Do you have a sweet book that would make a good Valentine’s Day gift? I hope that you are promoting it as the big day of LOVE is right around the corner.
My new book of cat stories will make an absolutely lovely Valentine’s Day gift for anyone who is crazy about or even curious about cats. This might include your tween or grown kids, grandchildren, Mom, your sweetheart, a treasured neighbor, a co-worker or a special friend. Order copies of Catscapades, Tales of Ordinary and Extraordinary Cats today at:
http://www.matilijapress.com/catscapades.html
Hey, did you see my article in Ron Pramschufer’s Publishing Basics newsletter? It’s called “Who’s on Your Writing Team?” Check it out at RJ Communications Website:
http://www.rjcom.com
I also want to comment on the joy of communicating with friends, relatives, colleagues, clients… As you know, I’ve shifted into high gear promotion mode, so I have been contacting lots of people to let them know about my new book: Catscapades, Tales of Ordinary and Extraordinary Cats. In return, I’m being showered with the most lovely gestures of support. Friends are calling and writing to offer their congratulations. Clients are sending kind words. I’m hearing from people I haven’t talked to in ages. I’m really enjoying connecting with everyone. It’s uplifting. And it is a reminder that we don’t have to wait to be prompted in order to reach out to someone we care about.
With Valentine’s Day near, let’s make the effort to connect with people we love, admire and appreciate. Open your heart and spread the joy. In fact, let’s make it an assignment. (Oh I love being the teacher.) This Valentine’s Day season, contact at least one person (preferably 3 or more people) with a sincere message of love. Thank them for their support, inspiration or friendship. Wish them a generous helping of joy. You’ll feel wonderful and so will your friend.
In the meantime, I know that many of you are pitching books to agents and publishers. And with money being tight, you are pretty much going it alone. Let me remind you of the tremendous level of competition for authors these days. And it is getting worse. This is a bad time to cut corners with your proposal package. More than ever before, you must make a professional presentation. Don’t step out into the competitive publishing field alone. Partner with a professional who can help you to present your project in the best possible light. And do this before you start stumbling around and making mistakes. Do it right the first time. Agents and publishers will remember you and your project and may be reluctant to give you a second chance.
What is my recommendation? Read The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book, http://www.matilijapress.com/rightway.html
And contact me for a manuscript or proposal evaluation.
http://www.matilijapress.com/consulting.html