Graphic Designer, Author, Business Consultant and Coach Karrie Ross Gives Away Insane Down to Earth Advice and Tips for Self Publishing, Book Design, Branding and Promotional that is Worth Stealing! You will also find some Life Coaching and Parenting Tips.
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How does one promote their book? “Persistence and determination” are the best ways.
I suggest you plan to do two or three things on an ongoing basis, you’ll find this will eventually bring you the notoriety you are looking for.
Articles are one of the first and best ways for getting noticed.
The 5 Tip format is as follow:
1. create an outline – list several important points of relatedness from your book to current news and events
2. create a title that covers several keywords relating to the subject you’ve choosen
3. think about what is next for your audience to be interested in
4. take your list and explain 2-3 of the points in greater detail
5. determine what your audiences’ desires are and write a little about how your book can help
People want more information, and if you offer them easy ways to get it, they will respond with interest.
No matter what your subject, writing articles will help you take the first step to promoting your book.
Remember, do something every day toward your book and promotion.
Karrie Ross, Book Design
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From time-to-time I received emails thanking me and telling me about success stories. Here is one I received recently from Bunny Mitchel in the UK.
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From: “bunny mitchell”
Hi Karrie
I just wanted to write to thank you, most sincerely for all the emails you have sent me with advice on self publishing. I have found them so helpful and, working on a tight budget, have really appreciated this free advice.
The best advice you gave me was to do something every day towards my book. I am excited to be having a book launch on 4th August and already have over 60 pre-publication orders.
Thought you might like to see my book cover design that I made with your guidance. I am very proud of it.
Thank you once again
Bunny Mitchell
www.bunnymitchell.yolasite.com
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Thank you Bunny!
Tell us about your book or story. Use the comments section below.
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From time-to-time I receive emails from people who hear about me.. here is one I received today.
Thank you David!
From: David Dantes
Subject: Telling stories
I read your entry in Poynter’s newsletter about telling stories and I CAN NOT agree more.
I’m about to start selling my first book on becoming a better lawyer, probably as an ebook.
It’s 73,000 words.
And I found that THE BEST WAY to write it was:
“Here’s a principle you need to learn to become better at this.
“And here’s the story of how I learned it.”
I’ve found that by merely repeating the title of that section to someone that’s heard the story, the story — and the principle — come back to mind rather quickly.
Thank you for your entry.
Let’s hope A LOT of writers take you to heart.
David Dantes
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Tell us what your experience has been…
Remember, keep doing something everyday toward your book and promotion.
Karrie Ross
Book Cover Designer
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Mystery, sleuthing, New York, Jack Dooney the main character, is a descendant of Philip Marlow, Mick Stranahan, and Spenser. He just does it in New York …
Jack Rosenblatt loved New York City, the Knicks, good scotch, spaghetti carbonara, and books. He was born on Manhattan’s West Side, attended The Bronx High School of Science and graduated from City College of New York. Although he worked in the industry as a publishing salesman and later as a bookseller, his passions were writing and storytelling. “Neighborhood Boys Who Ran” is his salute to the city he loved.
splash’em LLC
www.splashempublishing.com
New York NY
ISBN 978-0-9826123-1-6
Fiction
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“Powerful or Powerless” A Spiritual, Not Religious, Look At The 12 Steps
This book was written for:
• People confused by how to admit powerlessness over their addiction and become powerful in their lives.
• Spiritual coaches who are dealing with people who don’t want to name and claim a disease.
• People who don’t want any part of the God stuff.
• Family and friends of alcoholics who aren’t ready for sobriety yet.
Rev. Georgia Prescott is the founding minister of the Center For Spiritual Awareness in West Sacramento, CA and has been involved in the recovery movement for over 35 years. A dynamic and compassionate counselor, she is known for her storytelling and down to earth style.
ISBN 13: 978-0-9826817-0-1
Self Help
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“This book is The Secret for parents.” — Lisa Harrington, mother of two teenage daughters
Blending ancient truths with new discoveries in quantum physics and heart and brain research, “Mom and Dad, Can I Have the Keys to the Universe?” is a practical, step-by-step guide for parents who want to help their children reach for the stars—and claim them.
Help your child create:
• A mindset for success
• A rock-solid self image
• A viable map to their dreams
Yvonne Aileen is a mother, author, and transformational speaker. She is creator of “I Can Do Anything” seminars, taught throughout the U.S. and Canada, which help teens and preteens learn how to apply Law of Attraction principles in their lives.
Ms. Aileen lives in Portland, Ore., with her sons, Max and Sam, their miniature Schnoodle, Sadie, and “frequently rotating aquarium fish.”
www.canihavethekeystotheuniverse.com
Parenting/New Age/Spirituality
ISBN: 978-0-9824194-1-0
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Discover new ways of choosing nutrition to unlock your inner power and vitality.
“More Alive Now: Simple Nutrition to Change Your Life” is your introduction to a new mindset, a new way of life. More Alive Now is an approach to healthy, joyful living through use of innovative nutritional tools that make sense, are easy to follow, and will last a lifetime. Designed for anyone who wants to feel better.
Realize the power of pH balance, food combining, probiotic foods, and enzymes to immediately improve your health.
“Susan Frailey is the real deal. Her genuine open heart and joyful spirit was hard fought, not just wishful thinking, and she has a lot to teach us all about living life more fully.” — Kenny Loggins
Susan Frailey, RN BSN, is a pioneer in the art of nutrition. Susan teaches, lectures, and consults about her transformational approach to health and well-being. For availability and news, visit www.MoreAliveNow.com.
“More Alive Now” by Susan Frailey RN BSN
ISBN 978-0-9845195-0-7
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The spine is the smallest part of your book marketing. Depending on the number of pages you write will determine the size of your spine.
Some suggestions for your spine:
1. Make it a different color than your front cover
2. Use a photo at the top
3. Make it easy to read
4. Place a publisher logo at the base
5. If you have a wide enough spine, have the information show in the normal read position not turned vertically
Spine measurements are determined by the number of pages and the paper width. Cream color tends to be thicker than white. If you use an offset printer you’ll have a more diverse selection of paper to use. If you us a POD printer your selection might not be so diverse.
Let me know your thoughts.
Karrie Ross
Book Cover Designer
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My phone rang one day and Nigel was on the other end… from New Zealand! What a joy he was to work with, very upbeat but on a mission… his cover needed to be done NOW! The printer was waiting.
“Nigel Woodley has been the pastor of the Flaxmere Christian Fellowship in Hastings, New Zealand since 1982. ……. It took him years to build up the courage to write such a significant book about the Holocaust, ever wanting to be sensitive to those who suffered during those terrible years. But now the time has arrived. The result is a book he feels will educate the Christian, speak to the Jew, and enlighten all people of every culture regarding the darkest period in the history of the human race.” (taken from his website http://www.holocaustexposed.co.nz/) “God is in the book!” is Nigel’s declaration.
Remember, do something everyday toward your book and promotion.
Karrie Ross Book Designer, Branding and Self-Publishing Consutling
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We are motivated by our senses. With book design sight is most pronounced. We have the cover image and title… our eyes read before and at the same time our mind clicks in to comprehend the connection. The 3D book image brings your book alive and into a space of reality. There are several different styles for the 3D cover.
The spiral binding image: usually used for a F**R-E=E ebook or just an booklet that you are offering. The spiral represents visually that the customer may need to bind the book themselves. This also says that the contents is from 1-50 pages. Continue Reading…
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