A to Z Challenge - Quotes

For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo. (All photos taken by me.)

They say it’s easier to ask forgiveness than permission. But if you’re quoting someone, it’s better to ask permission than to get sued!

Quotes, excerpts, facts and figures - in print or online - are copyrighted and require permission to use. The same applies to song lyrics.

There are always exceptions, such as reviews of your book or public domain.

If in doubt, here are a couple publishing law websites to check:
Ivan Hoffman
Pub Law

And if you can’t get permission? Next!

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And I just found the cutest blog participating in the A to Z -Flat Stanley and Friends.

Your daily photo: "sQuid Attack!"

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A to Z Challenge - Postcards

For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo. (All photos taken by me.)

Postcards are good for announcing the release of your book. You can mail them to fans, friends, family, libraries, bookstores, businesses, organizations, and target genre clubs or groups.

With the cover art displayed on one side, a condensed version of the bookmark information will appear on the back. Once again, go for quality with a glossy color front. The 4 x 6 size is best for mailing. This size and larger can be handed out during appearances, too.

Do you use postcards?

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And your daily photo: "Prehistoric"

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A to Z Challenge - Organization

For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo. (All photos taken by me.)

Writing can be messy! Which is why we need to keep everything else organized.

I’m scary organized. I have lists for my lists. If someone calls, I can lay my hand on the correct information within seconds.

What areas do I organize?

To do lists - I write it down or it doesn’t happen
Computer files - everything in its properly labeled folder
Physical files - ditto
Bookkeeping and Taxes - I address it monthly so it doesn’t attack me at the end of the year
Contacts - I keep a notebook with all of my contacts & their information
Ledgers - keeping track of sales and money coming in
Appearances - in real life and online
Stock and Promo material - organized so I can see at glance what is needed
My library - I have a lot of books!
Manuscripts - outlines and character profiles

Are you organized? Need help? LOL

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And your daily photo: "Orange Glow"

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A to Z Challenge - Newsletters

For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo. (All photos taken by me.)

Newsletters are a great way to keep your fans/customers up to date on new information.

However, the purpose of a newsletter is not just to promote - it is to provide valuable information. If all you do is talk about yourself or your books/products, people will unsubscribe - or worse yet, report you as spam!

What items would be good for a newsletter?

Articles that solve problems or inform
News flashes on growing trends
Links to other news items or articles
Highlight on a guest (author, company, product, etc.)
Contests
Photos
And finally, any new news about you, including new dates, products, books, etc.

Do you have a newsletter?

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And your daily photo - "Newspaper Bandit Rides Again"

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