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Do Interviews Sell Books?
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I just bought a book I can’t wait to read.
Why?
Because I heard a great interview by the author on the radio. I knew I had to get his book.
Alex Mandossian often said, “You don’t make money writing books, you make money explaining books.”
Test it for yourself.
Think about the last time you bought a book. Wasn’t it either because someone recommended it, or because you somehow heard the author talking about it and it seemed interesting to you?
Notice too the viral element. I’m telling you about it, and word is going out via my blog, emails, Twitter, Facebook. All because of one interview! (And no, I do not work for the publisher. They don’t know I’m doing this, but I would love a review copy, hint hint!)
Check out my past Virtual Book Tours and see if you’re not at least tempted to get one of the books. Just browse the left-hand column for an author or topic that interests you. I’ve got lots of topics to choose from, from leadership to parenting to health. www.virtualbooktourexpert.com
The book, by the way, is Richard Swenson’s In Search of Balance: Keys to a Stable Life
Why is a topic for another blog post….
Email Overload & New Era Publishing Strategies: Publishing Coach Weekly Replay Ready
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Listen to the latest Publishing Coach Weekly teleseminar replay to find out how many emails I had in my inbox (before I started using Randy’s book, Taming the Email Beast), how to conquer YOUR email overload, and what common practice brings your IQ down by 10 points–that’s part 1.
Part 2 reveals the fascinating (and encouraging) story of how Randy got published, how his amazon campaign went for the launch of his book, the “new era publishing” strategies that are working for him, and more.
http://www.wordstoprofit.com/tamingemailbeast.html
Restore Email Sanity, Learn New Era Publishing Strategies for Getting a Publisher
Posted by: | CommentsOn the June 30 Publishing Coach Weekly teleseminar, I have a “double header” for you. (Time: 1pm Eastern, noon Central, 10am Pacific. More details here.)
1. Specific tips for “taming the email beast” and restoring email sanity from time management expert, Randall Dean.
I’m going to confess just how many emails are sitting in my email inbox–or rather, were, before I learned Randy Dean’s email strategies.
Find out how to go from hundreds of unread emails (or more!) to zero … how to drastically cut down the time you spend on email … how to keep email from usurping personal and work time … and more.
You even get to ask Randall your question, now and during the call.
There will also be a special offer just for listeners of this call. (But you’ll get a lot out of it even if you don’t take advantage of that, so listen in-and tell your friends and colleagues!)
Just go here: http://www.wordstoprofit.com/tamingemailbeast.com.
2. Randall is the author of two books, including (surprise) Taming the Email Beast: 45 Key Strategies for Better Managing Your Email Overload. His publishing story is quite interesting—and will provide hope to authors who aspire to get published by a traditional publisher. We’ll talk about the “new era publishing” strategies he’s used and is using to get published and to promote his book and other products.
Randall also recently conducted an amazon.com campaign to launch the book. Find out what it takes to do that.
You can listen either via phone (there are a number of local call-in numbers available now!) or via webcast, on the computer. Click here now for the call-in details and to ask a question.The call will be recorded and archived, so if you’re reading this “after the fact,” you can still listen at your leisure. But you can’t ask us questions about either topic live, so ask now and/or on the call!
Marketing Your Idea–”What’s the Most Cost-Effective Way to Develop a Global Audience?”
Posted by: | Comments“What is the most cost effective way to develop a global audience?” Star asked. (To ask your question about writing, publishing, or promoting your book or information product, go here.)
Aside from taking the “Develop Your Audience” class (which you can still do, it’s all recorded–hint hint <g>), the best way is to start a blog and then point to that through the MPOW technique, developed by Internet marketing expert, Bonnie Dillabough. (Bonnie’s techniques snag more than a quarter of a million hits on her Yaktivate.com podcasting network–per month You can attend her Internet marketing classes for free on Saturdays; details here.)
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Replay Ready for “Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys” Virtual Book Tour
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Did you know that the older a boy gets, the more he needs from those who love him?
If you have a boy in your life (son, grandson, nephew, student, someone you’re mentoring), find out why boys are the way they are and how you can come alongside them at any age to help them navigate the choppy waters of the journey to manhood.
Listen to the replay of the Virtual Book Tour with authors Stephen James and David Thomas as they answered questions submitted at www.answersforparentingboys.com. (You can also submit your question; authors will be answering them on their blog.) Find out:
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why it’s so hard for boys to “sit still and pay attention”–and how to help them learn anyway
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what the 5 stages of a boy’s development and what they need in each stage
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how do we deal with a boy’s emotions (anger, crying, etc.)?
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how do you get a boy to obey?
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what does a boy need most from his mom? his dad?
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what is THE most important thing to remember when nurturing a boy?
And much more! Listen and learn how to better nurture the boy in your life.
Virtual Book Tour on The Art of Nurturing Boys–Invitation
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If you have a boy in your life that you care about (son, grandson, students, boys on a team you coach, etc.), you will want to listen in on a fascinating discussion I’m having next week with Stephen James and David Thomas about “Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys.”
The best part is–you get to ask the questions!
If you go to http://www.answersforparentingboys.com you can ask the authors about your most challenging issue with raising boys.
After you ask your question (or if you just want to sign up, say “none,”), you’ll have access to a quick video of the authors sharing a bit about what prompted them to write this new, practical, and insightful book that will help you understand, appreciate, and better mentor the boys in your life.
The live Virtual Book Tour–where I ask the authors questions submitted at that web site–will take place next Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 5 pm Pacific/6 Mountain/7 Central/8 Eastern.
So please mark your calendar and plan to listen in. You can listen via phone (normal long-distance charges apply) or via computer by clicking on a webcast player (no cost).
You’ll get all the details when you sign up here. (If you’re reading this after Feb. 3, 2009, you can still ask your question and listen to the replay afterward.)
Even if the boy in your life is older–say in his teens or 20s–there will still be plenty for you as well. That’s one of the unique aspects of this book: It shows why and how males need to be nurtured way past childhood.
I hope our paths cross next week for what will no doubt be a lively discussion that will provide fresh insights, encouragement and guidance as you come alongside the boys you care about.
Virtual Book Tour with Dinesh D’Souza Tonight
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I thought you might like the information about tonight’s Virtual Book Tour with New York Times best-selling author and master debater, Dinesh D’Souza, on his book, “What’s So Great about Christianity.”
Nearly 700 questions have come in from all around the world from believers, atheists, and agnostics alike (judging from the questions). We will answer as many as we can in 60-70 minutes.
Here’s the info:
DATE: Tuesday, November 18,2008
TIME: 5pm PACIFIC /6 pm MOUNTAIN/7pm CENTRAL /8pm EASTERN(time/date converter link)
WEBCAST and info link with call-in info (listen via computer–no long-distance charges; replay available immediately after.) If you have trouble dialing in (phone lines are limited), use the webcast.
And remember, if you can’t make this live call/webcast, the recording will be made available afterward (but you have to be signed up at http://www.askaboutchristianity.com to get the notification.)
Hope our paths cross there!
