.99 Ebooks by Shawneda Marks

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CNET turned the spotlight on indie authors in a way that made me smile despite being hurt because a fellow author said it made them want to cry. In years past this would have left me upset for days. My mind would be riddled with questions of why? Apparently I’ve grown because I had none of my past reactions. It’s easy to recognized how new technology if untapped could be seen as a threat to traditional authors and publishers who benefit from the elite and exclusive atmosphere of the publishing industry before the invent of POD and ebooks.

To ePub or not ePub… that is the Question

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In celebration of E-Book Week, we’re very excited to have L. A. Banks with us to share her thoughts on e-books & e-book publishing.  Before you leave, be sure to GET A COPY Shadow Walkers via Smashwords for .99 (thru March 12). To ePub or not ePub… that is the Question Written by L.A. Banks [...]

Quick Twitter Tips for Black Book Chats

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Quick Link to Twitter Party/Black Book Chat –> http://www.twebevent.com/blackbookchats **If you run into any problems tonight, send a tweet to @rawsistaz and I’ll do my best to walk you through any problems, but do try to test it out a bit early.  If you’re attending and already set up, pls take a minute to send [...]

For Colored Girls (Film Review) by Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts

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A special thanks to Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts for sharing her early review of FOR COLORED GIRLS which comes out in theaters today.  We will be discussing the movie in detail ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16th starting at noon, here on the site. TMLG ~ FILM REVIEW: FOR COLORED GIRLS by Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts (October 29, 2010) [...]

Have We Been Professionally Forsaken?

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Have We Been Professionally Forsaken? by Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant Remember the days of old when professionalism was an automatic notion?  Where have those days gone? You know what I’m talking about, the days where in spite of one’s differences, manners were a must. Can this old art form be recovered? I was flabbergasted during a [...]

An Honest Conversation About Online Book Marketing by Dee Stewart

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Every day I spend a significant amount of my work day online. If not creating a client’s mar-comm materials, networking with my contacts, or researching & obtaining more pr opportunities, I’m analyzing my deliverables. What tangible milestones can I bring back to my clients that shows that we are moving steps forward on our book marketing [...]

Missing on the Literary Scene

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Are your favorite authors missing from the literary scene? Wondering what happened to them?  Why are they not around anymore? Is it by choice? Well, let’s talk about it. Be sure to list some of YOUR favorites who are missing in action on the literary scene and share your thoughts on the topic. Last week, [...]

How to Survive and Thrive as a Literary Entrepreneur in a Down Economy by Dr. Maxine Thompson

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We continue our e-book reading challenge with the writing/business guide, How to Survive and Thrive as a Literary Entrepreneur in a Down Economy by Dr. Maxine Thompson.  We are also pleased to announce that starting later this month, she will be joining us as a regular columnist, so definitely stay tuned as she shares more [...]

Queen of American Publishing

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This week’s topic at RAW4ALL yahoo group (our literary hang-out) is on  the literary industry. What are your overall thoughts on the literary industry?  What about as it relates to African-American authors?  What do you think we’ll see in the next 5-10 years and what one thing would you do if you were in charge [...]

Swagga Jackers Beware by Dana Pittman

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Whoever said imitation is the greatest form of flattery lied. Or they haven’t been on the receiving end of someone listening to your plans and ideas, in confidence, and using them for their own, personal gain. A recent experience had me livid. I wanted to jump through the computer and practice my best old school [...]