Wouldn't it be great if you could just snap your fingers and instantly
have a producer from a national TV show or writer from a major magazine
decide to interview YOU - introducing you and your message to a huge
nationwide audience?
While getting big-time publicity isn't that easy, the truth is most
people make it a lot harder for themselves than it needs to be.
You can secure major media coverage much more quickly when you know how to put a few simple pieces together.
To discover five specific shortcuts for landing national publicity, join
my friend Steve Harrison and six special guests on Tuesday, March 26th
at 7 pm Eastern (4 pm Pacific) for a free training teleseminar that will
show you how to speed up the publicity process and grab the national
spotlight.
Who are Steve's guests? Well, that'll be a fun surprise for the call. But let me whet your appetite a little....so here goes.
Surprise Guest #1: She booked guests for Oprah. She'll give you a
producer's point of view about what made her say "no" and what made her
say "yes." She'll also share what you can do to speed up the process.
Surprise Guest #2 has learned how to speak in sound bites so well that
she's landed coverage in the Wall St. Journal, Entrepreneur, Reader's
Digest, Inc. and Reuters - all before she even finished her book! She'll
tell you how she made herself attractive to the media by sharing her
information in a memorable way.
Surprise Guest #3 has booked guests for Anderson Cooper and many other
national shows. She'll tell you how to increase your odds of getting
booked so you can get more publicity faster.
Surprise Guest #4 is an energetic woman who wanted to change people's
lives. She wrote a book, did radio interviews, but could never get the
national media interested. After years of frustration she finally found a
way to land her first national TV coverage on ABC and she has since
become a guest on Dr. Oz, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, and even hosted her
own special on Discovery Health. She'll share what you can do to
accelerate your speed at getting your first or next big national break.
Surprise Guest #5: This guy has a lot of competition in his field. He
needed to find a way to stand out from all the other so-called "experts"
out there. In fact, he didn't even have a book or product. But that
didn't stop him from sitting across from Kelly Ripa for his first
national TV appearance and he soon parlayed his national publicity into a
$40,000 per month income stream.
Surprise Guest #6 is a psychologist who helps women find lasting love.
But no one had heard of him or his book until he figured out a way to
land his first appearance on the Today show. He'll reveal something he
was initially "clueless about" which later led to his first big
publicity break. Since then he's become a regular on the Today show.
Again, go here now to register for Tuesday's free teleseminar:
PS - As with most of Steve's teleseminars, he's not planning on making
any replays or recordings available so be sure to make the call on
Tuesday. If you can't make it, register anyway to hear about future
teleseminars on related topics
P.S. And at 9pm (the same day, TUESDAY) get your questions answered
LIVE by me and PR Pro Candace Reese - Straight up no chaser! The REAL DEAL about PR and how you can build your platform. www.brandingsuperstaruniversity.com
“Is There a Book in You?” Publishing Call for Aspiring and Future Bestselling Authors Hosted by National Bestselling Author, Kim Brooks and Her Dream Team
The DREAM TEAM
Pam Perry -- PR Coach & Internet Marketing Consultant, Ministry Marketing Solutions http://www.pamperrypr.com
This special coaching call on publishing, hosted by Kim Brooks, will cover:
*How to maintain the rights to your book to make sure no one steals your ideas.
*The pros and cons of self-publishing vs. signing a book deal with a traditional publisher to help you determine which route you should take.
*The different costs associated with publishing your book and how you can publish it today for a fraction of what it cost 9 years ago due to advanced technology.
*How to effectively market your book on a budget.
*How you become an instant business owner when you self-publish your book and 3 things you must do now to legitimize your business and protect your personal assets.
*2 ways you can author a book without your writing a single sentence.
*How to publish an ebook and put it up for sale in less than 48 hours and how to determine its price.
*What you must do now at no or low cost before your book is released to ensure its overall success.
*How, once you have your cover and content you can have your book published for absolutely Free.
*7 Secrets to Success in the Publishing World.
*How building your brand and platform could land you a lucrative book deal.
*How the publishing game has changed since 9 yrs ago and how you can still get in the game and win!
…and so much More!
“Let me, your Christian Book Coach, and my ‘dream team’ help make your publishing dreams come true!” -- Kim Brooks
Register for this special coaching call on publishing today, take advantage of the early bird registration deal and reserve your spot before it’s too late and all the slots are filled.
*You’re only allowed to register one phone number per registration.
*There are no refunds for this event.
Here are what others have to say:
“Kim Brooks has helped me on my book journey tremendously -- If you are an aspiring author -- you want to work with her!”
-Dorethia (Coach) Conner, Financial Coach, Blogger and Author http://www.connercoaching.com
“Do you have a unique gift/talent? Are you ready to take it to the next level? Kim Brooks, an author and speaker extraordinaire, can equip you with the tools to build your dream. She’s the Guru of the Game because her keen wisdom and insight is priceless. If you’re serious about taking your gift/talent to the next level, Kim can help you do it!”
- Eddie Connor Author/Speaker
www.eddieconnor.com
Free Tips for Aspiring Christian Authors by Kim Brooks
I’ve been blessed to have come in contact with many people whom God
has placed a book inside them. If God gave you the dream to write a
book, know that it’s up to you to birth it out. God can make it happen
for you, but you have to take some necessary steps to help make your
dream become a reality.
The following are some Q&A tips and helpful links for aspiring authors.
What do I do if I don’t have time to write the book?
Like anything, if you want to accomplish something noteworthy you
have to effectively plan for it. Give yourself and write down a
deadline as far as when you plan to have your book finished.
Plan out certain times during the day or during the week that you
will commit to working on your book. Know your ideal writing time,
for early risers like myself, my creative peak is in the morning. I have
yet to write any book at night because I mentally shut down after 9:00 p.m.
However, there are some night owls who write better at night. Know your
best writing time, plan when you will write, and work your plan.
Work around the schedule you already have, and make it a priority if it’s
important to you.
Help, I have writer’s block!
To be honest, as a Christian Author the term, “Writer’s Block” never
escapes my lips (unless I’m telling someone else not to use that
phrase :0) Do not convince yourself that you aren’t in the mood to
write because you have writer’s block. I have a passion for writing,
so honestly I don’t have to be stirred up to write, but even if I don’t feel
like it, I pray before my fingers hit the keyboard, and I just go with the flow.
Never confess that you have writer’s block; if God gave you the book idea,
then He’s not going to “block” you from writing it :0) Okay, so I’ve written my book, now what?
Now that you’ve written your book, you must decide if you’re going
to self publish, or pursue a publisher for a book deal.
What does it mean to self-publish?
To self-publish means to be the sole person responsible for
making sure everything gets done that is necessary to make
typed pages on a computer or a hand-written manuscript turn
into an actual book. The publisher is the chief investor of the
project. Whether using personal savings, a line of credit, or
borrowing from family and friends, the publisher is the
person who pays for the entire project. Some of the things a
publisher pays for is the editing, book cover, interior layout
design, and the printer.
Also, when you self-publish, you handle the business end of
your book. You are responsible for packaging, marketing,
promoting and selling the book. You secure distribution channels
and deal directly with booksellers, ship the books, create invoices,
maintain inventory, register a business name, handle accounts
receivables and payables.
It is a lot of work and it’s definitely an investment of time and money.
What are some of the things I need in order to successfully self-publish?
* drive and determination
* a good support system
* talent
* faith in God and your God-given abilities
* money
* time
* patience
* good interpersonal skills
* good business acumen (remember this: writing is an art, while publishing is a
business)
* a marketing plan
* a budget
* a teachable spirit
What does it mean to pursue a publisher?
To pursue a publisher means you submit a query letter to a publishing
house (based on their submission guidelines) with hopes that they’ll
respond with interest in publishing your work. If they publish your
work, you won’t have to pay for anything except most marketing costs.
You may also be afforded an advance to have your book
published (which could help with book marketing costs), and once you
make back the advance you get a small percentage of each book sold
(depending upon the terms of your contract).
Time to "get out there" and brand like a superstar online!
BLOG. Brand. Be Authentic. Network.
Share your content. HOW?
Blog it! Brand Like a Superstar! Have you ever dreamed of becoming rich and famous? Of course, everybody does, but not everyone have what it takes to be a movie star or a world famous supermodel.
But, have you ever considered that even regular people and self-published authors or up & coming speakers like you can become famous through blogging? Indeed, blogging can bring you fame and it can even make you rich. (Or at least get you some good PR buzz going) :)
As an author/speaker, you know that the key to success sales is by getting targeted traffic in your website.
Targeted traffic is the type of people that you want to visit your website and not just anyone in the internet. To do this, you need to advertise your products throughout the internet through affiliate programs, banners, emails, article publishing websites, and etc.
However, have you ever considered blogging as a tool for marketing? A CREATIVE blog! Basically, blogging is what people use today as a sort of journal. Some use it as an outlet of their frustrations by writing about it, others use it as a diary where people put in everything that happened to them on a particular day, but there are some people who found out that blogging can be a great tool for marketing.
You have to consider the fact that people do love to read blogs. And, with the millions of people logging in on the internet on a daily basis, you can just imagine how many people might enter your blogging website and read your blogs. So, how can you market your products or services in a blogging website?
Well first of all, you have to remember that you should never treat blogs as a marketing tool although this is your purpose for it. Instead, try treating it as a way to communicate with other people. The last thing that people wants to see in a blog is some salesman trying to aggressively sell their wares on the blogs they wrote.
So, how can you sell your products/books?
You'll be surprised as to how many ways you can market your books. You have to remember that people don't like salesmen trying to push their products up on their faces. What they want is someone who is a regular person like they are who knows a little something about a particular thing, which is your product.
What this means is that when you write blogs, never try to be a salesman. Instead, you have to think like a customer who tried your product and loved it. Ask yourself what they would say about your product in a blog. By thinking and writing like a customer, you will be able to relate to other people. You will be on their side and you will be their friend.
That is how you should market on blogs. You need to be a customer who is satisfied with the products or services you are selling and that you are simply want people to know about it and that you recommend it. If you believe in your product or services so much, then you won't have any problems at all.
To make this even more believable, try adding some of the pros and cons.
Blogging can bring you tons of PR if you do it right. Remember these tips and you will be well on your way in making your blog "famous" as well as your business and the book you are selling. Sign up to Branding Superstar University and
get on the spot training and your questions answered!
“The reality in the world of publishing is that without marketing, a book simply cannot be successful. And even if you have the biggest publishers on the planet behind you, it is unlikely that they will run your entire marketing campaign for you. You will still be required to do the majority of the work.” - Stephanie Chandler
You can write all day and all night but if you don't have audience for your book - it won't sell. Bottom line.
So let me give you the quick run down on publishing a book once you have written it.
1. It's not a big deal to have a book printed. Kinkos prints book. Any printer can print your book. I wouldn't suggest it...but the point I'm making is: There is a difference between having a book PRINTED and having one PUBLISHED. Published takes time, industry knowledge, strategic marketing and having a platform for the book. Printed is just converting your work from a word document into a book by using a
book design program and finding a printer who can print short-run books.
There are over a 1/2 million new books/ebooks every year competing for readers attention. You have to make your book stand out. You need a brand.
2. You have to be professional. A book is a business. Yes, it requires a business plan, a budget, a marketing plan, research - the whole nine. And you have to HIRE professionals. Professional editors, professional web designers, professional book layout designers, professional book cover designers, professional marketing consultants.You get the idea.
If your book cover is whack or your website is whack - your book will have a very, very hard time selling, if at all.
3. You don't need an agent (yet) and you don't have to worry about copyrighting. Agents work on commission of sales. So, if you don't have a built-in audience to buy your book, agents generally are not interested in helping you do that. They are interested in making money - not making you a celebrity. And copyrights. Listen, in my 20 years doing this business, I have yet to see an author's book "stolen." No is looking to rip off an entire book.
Besides, the moment you create a written work, it is automatically copyrighted under Common Law. Once your book is published, if you wish, you may send two copies to the Copyright Office along with Form TX and a fee to register or perfect your copyright.
4. Don't write alone. Come out of your writing cave. Build your audience for the book WHILE you're writing the book. Use your blog and social media to build excitement and anticipation (and an email list) for the book launch. Don't wait until two weeks before the book is out and start telling everyone you have a book coming. It won't do as well if you had a strategic plan in place to market the book at least six months before the pub date. Learn as much about marketing and branding as you can. Read Dan Poynter's books or my book, Synergy Energy. They're on Amazon.com.
If you need coaching in this area, don't be afraid to ask for help. Join a critique group too, like the American Christian Writers or join our Author PR 2.0 BootCamp.
Client Paul D. Jones, author and Marvin Winans
For more tips for getting published, and promoting your work and building you business, go to Branding Superstar University.We help you shine like a superstar. Teleclasses every Tuesday.
Paul D.
Jones, Author of “Schedule for Success” and “Who Told You. . . You Were Broke”
Motivates Detroit Students at Cody High School Leadership Academy
●Jones, an award-winning author, says that
in order to attain success, the plan must be scheduled, written and then
executed
●“The idea in your mind makes you rich, not
the money in your pocket” is the main focus behind “Who Told You. . . You Were
Broke”
WHAT:Paul D. Jones, an
award-winning author and a motivational speaker, travels the world teaching
young entrepreneurs how to achieve success by inspiring them to act on their
goals, believe in themselves and also schedule their lives so that they can
move forward.Jones will visit Detroit
and share his nuggets of wisdom.
Some of the tenets that he speaks on include scheduling one’s
lifestep-by-step to achieve success;
his core values PSBRITE: Passion, Success, Belief, Respect, Integrity,
Teamwork, and Excellence; and also the firm belief that money doesn’t make one
rich, it’s the idea in the mind and the ability to focus on that idea that
eventually makes one rich.
Paul D. Jones’ two books, ”Schedule for Success” and Who Told You. . .You Were Broke:” have changed the lives of several young
people.
Jones has set the goal of reaching thousands, if not millions,
of young people so that they learn to focus on what’s important -- the internal
idea and not fall for get-rich, easy ways to wealth and financial security.He has been featured in Black Enterprise magazine
and many media outlets worldwide.
EXTRA:Author Paul D. Jones is available to speak with media and share
key points from his “Schedule for
Success” book and also “Who Told You. . . You Were Broke.”For more information, contact Pam Perry at
(248) 690-6810 or email info (at) pamperrypr.com
P.S. Also Hear him on WJLB, Sunday at 9a.m.
Win a free book and Tshirt. Call in to WJLB on Sunday morning during 9
a.m. hour at (313) 298-7098. Catch the interview via Live stream too: http://www.fm98wjlb.com/pages/deb.html
Shine Bright Like a Diamond. Brand Like a Superstar! Go here and get your branding and social media questions answered on the spot with Pam Perry: Go here to sign up!
