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Self-Publishing Rules
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I just wrote a Blog post entitled Five Essential Self-Publishing Rules. I have worked…Continue

Tags: publishing, book, self-publsihing, authors

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathryn May 15, 2011.

 

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Advertise your book, poetry, song, articles, and critiques. If you have a book, we want to know about it. Give us more than a blip. Tell us what the work is about and leave a review or two. Make sure you tell us where we can find it!See More
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Five Essential Self-Publishing Rules

 Five Essential Self-Publishing Rules tells self-publishers what they need to know in order to produce a minimally professional-looking book.. I have worked as a layout designer for a myriad of authors and still think that there are many more rules that apply. Since I work in publishing and don't have the author's perspective, I wondered if any of you self-publishers…See More
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Self-Publishing Rules

I just wrote a Blog post entitled Five Essential Self-Publishing Rules. I have worked as a layout designer for a myriad of authors and still think that there are many more rules that apply. Since I work in publishing and don't have the author's perspective, I wondered if any of you self-publishers have suggestions for others who want to do the same thing. What is your advice for…See More
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About Me:
Diedre Callam, Founding Editor-In-Chief of KiK Magazine, is a publishing and communications specialist with expertise in publishing, graphic/layout design, and professional writing. Ms. Callam’s graduate education and professional experience have allowed her to develop specialized skills, including project coordination, branding, marketing, public relations, basic video editing, curriculum development, and training.
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At 11:23pm on January 23, 2012,
AuthorDM Yates said…

Deidre, you are a member of the group Believe in Yourself.  It used to be called WMD Promote Your Works.  I am revamping the group.  Did you still wish to be an active member?

At 2:51pm on January 13, 2012, Regina Neequaye said…

Diedre:

My novel 360 Degrees is free on Amazon Kindle from Jan 13, - Jan15.  Download it if you get a chance.   I would love to know what you think.

At 8:46pm on December 17, 2011,
Authormelissa love said…

 

I love to blog as well. I have already written my first book called "Sinful Trait" @published america.com, Amazon as well as Barnes & nobles.

check out my blog and feel free to follow. I am pretty sure you will enjoy reading my short stories.

Click on my button and you will be taken to my blog!

 

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At 6:18am on October 23, 2011, B.J. Whittington said…
Hi Diedre

I'm new here at Book Blogs. I just wanted to take this time to introduce myself. I am a fantasy author, my first novel is available on Amazon and my second novel, will be released in January.
Dragon Soul (Dragons in the Mist)
My site is http://bjwhittington.com/
If you have the time, please stop by! (Oh, Feed the turtles while you are there if you have a moment.) The site is under construction, but would love for you to comment on the blog, this blogging is new to me.
http://bjwhittington.com/blog/

I look forward to seeing you in the fantasy groups here.
At 4:23am on August 3, 2011, Ms.Tiptress said…
That is awesome that you work in publishing, I may be calling on you soon with some questions. Thanks for following my blog I am now following yours. Sorry it took so long to respond I like to disapper every now and then.. It helps me think.
At 5:12pm on June 9, 2011, Blessed Beyond said…
Hello, nice to meet you here on book blogs. My blogs are http://stopabusewithaleja.blogspot.com
http://bestbooks2read.blogspot.com Just stopping by introducing myself and if there is something that you need I follow back. I'm Aleja Bennett Author of eight book and six on kindle and by all means do stay in touch when you like because I know what a busy life is like. Enjoy the book video
What a blessing after all that I have gone through and survived. Please like my fan page Author Aleja Bennett | Facebook http://sl3.us/51
At 6:20am on May 2, 2011, The Coffee Bar said…
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Scroll to the bottom of the page and choose Reads, Reviews, Recommends.

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At 11:48pm on April 12, 2011, Richard MacLeod said…

Thanks for the post. Always good stuff to know.

 

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At 9:18am on April 6, 2011, Traci said…

Hey Deidre! Thanks for searching me out. I'm following your blog and on Twitter! What do you plan to cover on your blog?

 

At 3:39pm on April 5, 2011, Kimberly Ranee Hicks said…
It's a pleasure to meet you Diedre!  I'm an author of 2 books, working on number 3, and I also blog.  Check out my books and blog @ Silent Knight, a 70s Mystery/Suspense and my blog Mello & June, It's a Book Thang

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