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.
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!
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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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Remember, keep doing something everyday toward your book and promotion.
Karrie Ross
Book Cover Designer
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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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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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If you are tired of being a slave to your debt, then this book is for you.
“The Budget of Your Life is a book about owing less and spending well. It is a book about budgeting. It is a book about freedom. Living paycheck to paycheck is not easy. I have been there, and so I know exactly where you are coming from. I have felt the same frustrations as you, and I have made the same mistakes as you.” —Kenny Soward, Author
Available on Amazon Fall of 2009
ISBN: 978-0-557-0805-8-8
Remember, do something everyday toward your book and promotion.
Karrie Ross Book Designer, Branding and Self-Publishing Consutling
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“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” —PROVERBS 31:8
Lisa Barrow fights for others. She has taken an uncomfortable situation and created a platform for Workplace Bullying, bring it out of darkness into light through her coaching and consulting …. and now her book “In Darkness Light Dawns” shares her stories and solutions for any one who needs help.
“If you are an organizational leader or politician, I ask you to listen with an open mind to my appeals for legislation and policies that protect employees from workplace bullies. You can no longer ignore the problem of workplace bullying, which contributes to the illness and death of many employees.
I wrote this book with urgency, because of my deep concern for people who are hurting. I also wrote with gratitude, because of my deep appreciation for blessings received.” —Lisa M.S. Barrow, Author
ISBN: 978-0-615-31142-5
Remember, do something everyday toward your book and promotion.
Karrie Ross Book Designer, Branding and Self-Publishing Consutling
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Ray East is an author, speaker and executive leadership coach. He serves individuals and teams by providing coaching, workshops, strategic planning retreats and conferences.
“The greatest leaders in human history all had very different leadership styles, but they all adopted a confident, humble and sometimes subversive way of life. This lifestyle is, without a doubt, the main quality a leader needs to achieve breakthrough results through other human beings. And it can be learned.” —Ray East, Author
ISBN: 978-09823555-4-1
Remember, do something everyday toward your book and promotion.
Karrie Ross Book Designer, Branding and Self-Publishing Consutling
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Brenda Barnes had a vision she just had to write about… and that vision is “Dissing Xmas” a book of short tips and thoughts for consideration concerning the Holiday season. Her vision took her to an over turned cart of presents…”Dissing Xmas” is short and sweet and many of it’s messages hit home for any time of year, holiday or not.
“Once Americans discover that Xmas really won’t be ruined if a super-hyped item isn’t acquired, wrapped, and delivered on December 25th or an expensive, overbooked flight isn’t taken on December 24th, then a richer, purer, and less frenzied holiday may emerge.” —Brenda Barnes, Author
ISBN: 978-0-615-32892-8 info@splashempublishing.com
Remember, do something everyday toward your book and promotion.
Karrie Ross Book Designer, Branding and Self-Publishing Consutling
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