Do you have a friend or acquaintance with a new book coming out? Good ideas here on how to help him or her spread the word: http://tinyurl.com/ol4rhj8
However, I think turning the book cover-out in a bookstore could backfire since the staff probably knows which books should be face-out and which not. Publishers in some cases pay for that kind of exposure.
Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books, editor of many others, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://elmams.wix.com/elma
Here’s a nifty bit of news. Interesting idea: quilt your book cover or have someone do it. Could be a business opportunity in there somewhere.
Friesens, Avalon Travel's primary travel guide printer, located in Altona, Manitoba, commemorates when a book hits a million printed copies with a quilt of the cover of the book, crafted by a group of local women. Collectively, Avalon’s guidebooks reached the million unit mark. On September 9, Friesens presented Jane Musser (l.), v-p of production at Avalon, and Bill Newlin (r.), publisher, Avalon Group, with the Moon Guides and Rick Steves’ quilts.
Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books, editor of many others, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://elmams.wix.com/elma
Writer’s Digest just started a new blog for indie publishers [self-publishers]. Looks like good info. Here’s the link: http://tinyurl.com/q4atgsp
Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books, editor of many others, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://elmams.wix.com/elma
I don’t know much about this organization except what’s below, but they could be a good resource if you work on or with kids’ or young adult materials.
“JacketFlap has become the world's largest and most comprehensive resource for information on the children's book industry. Writers, illustrators, librarians, agents, editors, publicists, and publishers visit JacketFlap every day.” More info at http://www.jacketflap.com/
Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books, editor of many others, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://elmams.wix.com/elma
Join the 55 project by writing a poem inspired by Isaiah chapter 55. Go to http://www.55project.blogspot.ca/. On the right, scroll down to find the heading Join the Project.
Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books, editor of many others, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://elmams.wix.com/elma
Valerie Noble is a new Associate Agent at Donaghy Literary Group. She is seeking Young Adult, and New Adult in the following areas:
• Science Fiction YA/NA
• Fantasy YA/NA
• Historical Fantasy YA/NA
• Historical Fiction YA/NA
Valerie loves YA/NA science fiction and fantasy (think Kristin Cashore and Suzanne Collins) but reads everything under the sun. For her, it’s more about the writing and less about the genre. In saying that, Valerie is generally not interested in romance or paranormal.
Submission Instructions: Electronic Submissions only. Send the query letter, 1-2 page synopsis and the first 10 pages of manuscript — all in body of email, no attachments. Send to query(at)donaghyliterary(dot)com.
Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books, editor of many others, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://elmams.wix.com/elma
Ashberry Lane, a newish Christian publisher, invites submissions of middle grade, young adult, and adult novels. Guidelines are here: http://ashberrylane.com/submissions-guidelines/
Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books, editor of many others, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://elmams.wix.com/elma
