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  Date / Time: 2/3/2009 11:20 PM UTC

  WordSmitten Hosts Panel of BTR Writers and Radio Reporters February 8
  

  Tune in to the fun.
  WordSmitten is hosting a group of panelists for the February 8 show. The guest call-in number is (347) 945-6885.
  
  Panelist discussion topics include radio promotion, self-publishing tips, trade (mainstream) publishing tips.
  
  What are we talking about? Kate Sullivan will ask the panelists to talk about the challenges that self-published authors face and the guidelines that help writers navigate the choppy waters of getting a book published. What does being self-published mean to a writer and which direction (self-pub or mainstream) requires more from a writer?
  
  Topics from Rita Schiano, a member of the panel:
  1) Tips on expanding promotional efforts from local and regional to nationwide.
  2) Should writers hire publicists?
  3) Selling to indie bookstores and libraries.
  
  Topics from Francine Silverman, a member of the panel:
  1) Why talk radio should be added to your promotion list.
  2) How to promote your book - be it non-fiction or fiction.
  3) How hosting a radio show helps with networking, promoting and presenting you as an expert.
  
  

  Topics from Phil Davis, a member of the panel.

  1)      1) Launching a complete book promotion campaign using social media

  2)      2) Interacting with your market influencers

  3)      3) Converting your audience into book buyers

   

  Phil has a free community for authors at www.authorsonthenet.com and through his site he offers an eCourse called The Author Platform (www.TheAuthorPlatform.com) The Author Platform teaches authors how to launch a complete social media book campaign. The courses range from $240 (3 months), to $500 (4 months) to $4,500 (12 months). I also own a book printing company called ZDocs, (www.zdocsonline.com) where we help both corporate and independent publishers.

  
  Check back for an update on the panelists who are appearing on the show.
  
  
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