Million Dollar Bail Out

Do you think it would hurt, help or not make a difference in the U.S. Economy if the federal government gave every man, woman and child that's a U.S. Citizen $1,000,000 instead of the bailout package set forth by the Bush and Obama administrations?

It seems to that most people would have immediate spending power and with the bad habits would start spending. Furthermore, many people would be able to pay off mortgages, student loans, consumer debt, save, invest and start new businesses. There would be no need to forgive bad loans since people would have money to negotiate deals with creditors.

I haven't done the math and have heard through forgotten sources that the bailout money from the Bush and Obama administrations would allow the U.S. federal government to give every U.S. Citizen $1,000,000.

A million dollar bail out would mean that writers, authors, editors, book publishers and those in the literary community would have the money necessary to bring their dreams and visions to light.

What would you do with your million dollar bail out?

Marketing Books at Parties

Recently an author told me that they were going to a friends for a birthday celebration. I suggested that the author bring several copies of the book to ensure they wouldn't miss any chances to market and sell their new novel. They agreed.

The next morning the author contacted me via text that read "wanted to let you know I sold 8 books last night!" and not two minutes later I received another text that read "make that 9." Had the author not been ready they would have missed a chance to turn a great opportunity into real sells. As an author you are a business and every business must sell in order to stay profitable and grow. Don't ever get into that sick mind set of I don't do that as it relates to marketing and selling your book. This is especially true with your first book.

People tend to buy the author and not so much the book. Given the book is really compelling the reader will tell others on their own without you having to do much of anything. The focus is to remember to always stay ready by having books with you at all times and don't be afraid to engage people as they may be willing to buy. Discount no one as you never know who will buy one or more of your books.

For additional resources, tips and steps on book marketing download BOOK PIMPING and How to Self-Publish for Profit.

17 Twitter Tips

How to advance your Twitter activity, so that you increase your followers fairly quick.

1. Add extreme value to your followers
2. Engage your followers-start conversations with people
   
3. Be yourself
4. Don't use DM so much it isn't picked up by the search tools
5. Have meaningful conversations
6. Go the extra mile to help others
7. RT messages you think are valuable to your followers (RT=retweet)
   
8. Give a lot; get a lot
9. Follow people who are in your niche market
10. Don't follow everyone that follows you if you can't add vale to them or vice versa
11. Ask questions to keep your conversations going with followers
12. Include links every now and again when Tweeting to your followers
13. Follow some of the big names on Twitter
14. Include a good photo of yourself on your Twitter profile
    
15. Include a short bio on your Twitter profile people read them
    
16. Include your official link in your Twitter profile first, then any social networks
17. Ask people from your other social networks to follow you on Twitter

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Are you looking for more information, resources and tools on writing and publishing your own books? Visit the sites below:

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Argument for Self-Publishing

What's the argument for self-publishing your own books? Besides the financial barrier to entry is relatively low, you retain your copyrights, have total creative control, earn substantially more money per book sold and typically have to do the same level of marketing whether you go through a traditional publisher or self-publish the argument of self-publishing starts looking brighter and brighter, BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!

Read the LA Times article End of the Book by Tom Englehardt and you'll get a better glimpse as to why he says "publishing houses are struggling with tough times and and changing technology." Additionally, this should be more encouragement for you to truly considering publishing your own book. For additional resources you'll also want to read How to Self-Publish for Profit, Book Pimping and join publisherspublishing.com.

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How to Start Your Writing Career?

How do you start your writing career? What are the first three things you need to do?

"THINK, PLAN, EXECUTE!"

1) THINK -about the type of writing you want to do. Do you want to write and publish books, blogs, movie scripts, webisodes, songs and/or marketing materials, etc.

2) PLAN -after you've decided what type of writing you want to pursue then study that craft. Additionally, study the top 5%-10% in that field of writing. Take what you deem as good and leave the rest. Create a long and short-term plan of ACTION. Set ways to measure your activity.

3) EXECUTE -no plan is any good if it is only theory, get started where you are and never stop until you get what you want. Be relentless in your pursuit.

You're invited to join the WORLD WIDE PUBLISHERS PUBLISHING Community for writers, authors and book publishers. The community is set up for high level communication (networking) and to turn that networking into business (money) for writers, authors, book publishers and anyone associated with the publishing business. Visit the links in this message for details.

"THINK, PLAN, EXECUTE!" -JaWar

Traditional, Self-Publish and POD

There's traditional publishing, self-publishing and everything else (POD, etc.)

Traditional publishing is where you submit your manuscript and hope someone takes interest and they sign you to a publishing deal. There are exceptions to the rule, but for the most part the publisher owns the copyright in exchange for and advancement against future royalties you may or may not earn. You receive a very small percentage from the sell/sale of every book once you have recouped the advancement that was given to you when you initially signed your publishing deal. By small I mean 5% to 10%, may be a little lower and maybe a little higher.

With true self-publishing you do everything the traditional publisher will do accept you retain ownership of your copyrights and keep anywhere between 40% to 97% of the profits when your books are sold. Additionally, you don't get and advancement, rather you invest money into editing, production and marketing, etc.

POD, etc. is when a company provides some or all of the services of publishing your book. Sometimes you retain your copyrights and sometimes you don't. (READ THE FINE PRINT)

Having written and self-published How to Self-Publish for Profit, the Music Industry Connection Book Series, the Modeling Industry: Secrets Revealed and having known several authors that have been published through traditional publishing houses I encourage most writers to self-publish their own books. Given you sell a large number of books in your state or region you may become the recipient of more favorable traditional book publishing offers.

You're invited to join the WORLD WIDE PUBLISHERS PUBLISHING Community for writers, authors and book publishers. The community is set up for high level communication (networking) and to turn that networking into business (money) for writers, authors, book publishers and anyone associated with the publishing business. Visit the links in this message for details.

"THINK, PLAN, EXECUTE!" -JaWar

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FREE Miami Music Conference & Book Fair

Demo Entertainment Group, in with the University of Miami's Music Entertainment Industry Student Association (M.E.I.S.A.) is holding the Music Entertainment Book Fair & Conference at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, FL, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 from 9am to 7pm.

This FREE one day event is open to students, industry professionals and the general public. There will be panel sessions, exhibitors, artist showcase, and networking opportunities to help educate students and potential unsigned talent about the music and entertainment business through the world of print media.

Music Conference & Book Publishing Panels Include:

• Music Entertainment Panel
• Music Career Panel
• Demo Review Panel
• Main Music & Entertainment Panel
• Q&A Speaker Panel

Among many others JaWar is schedule to present during the Music Entertainment Book Fair & Conference. Visit the Demo Entertainment Group or call 866-839-8501 for complete details.

JaWar is a Motivational Speaker, Author & Business Consultant. He speaks and consults on personal achievement, Internet marketing, monetizing (making money online) your Internet presence, SEO (search engine optimization), book publishing and the music business.

He has authored and published over 20+ paperback, audio and ebooks including the Music Industry Connection Book Series, while maintaining over 60+ websites, blogs and social networking profiles. He has spoken and appeared in over 50+ conferences, seminars, workshops, radio shows and publications. JaWar believes you may will your destiny into existence when you THINK, PLAN, EXECUTE!

Schedule JaWar as a Featured Motivational Speaker and/or Business Consultant by calling 678-887-4656, 800-963-0949 or visiting GOJAWAR.COM.

What Is Self-Publishing Your Own Book?

Not long ago Servant Jones asked me about self-publishing and using companies such as Xlibris, E-Booktime or Dog Ear Publishing, below is my response. It should be noted that among other things the Servant Jones stated "I don't have much money, I'm just trying to realize my life long dream of publishing my first book and I have a small buzz of people maybe 200 or so who are waiting to read it."

When I speak of self-publishing I speak of the author starting and running their own publishing company and growing from there. With that in mind when I speak of self-publishing I speak of the author taking full control of their own destiny with the will of the Creator and the sanction of the ancestors.

You have with in you the ability to make it happen if only you Think, Plan and Execute. If you take the road I and many others have taken to truly self-publish your own books you maintain complete creative control over your content and layout design. Additionally, you are able to keep more of the profit vs. what you would get using a company such as Xlibris, E-Bootime or Dog Ear Publishing. Your upfront cost may be slightly higher, but you stand to make substantially more than you would per book sold than if you were using one of the companies mentioned above.

In How to Self-Publish for Profit I take you through the steps that I use to publish my own books. To date I've published six (6) books and there's no sign of letting up now, were on a roll. You'll also find a wealth of information and resources in BOOK PIMPING and Make Money Self Publishing.

While 200+ is an ok number I'd like to see you expand your creative imagination and imagine, envision, think about, dream of and mentally walk through the process of selling 2,000 to 200,000 books within 12 to 36 months. Here's the math ($10/book X 2,000= $20,000 or $10/book X 200,000= $2,000,000) It is doable when you Think, Plan and Execute. You have within you the seed of creative genius passed on from thousands of years, as you are the sum total of all those that have come before you. If you are believing that you were created in the likeness of the Creator than you realize that you have within you the ability to write, edit and publish a masterful work. If you will it, it shall be done. Remember these things as you visit the links I've provided.

After downloading How to Self-Publish for Profit, BOOK PIMPING and Make Money Self Publishing you may want to set up a one-on-one consultation to answer questions you have concerning self-publishing your own book.

Thank you again and I hope this has given you some additional direction to help you finalize your decision on self-publishing your own book.

Book Distribution

On Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Robin Hoffman, Host, Real Coaching Radio interviewed me via video online and the telephone on book distribution. The interview was fun and energetic. We were even able to share some practical wisdom, tips and resources on traditional, non-traditional and emerging book distribution methods.

You are encouraged not only to listen to the interview, but to bookmark the page and forward the link to others. The more we know, the more we grow.

CLICK HERE to listen to the Book Distribution Interview

Click the image to download your FREE copy of BOOK PIMPING

Importance of a Book Fair & Literary Event

Below are my responses on a book publishing forum about attending literary events, a book fair and expo. I wanted to republish my response, because within the message you may find resources, tools, steps, wisdom and information to assist you in your self-publishing journey. As always your comments are valued and appreciated.

Do you think attending literary events is important as an author?

ANSWER:

When I think of literary events I think of events centered more around novels and children's books more than anything else. All of my books are fact based resources guides.

With the exception of How to Self-Publish for Profit, my books are on the music industry and modeling. It has been my experience that at literary events my target market doesn't attend outside of those seeking to publish or improve their publishing business. With that in mind literary events typically don't work well for me.

If I were a writer of novels and/or children's books I'd think literary events would seem perfect to touch my target reader.

Sylvia, you mentioned "since I have over 800 authors, writers & poets in the group, and we always have very very low turn out at our events (and you can't blame finances because over half the events we hold are almost free)..."

RESPONSE:

This is a primary reason that money isn't the issue keeping most people from succeeding. I imagine that for you to have over 800 members in your group that you are a power networker unlike many in your organization. Sylvia, many people talk about how bad they "want it", how money is the issue and how they can't seem to get ahead, but the truth is many people lack the burning desire, a practical written plan and don't do things everyday towards achieving their goals and realizing their potential.

At the end of the day we tend not to activity on information until we truly want to make a move, change, update or have our backs against the wall.

If out of 800 people you get a conversion rate of 1% you're doing good (that's 8 people). If out of 800 people you get a conversion rate of 10% (that's 80 people) you should call Oprah and Tyra Banks, because you have a serious story.

Unfortunately, we often have not been taught about the number of impressions needed to get people to respond to an advertisement/announcement nor are we taught about conversion rates, so we may have an unrealistic expectation on how many people will respond to an advertisement.

At this very moment I'm unable to provide supporting evidence for my claim. However, when you do the research you'll find the numbers to be close to extremely accurate.

Thank you for starting this forum. Perhaps others may read through it a few times and find just the spark they need to keep on keeping on.

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