Delores
04-01-2001, 10:51 AM
How To Self-Publish That
Great Novel Without Going Nuts!
A Monthly Column for Aspiring Writers
Support Others
by Delores Thornton
Whew! You have made it through murky waters, and made it ashore. But what now? Do you brag and boast? Do you burn down the bridge? Or do you help someone else navigate their future?
Probably one of the most rewarding things that you'll ever do is to help another avoid your mistakes. You might not write a column, but you can respond to requests you receive via email. You can also post information on various message boards.
There are several online resources for literary entrepreneurs and new
organizations are forming! One such group is African American Authors Helping Authors or AA-AHA.
The Mission Statement:
We will strive to help new authors, support established authors, and pave the way for aspiring authors. This will be done via proven marketing techniques such as advertising, promotion, book tours and book fairs. There will also be piggyback advertising, an Author's Catalog, a website, newsletter, and an annual Self-Published Book Awards Program.
The organization, governed by a Steering Committee, along with the various other committee, will be active in radio, television and all forms of print media. There will also be chats and discussions with online groups.
In the not too distant future the organization will be accepting new members. And will eventually include all authors of African descent! Contact <info@aa-aha.com>.
Please stay tuned for further details of this new and exciting approach to marketing! It is sure to benefit the literary community.
April is National Poetry Month. Remember this in any interviews and/or articles. And the Postal Service is considering adding a poet on a stamp. Please contact your local branch for more information.
May is Mental Health Month, so think about articles and columns to
incorporate ideas that will address concerns in this area.
Well, that's it, next time we'll look at some of the best websites to
advertise on and why.
About the Author
Delores Thornton, an Indianapolis Indiana native, is a member of several writers' organizations including: International Women's Writing Guild, Black Writers On Tour and Indianapolis Writers' Center. Thornton started novel writing five years ago and has self-published two novels, and is finishing drafts for her third. A motivational speaker, she gives workshops and seminars. In addition, Thornton publishes the online and hardcover Marguerite Press Newsletter.
You can contact her via email at dthorn4047@aol.com or visit her website at Marguerite Press
Great Novel Without Going Nuts!
A Monthly Column for Aspiring Writers
Support Others
by Delores Thornton
Whew! You have made it through murky waters, and made it ashore. But what now? Do you brag and boast? Do you burn down the bridge? Or do you help someone else navigate their future?
Probably one of the most rewarding things that you'll ever do is to help another avoid your mistakes. You might not write a column, but you can respond to requests you receive via email. You can also post information on various message boards.
There are several online resources for literary entrepreneurs and new
organizations are forming! One such group is African American Authors Helping Authors or AA-AHA.
The Mission Statement:
We will strive to help new authors, support established authors, and pave the way for aspiring authors. This will be done via proven marketing techniques such as advertising, promotion, book tours and book fairs. There will also be piggyback advertising, an Author's Catalog, a website, newsletter, and an annual Self-Published Book Awards Program.
The organization, governed by a Steering Committee, along with the various other committee, will be active in radio, television and all forms of print media. There will also be chats and discussions with online groups.
In the not too distant future the organization will be accepting new members. And will eventually include all authors of African descent! Contact <info@aa-aha.com>.
Please stay tuned for further details of this new and exciting approach to marketing! It is sure to benefit the literary community.
April is National Poetry Month. Remember this in any interviews and/or articles. And the Postal Service is considering adding a poet on a stamp. Please contact your local branch for more information.
May is Mental Health Month, so think about articles and columns to
incorporate ideas that will address concerns in this area.
Well, that's it, next time we'll look at some of the best websites to
advertise on and why.
About the Author
Delores Thornton, an Indianapolis Indiana native, is a member of several writers' organizations including: International Women's Writing Guild, Black Writers On Tour and Indianapolis Writers' Center. Thornton started novel writing five years ago and has self-published two novels, and is finishing drafts for her third. A motivational speaker, she gives workshops and seminars. In addition, Thornton publishes the online and hardcover Marguerite Press Newsletter.
You can contact her via email at dthorn4047@aol.com or visit her website at Marguerite Press