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Chocolate Pages On Tour: Bookaholic Pam Perry, PR Coach & Social Media Strategist

3 Reasons Why Your Book Ain't Selling by Pam Perry

I've been getting asked the same questions over and over again lately, and so I thought I'd answer all of those questions with this article. The basic gist of what people are asking me is this: "why aren't my books selling and how can I get out there so I can speak and sell my books?" None of these individuals are my PR coaching clients, they're just folks who have published and now wonder why they are not selling this book like a PR Rock Star. So here are the top 3 reasons why you're not selling your book: 1) You never got around to establishing yourself as an author. The promotion of the book starts BEFORE the book is out! I say that all the time. But, the overwhelming majority of people who publish never really take the time to build a platform. You need to build up an audience of people who would want to buy their book. Having 1,000+ "friends" on Facebook is not a readership. Most people create a book and think everyone would want to buy it and have them come speak about it once it rolls off the presses. And what happens when they publish the book and announce it to the world, the same result is the same -- they sell about 200 copies to their friends and family. 2) You didn't market your Book. You've just finished your first book and published it. Whew! Now it's time to sit back, relax and watch the sales roll in. Right? Wrong! Nothing could be further from the truth. Getting your book published is about 10% of the work. The 90% of the work involves around getting the word out and generating sales. This is where most people who get around to publishing their book typically fail. They see that they still have some more work to do, and quit. It just seems way too hard. 3) You didn't invest in any marketing support, buy a "how to" kit or get a coach I'm not here to try to sell you anything, so let's get that out of the way. But what I will tell you is that those who succeed are those who are prepared. And preparation involves GETTING INFORMATION AND TALKING WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE. A lot of first time authors make mistakes - costly mistakes. How do I know this? Because I see it. They come to me - crying and upset. They didn't have any help when they were publishing and had to figure this all out on their own. They spent a lot of money trying to figure it all out and got very confused - and frustrated. Here's what you need to understand. Without any advice or guidance, you're dooming yourself to learning by trial-and-error. That can be both costly and very time consuming. Don't make that mistake. Here's the bottom line. I truly believe you can become a successful author. You need to set a goal for yourself, get some information from a professional and stick with it. Do what they instruct you to do. Trust me, you'll be incredibly happy if you follow my advice. For more information about how to shortcut your way to success as an author, visit the website http://www.pamperrypr.com READ the information, click every link and join The Chocolate Pages Network www.ChocolatePagesNetwork.com

Bookaholic Pam Perry, PR Coach & Social Media Strategist

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Beautiful Women Series: Paula Batchelor

Host Rosalind Y. Tompkins dialogues with guest Paula Batchelor about the importance of building self-esteem in young girls starting in elementary school.



Paula Batchelor is a children’s book author, social media marketing manager, and a college professor with extensive experience in graphic, project management, computer technology and software training. Social media management allows Paula to put her techie skills, creative energy, and management experience to work helping solopreneurs and small businesses use social media to reach out to and grow their target audiences.

Paula is also currently pursuing her lifelong passions of baking, writing and illustration. She lives in the metropolitan Detroit area with her six-year-old daughter, the “Peanut,” and their eleven-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Pepper. Something Only Paula’s Close Friends Would Know. She absolutely hates green peas. She loves to cook -- bakes a “to-die-for” sweet potato pie. And she's a lifelong Detroit Tigers' baseball fan.

Click link to listen: Beautiful Women Series: Paula Batchelor

The State of Christian Publishing with Dee Stewart, Marina Woods & Pam Perry

This teleconference was for our concern and love for African American Christian authors...take a listen and know that we share the "real deal" on how to really succeed in this industry and be a shining example of CHRIST!

Click here to listen to this eye-opening

Teleseminar on the book biz:

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The literary ladies on the teleseminar:

Marina Woods... http://www.GoodGirlBookclubonline.com

 

Dee Stewart... http://christianfiction.blogspot.com

Pam Perry .... http://www.pamperrypr.com

 

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Teleseminar on the book biz and join us on Facebook

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Free Help For Authors (or those who are thinking of writing a book)

Hey Superstar!

Let me ask you a question...

Have you ever looked at successful authors and entrepreneurs like Michael Gerber, Marci Shimoff, Peggy McColl, Loral Langemeier, Arielle Ford and Michael Port with a mixture of admiration and envy...wondering what in the world they did to become such successful authors... and how you can to?

I certainly have – and today I’ve got great news for you!
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I CAN’T believe they are giving you this at completely no-cost!
As soon as I heard about it, I knew I wanted to share it with you.

And get this... in the program, 21 successful authors will tell you the truth about what it took for them to become successful.
There’s never been anything done like this in the publishing industry. And, it’s about time!

Successful Author Secrets is literally a road map for becoming a successful author... and entrepreneur!

It started August 2nd but you can still participate for FREE!

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The lineup of speakers is a who’s who of the best and brightest in the non-fiction book world!

So, if you have dreamed of writing a book, are in the middle of writing one, or have a book completed that is not doing as well as you like, you’ve got to check out this incredible program!

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To your success,

Pam Perry, Your PR Coach


P.S. Want to learn how one author sold millions of copies of his self-published book and another author successfully wrote 14 critically acclaimed and best-selling books?

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National Christian Writers Conference 2010

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#1 National Christian Writers Conference with Michelle McKinney Hammond, Karen Hunter, Stacy Hawkins Adams, William R. Patterson & MORE

August 14, 2010 Howard University School of Divinity Scheduled from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Do you have an idea for a terrific story? Do you need help transferring your ideas into book format? Have you written a manuscript but don’t know where to go to publish it?  Come to the National Christian Writers Conference for a day of high powered workshops, panel discussions, and networking. Learn how to write like a pro and get noticed in the Christian marketplace, use social media tools (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) to market and drive web site traffic, publish a book using print on demand technology as well as publish a book through traditional Christian publishing outlets, and more.  Bring your questions, ideas and entrepreneurial aspirations to the National Christian Writers Conference.  Experts in every aspect of the Christian publishing industry will be on hand to guide and foster your success. Meet us in Washington, D.C. Washington D.C. on August 14, 2010 for the National Christian Writers Conference (http://www.ncwcfr.com) scheduled from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Howard University School of Divinity in the Benjamin E. Mays Hall building. Michelle McKinney Hammond Antonio L. Crawford Pam Perry     CEO, The Warcoffer Capital Group, LLC ("WCG"). Michelle has been a television co-host of TLN’s Emmy Award-winning “Aspiring Women,” talk show. CEO of Top Book Sales, Inc., and Kaizen Publication founded the NCWC writers conference. He is the author of The Quest for Wealth and a contributing author in Chicken Soup for the African-American Woman's Soul. President of Ministry Marketing Solutions. Her passion is helping people publish and promote their books and ministries in the Christian market. Her public relations and advertising career spans 2 decades. William R. Patterson Stacey Hawkins Adams Karen Hunter     CEO of The Baron Solution Group. Chairman and CEO of The Warcoffer Capital Group, LLC ("WCG"). Wealth Building Coach and co-author of the international best seller The Baron Son. Award-winning Christian fiction author, speaker and freelance writer. Her six nationally published novels weave, faith, social issues and personal growth into creative plots. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, President and CEO of Karen Hunter Publishing, radio talk-show host, and co-author of numerous New York Times bestsellers.

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