Leads From Linda - Place to Send Press Releases

A place to post your news releases:

http://www.thehubcompany.com

Best,

~Linda

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www.eStarPublish.com

www.AuthorsandExperts.com

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Leads From Linda - Think Outside the Box

Here are some suggestions for authors on marketing from Linda F. Radke of Five Star Publications.

These are scary times. Keeping you in the loop.  We need to keep thinking outside the box. 

Beyond the bookstore

1.  Speaking engagements

2.  Gift stores

3.  Catalogs

4.  Start a book club

5.  Specialty stores

6.  Fundraisers 

7.  Lemonade stand - Why not?  It worked when we were young. :) 

8.  School talks

9.  Church or synagogue gift shop

10. Seminars

11. Workshops

12. Contest

13. Offer your book as a door prize

14. Library talks

15. Book walk - walk and talk books 

16. Flea markets (don't laugh - I have one author who has a space in a Park N' Swap from November to March each year -www.SecretLifeofaSnowbird.com)

Leads from Linda - 10 Commandments of Book Publishing

The following was sent by Linda Radke of Five Star Publications.  Great advice for authors.

Leads From Linda - Posting Arizona Events

Leads from Linda is written by Linda F. Radke of Five Star Publications.  Please visit the links below this post for helpful information for authors as well as some wonderful books for both children and adults.

Here's a place to post information about events taking place in Arizona. 

http://www.evliving.com/events-calendar/

Best,

~Linda

www.FiveStarPublications.com

www.FiveStarBookAwards.com

www.FiveStarScripts.com

www.AuthorsandExperts.com

www.SchoolBookings.com

www.KidsCanPublish.com
(480)940-8182  Fax: (480) 940-8787

Leads From Linda - The Art of Googling

The following is provided by Linda F. Radke of Five Star Publications. Please visit her sites (listed below the article). She has many great services for authors as well as wonderful books published through her company for the eager reader.

I did a Google search for "Arizona Library Lists" and discovered a list of free online resources. You can always buy a list or you can let your fingers do the walking through Google and find your way to free resources. You do not need to stop with a list of Arizona libraries - do your own searches and cover the country.

Are you trying to market your book(s) to librarians in Arizona? This link will take you to a list of Arizona libraries. The list includes government and public libraries. Visit each library listing and find the contact area. Pitch your book and your availability to give a library talk.

http://www.librarysites.info/states/az.htm

This list might be a little easier to use. Please note that not all links are active, but addresses and phone numbers are provided.

http://www.stutteringhelp.org/Default.aspx?tabid=348

Arizona Library Association offers a list of libraries on their site.

http://www.azla.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=131

I recommended mailing a flyer or postcard. Or you might want to consider a flyer with a handful of bookmarks. Often times librarians will give away bookmarks.

Do you feel overwhelmed by these lists? Don't feel that you need to conquer your mailing in one day. Commit yourself to pitching five libraries a day.

Happy Marketing,

~Linda

www.FiveStarPublications.com
www.FiveStarBookAwards.com
www.FiveStarScripts.com
www.AuthorsandExperts.com
www.SchoolBookings.com
www.KidsCanPublish.com
(480)940-8182 Fax: (480) 940-8787

Leads from Linda - News Releases

I recently discovered a site that allows folks to submit their own news releases. I tried it and I like it. It's easy to use and best of all…it is free.  

You can post the information directly free of cost at www.hispanicmpr.com/b2b.You register, create a profile, pick a category (press releases and books and magazines for example) and post.  You can include one photo up to 500 pixels in size.

Happy Marketing,

~Linda

www.FiveStarPublications.com

www.FiveStarBookAwards.com

www.FiveStarScripts.com

www.AuthorsandExperts.com

www.SchoolBookings.com

www.KidsCanPublish.com
(480)940-8182  Fax: (480) 940-8787

Colby Nominations

Thanks to Linda Radke of 5-Star Publications for forwarding this information.


Authors, Publishers, Agents and Book Sellers:

Tawani Foundation is accepting author nominee submissions for the 2011 Colby Award. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2010.

Since 1999, the Colby Award has recognized first works of historical fiction or non-fiction that have made a major contribution to the understanding of intelligence operations, military history or international affairs.

First works published from January 1, 2009 through October 31, 2010 are eligible for the 2011 Colby Award. A complete list of past award recipients and the nomination guidelines and form can be found online at:

www.tawanifoundation.org/colby

If you have received this notice in error and there is a more appropriate or different point of contact, please reply to this email with their contact information or forward it on for review.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or visit our website for more information.

Sincerely,

Lisa M. Lanz
Executive Director

Leads From Linda - Writing Contests

This site offers information about writing contests.


http://www.writers-editors.com/Writers/Contests/contests.htm

Leads from Linda is written by Linda F. Radke of Five Star Publications.  Please visit Five Star to learn more about their services for authors, plus view all the wonderful books they have for sale.

Leads From Linda - Press Releases

Here's a free place to submit your news releases.


http://www.prlog.org/submit-free-press-release.html

  Leads From Linda is written by Linda F. Radke of Five Star Publications.  To learn more about Linda and what Five Star has to offer you, please visit FiveStarPublications.com

Leads From Linda - For Cookbook Authors

Attention authors of cookbooks! Here's a place to submit a few of your recipes.


http://southernfood.about.com/library/recipes/blsubmitrecipe.htm

Leads From Linda - Off to the Big Screen!

FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING NEW DIVISION:

FIVE STAR SCRIPTS LAUNCHED TO TAKE AUTHORS FROM

THE BOOKSHELF TO THE BIG SCREEN

(CHANDLER, AZ)—It takes more than a great book to make a great movie—authors need industry connections and scriptwriting know-how that often take years to develop. Recognizing this gap, Five Star Publications is pleased to announce a groundbreaking new division with “reel possibilities,” Five Star Scripts. With 25 years of publishing and marketing experience under her belt, Five Star President Linda F. Radke has joined forces with former actor and award-winning author and screenwriter Lisa Cerasoli to provide Hollywood hopefuls with an insiders’ edge.

“I’ve always encouraged my clients to reach for the stars,” said Radke, “And now we’re helping them aim higher. With the unique services available through Five Star Scripts, authors have access to new resources to help them take their work from the bookshelf to the big screen, and we’re thrilled to be part of the process.”

Their team is not only comprised of noted scriptwriters like Jim Byrnes and Robert Potter, but Radke and Cerasoli will also utilize the expertise of Sandra Siegal, of Siegal Entertainment, Inc. Siegal also owns a management company based in Beverly Hills, CA, and works as a producer and producing consultant. She has over 20 years involvement in both film and television.

Herself, a 15-year industry veteran, Cerasoli’s credits include starring roles as “V” on General Hospital, Zoe in The Pretender and many more. Her second book is due out in April 2010.

"Our mission with Five Star Scripts is to create a vehicle for authors to join the ever expanding world of entertainment,” said Cerasoli. “In partnership with each author, our team will determine if a manuscript has movie or pilot potential. And then we’ll get to work at making that dream a reality.”

Launched in January 2010, Five Star Scripts offers the following services:

• Evaluation of unpublished manuscripts for script/screenplay potential
• Evaluation of published titles for script/screenplay potential
• Script/screenplay writing and rewriting services
• Editing services
• Full production services in transitioning scripts and screenplays into books including writing and editing, graphic design, layout, packaging and promotion
• Industry services based out of Los Angeles: coverage, consulting, pitching, promotion and producing

Both Radke and Cerasoli are available for interview, and website development is underway at http://www.fivestarscripts.com/. For more information, please contact Five Star Publications at (480) 940-8182

Leads From Linda - Greer Memorial Library

Greer Memorial Library

PO Box 144

74 A County Road 1120/Main Street

Greer, AZ 85927

Phone: (928) 735-7710

FAX: Same as above

We took our family skiing this past weekend in charming, snow-covered Greer, AZ. I stayed in the cabin by the cozy fireplace and read a new manuscript while my family skied. I kept the fire going as I read my way through "Perfectly Amanda." I was the envy of every Amanda Blake fan. After all, I was getting the first glimpse of her remarkable life story. (www.PerfectlyAmanda.com). If you were not an Amada Blake fan before you read "Perfectly Amanda," you will be after it.


Greer also has a quaint library that was located across the street from our rented cabin. I am going to donate a few books to Greer Memorial Library and you might want to do the same. Tell the librarian that Linda Radke of Five Star Publications sent ya. I told her I would. :-)

Leads From Linda - Call for Authors

CHRONICLES, an e magazine, is looking for nonfiction articles 500+ words. Contact Chronicles@FireshipPress.com.

Leads from Linda is written by Linda F. Radke of Five Star Publications.  Please be sure to check out her websites to see all the goodies she has to offer for both readers and authors.

www.FiveStarPublications.com
www.AuthorsandExperts.com
(480) 940-8182 Fax: (480) 940-8787

Leads From Linda - Domain Names

Looking for a new domain name to promote your book?  Here's a great way to get that name at a very low price:

You can buy a .com domain name for only $7.49 per year. Visit: www.FiveStarDomain.com

www.FiveStarPublications.com

www.AuthorsandExperts.com

Leads From Linda - Wikipedia

You might want to consider writing an article for Wikipedia. It could be an article about the topic of your book.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page - Start by doing a search from the home page and then you will be given an option to write an article. Make sure to work your book into your article and a link to your site.

Leads from Linda comes from Linda F. Radke of FiveStarPublications.  Thanks, Linda!

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