Magazine. Online, they are known through the www.publishersweekly.com website where they feature five niche-oriented e-newsletters namely the PW Daily, Cooking the Books, Children’s Bookshelf, Religion BookLine, and PW Comics Week.

Combining online and print advertising, these marketing packages from the self-publishing leader gives authors the opportunity to reach out to not only the niche markets of their books, but also to literary agents and publishers looking for the next big thing in books.

For more information, please visit http://www.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.asp?src=apr&key=mm , e-mail pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4247, to receive a free publishing guide.

About Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly is a well-respect international news magazine that has been in publication for over 130 years. They are part of Reed Business Information’s Publishing Group (Reed Elsevier) and they belong to the same publishing house of Criticas, Library Journal, School Library Journal, Variety and Daily Variety.

About Xlibris
Xlibris was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Philadelphia, PA and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

Xlibris is a book publisher founded in 1997 and as the leading self publishing service provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Philadelphia, PA and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

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Any tips on writing scripts and screenplays?

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:44:22 +0000

I’d like to be able to send off scripts for TV shows, and screenplays to professional companies, but I don’t really know how they should be set out. Do you need special software, or can they be set up in word?
Also, any tips on the sort of style stage directions and descriptions of characters and scenes are written in? Do they tend to be written sparingly, leaving most of it to the director etc, or is it ok to go more creative with the language?

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The Screenwriter’s Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:24:01 +0000

Product Description
The Screenwriter’s Bible is six books in one. Book 1 — A screenwriting primer that provides a concise presentation of screenwriting basics. Book 2 — A workbook that walks the writer through the writing process, from nascent ideas through revisions. Book 3 — A formatting guide that presents correct formats for both screenplays and TV scripts. Book 4 — A spec writing guide that demonstrates today’s spec style through sample scenes and analysis. Book 5 — A sa… More >>

The Screenwriter’s Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script

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National Blind Children’s Society Large Print Books

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:18:56 +0000

The CustomEyes Book Service understands the need for custom made large print books for children who cannot see commercially available print. They provide large print books to members of the charity who have low vision. Each book is tailor made and produced in the font size and format to suit each individual child

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Selling Used And Rare Books On The Internet

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:50:07 +0000

An experienced book dealer and online seller reviews the process for selling rare and used books online Expert: Molly Mackey Bio: Molly Mackey has been an independent book dealer for more than 10 years. She gained her book knowledge as a used book buyer for Bodhi Tree bookstore on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Filmmaker: Louis Nathan

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Voyager 15th Anniversary Trailer

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:42:34 +0000

Celebrating 15 years of the Voyager imprint. Voyager has been publishing the best in SF, Fantasy and Horror books for the last 15 years. We invite you to take your imagination on a journey through our world.

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Interview with Frank Hink, author of the Ramion series of childrens books

admin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 23:36:31 +0000

Watch an interview with Frank Hinks, the author of the Ramion series of books, in which he talks about his latest book The Kingdom Of The Deep

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TOC 2010: Skip Prichard, “Are Ebooks Dead?”

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:51:00 +0000

Skip Prichard (Ingram Content Group, Inc.), “Are Ebooks Dead?”

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Re: Let’s Talk About Your Favorite Book!

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:41:19 +0000

Here is my Favorite book of all time.

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i like harry potter and twilight and mystery books which others should i read?

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:41:41 +0000

i love love twilight and harry potter
im not sure what else i should read? any recommendations? i dont really like the whole schi-fi types of books though.
i like mystery type books i also liked books like go ask alice a child called it confessions of a shopaholic ect.

which books should i read?
anyone have any good series i should check out??
thanks

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