This is for those serious authors only - Camp starts next week!

Are you serious about being a successful author? Then you must complete your registration for the Ultimate Author PR boot camp on April 13th.    This exclusive PR Boot Camp event brings you the best of the best! All told, at the end of you will be amazed on how your marketing of your book will click.  The best part?  It's all geared toward you: the Christian author who wants to go to the next level - FAST!    Read the "happy campers" testimonials at www.MinistryMarketingSolutions.com.   In four weeks we will go over:   Week 1: Unleash Your BRAND and shine like a super star! Identify your target audience and where they spend their time Develop a personal branding strategy and claim your expertise      Discover powerful online resources where you can showcase your expertise and experience Leverage your writing skills to gain exposure online and in print Week 2: Take the Fast Lane to Media Exposure - Online and Offline Discover the easiest and most effective way to reach the media (and it has nothing to do with press releases) Craft a media pitch that doesn't end up in a black hole Learn how to target online media (Internet radio, podcasts, blogs and more) and how others have used this strategy to hit the Best Sellers' lists Build a media plan to continue getting exposure for years Week 3: Turn Your Blogsite (not website) into a Traffic Generating Machine by creating Your Tribe through Social Networking (Fun & EASY) (we will have a video tutorial as well all the mp3 for you to keep to go over forever for this one and a guest a internet expert) Drive traffic to your website with powerful search engine optimization (SEO) techniques that you can easily implement yourself Put the "Wow" Factor into your site Develop a content strategy that will grow your site for the long-haul Develop your blog(or improve the one you have) with key solutions that make it easy to manage and generate results Learn secrets for proactively getting additional blog exposure Leverage Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter,blogtalk and other social networking sites to build a following Week 4: Put the Marketing Wheels in Motion Discover the top10 ways to promote on Amazon.com - worth the cost of the course alone!!!  Develop marketing materials that stand out from the rest Organize your efforts to stay effective &stay on the media's radar Create a marketing action plan that keeps you on point Effectively manage your time so that this doesn't feel like a chore & get info about a publicity VA that can help you through the campaign!  Mp3s will be given of all teleclasses if you have to miss! A Workbook chocked with secrets & contacts will be given out too!  If you have not done so already, visit www.pamperrypr.com for a free MP3 that tells you exactly what to expect in the coaching sessions and go to www.prbootcamponline.eventbrite.com to complete payment/registration.   Limited seating. Sign up now. First come, first in.   Bonus:  Sign up eWomen Network International Conference and Business Expo Event and get $300 off the PR BOOT CAMP!  Ministry Marketing Solutions, Inc., Farmington, MI 48336, USA

Fw: ePub Revision Planned from IDPF

http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/455597-IDPF_to_Revise_ePub_Standard.php?nid=2286&source=title&rid= IDPF to Revise ePub Standard By Jim Milliot The IDPF (International Digital Publishing Forum) has begun a 14-day comment period to begin a process to revise the ePub standard for e-books. In a note to members, IDPF president George Kerscher explained that during a minor revision of ePub the ePub maintenance group discovered the need for more significant enhancements. During the comment period, IDPF members can view the proposed changes to ePub and send questions and comments to Kerscher or IDPF executive director Michael Smith. Members can also asked to be included in the working group. more » » » http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/455597-IDPF_to_Revise_ePub_Standard.php?nid=2286&source=title&rid=

[Motown Writers Network] Blogging 101 Workshop April 29th 6pm in TechTown, Detro

For Immediate Release Event Description All Paid Participants will receive a resource CD that will be packed full of information for beginnings, intermediate and advance bloggers and also a certificate of completion. "A blog is created every three seconds," according to Google 2006. According to E-Marketer.com: " E-marketer estimates that in 2009, 96.6 million internet users in the US read a blog at least once a month." In 2013, e-Marketer estimates the number to increase to 128.2M or 58% of all US internet users. Knowing what a blog is and how to set up your platform will give you the advantage with these readers who could quite possibly become your consumers! With the success of blogging do you really understand what it takes to have a successful blog? Would you want to learn how to generate traffic? Get return traffic? Make money from your blog? Only 20 participants will be allowed in the session so register early. REGISTER NOW BY CLICKING HERE Event Details Time: April 29, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm Location: TECHTOWN IN WAYNE STATE Street: 440 BURROUGHS City/Town: DETROIT, MI 48202 Website or Map: http://blogging101-eomdetroit.eventbrite.com/ Phone: 313.289.8614 Event Type: workshop, blogging, seminar Organized By: Sylvia Hubbard/Motown Writers Network FEE: $ For more information, please go to http://MotownWriters.com

TechTown's April eNewsletter

In this issue... New class of rock star entrepreneurs accepted Score discounts for referrals The next generation of biodiesel: Think affordable TechTown tenant launches online green directory for Motor City New Economy News April 2010 Dear Sylvia,         On April 9th come to TechTown's First Friday and discover why Michigan is the rightful center of the universe for logistics.   Mark Lundquist, President and CEO, Fulcrum Edge, Inc., will flesh out this theory as the featured speaker of TechTown's First Friday networking event, open to the public, and widely considered Detroit's largest monthly entrepreneurial gathering, with a diverse audience of 300 entrepreneurs, innovators and mentors   "Logistics and supply chain management is forecasted to grow to a $14 trillion industry within 10 years," Lundquist said. "Michigan is the best place to launch a new company and take advantage of it, yet virtually no one even realizes what a powerhouse we are. This state should be the destination for anyone who wants to launch a new logistics or supply chain management company."   Date: April 9   Time: 4 to 6 p.m.   Location: NextEnergy, 461 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI 48202.    Cost: A $5 donation is requested to help offset event costs. Donations will be accepted at the door.   REGISTER NOW.   The April First Friday is sponsored by Pratik Pravinchandra Shah of Prudential Insurance and Corp! magazine. New class of rock star entrepreneurs accepted   Last month SmartStart admitted a new class of 21 unique startups to its business accelerator program.   "We're excited about the breadth of companies admitted to the portfolio," SmartStart Support Leader Steven Bessonny said. "We're looking forward to bringing them coaching and resources to make them successful in Detroit and beyond."   Some of the companies admitted to the new portfolio include: mymentalspace.com, a free web-based tool allowing users to self-monitor their internet behaviors.  Users can control internet use and prevent internet addiction using concepts in positive psychology, balancing their own 'mentalspace.' Steam Sterilization Systems, a company that uses steam, instead of toxic chemicals, to remove biofilm from beverage lines.  This company holds a U.S. patent for fluid line decontamination by steam. ForeverFresh, a company that manufactures and markets disposable underwear--targeting the medical, retail and internet markets.  ForeverFresh looks and feels like regular underwear and cannot be seen through clothing. SmartStart will accept applications from the next class of up-and-coming entrepreneurs through April 16 for logistics and supply chain management startups, and May 14 for innovative startups in all other industries.    Read more here. Score discounts for referrals   At TechOne Printing, loyalty pays. Refer 5 customers to TechOne Printing and receive a 5 percent discount on your next purchase of $25 or more.  The new referral program is called 5 for 5.   TechOne Printing also expanded its services to offer printed poster packages, which includes printing, mounting on foamboard and lamination--giving you one more reason to stop by the print center of choice for Midtown entrepreneurs.    "With three poster sizes to choose from at prices at least 5 percent cheaper than Kinko's, there's no reason not to visit TechOne Printing for all your poster needs," says TechOne Printing Manager Kristen Weimert.   Visit TechOne Printing online and be sure to stop by the TechOne Printing booth at this week's First Friday to talk to Kristen about how she can serve your business. The next generation of biodiesel: Think affordable   TechTown's NextCAT announces it will use an innovative biodiesel technology developed at Wayne State University's National Biofuels Energy Lab to create a product that consumers can afford.   NextCAT's technology will jump-start the biodiesel industry, which has been stalled since 2009 because of high material costs. The startup received its first round of outside funding in February and will begin testing its product this spring.   Read more here. TechTown tenant launches online green directory for Motor City    GreeningDetroit.com is supporting the local green movement with a new online resource hub with listings of companies selling environmentally friendly products and services.   This nifty Web site was designed for green-conscious residents, companies and communities and offers up helpful hints for greening particular rooms in your house plus green lifestyle news and a calendar of events.   Read more here. Follow-up links TechTown homepage Event calendar Apply for SmartStart! Podcast channel About us Detroit's fastest-growing business incubator, TechTown is serving and assisting more than 160 emerging companies with business accelerator programs, space for lease and educational forums. Learn more here. Forward email Sylvia Hubbard Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network & The African American Electronic Literary Network Author of Romance & Suspense and Internet Marketing for Writers & Business NOW AVAILABLE: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties order your copy now Coming Soon: Tanner's Devil www.redrosepublishing.com --- On Mon, 4/5/10, Allison Lumb <allison@techtownwsu.org> wrote: From: Allison Lumb <allison@techtownwsu.org> Subject: TechTown's April eNewsletter To: yexsenia2@yahoo.com Date: Monday, April 5, 2010, 1:47 PM In this issue... New class of rock star entrepreneurs accepted Score discounts for referrals The next generation of biodiesel: Think affordable TechTown tenant launches online green directory for Motor City New Economy News April 2010 Dear Sylvia,         On April 9th come to TechTown's First Friday and discover why Michigan is the rightful center of the universe for logistics.   Mark Lundquist, President and CEO, Fulcrum Edge, Inc., will flesh out this theory as the featured speaker of TechTown's First Friday networking event, open to the public, and widely considered Detroit's largest monthly entrepreneurial gathering, with a diverse audience of 300 entrepreneurs, innovators and mentors   "Logistics and supply chain management is forecasted to grow to a $14 trillion industry within 10 years," Lundquist said. "Michigan is the best place to launch a new company and take advantage of it, yet virtually no one even realizes what a powerhouse we are. This state should be the destination for anyone who wants to launch a new logistics or supply chain management company."   Date: April 9   Time: 4 to 6 p.m.   Location: NextEnergy, 461 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI 48202.    Cost: A $5 donation is requested to help offset event costs. Donations will be accepted at the door.   REGISTER NOW.   The April First Friday is sponsored by Pratik Pravinchandra Shah of Prudential Insurance and Corp! magazine. New class of rock star entrepreneurs accepted   Last month SmartStart admitted a new class of 21 unique startups to its business accelerator program.   "We're excited about the breadth of companies admitted to the portfolio," SmartStart Support Leader Steven Bessonny said. "We're looking forward to bringing them coaching and resources to make them successful in Detroit and beyond."   Some of the companies admitted to the new portfolio include: mymentalspace.com, a free web-based tool allowing users to self-monitor their internet behaviors.  Users can control internet use and prevent internet addiction using concepts in positive psychology, balancing their own 'mentalspace.' Steam Sterilization Systems, a company that uses steam, instead of toxic chemicals, to remove biofilm from beverage lines.  This company holds a U.S. patent for fluid line decontamination by steam. ForeverFresh, a company that manufactures and markets disposable underwear--targeting the medical, retail and internet markets.  ForeverFresh looks and feels like regular underwear and cannot be seen through clothing. SmartStart will accept applications from the next class of up-and-coming entrepreneurs through April 16 for logistics and supply chain management startups, and May 14 for innovative startups in all other industries.    Read more here. Score discounts for referrals   At TechOne Printing, loyalty pays. Refer 5 customers to TechOne Printing and receive a 5 percent discount on your next purchase of $25 or more.  The new referral program is called 5 for 5.   TechOne Printing also expanded its services to offer printed poster packages, which includes printing, mounting on foamboard and lamination--giving you one more reason to stop by the print center of choice for Midtown entrepreneurs.    "With three poster sizes to choose from at prices at least 5 percent cheaper than Kinko's, there's no reason not to visit TechOne Printing for all your poster needs," says TechOne Printing Manager Kristen Weimert.   Visit TechOne Printing online and be sure to stop by the TechOne Printing booth at this week's First Friday to talk to Kristen about how she can serve your business. The next generation of biodiesel: Think affordable   TechTown's NextCAT announces it will use an innovative biodiesel technology developed at Wayne State University's National Biofuels Energy Lab to create a product that consumers can afford.   NextCAT's technology will jump-start the biodiesel industry, which has been stalled since 2009 because of high material costs. The startup received its first round of outside funding in February and will begin testing its product this spring.   Read more here. TechTown tenant launches online green directory for Motor City    GreeningDetroit.com is supporting the local green movement with a new online resource hub with listings of companies selling environmentally friendly products and services.   This nifty Web site was designed for green-conscious residents, companies and communities and offers up helpful hints for greening particular rooms in your house plus green lifestyle news and a calendar of events.   Read more here. Follow-up links TechTown homepage Event calendar Apply for SmartStart! Podcast channel About us Detroit's fastest-growing business incubator, TechTown is serving and assisting more than 160 emerging companies with business accelerator programs, space for lease and educational forums. Learn more here. Forward email This email was sent to yexsenia2@yahoo.com by allison@techtownwsu.org. Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Email Marketing by TechTown | 440 Burroughs | Detroit | MI | 48202

Online Used Bookstore - Renewal of the Book's Life By Frank Florence

Books are said to be man's best friend as they impart knowledge. The type of content in the book ranges over many a categories, it may be a sci-fi or plain fiction, romantic or travel books. Most of the book readers like to own them. However, what happens after you buy these knowledge treasures. Well you just read them once or twice and they then get added on to your book shelf pile. They might get referred back if you remember that it has important information. Still most of the books you buy just lie around in your homes.

Now comes to you a better option to deal with these over-stuffed books in your closets. You can actually sell them off to some one who might just be searching for them. If your books are in a good state they might just get the correct price. This is a new trend that has evolved on the internet and that is selling and buying books through an online used bookstore. If you look back in times possibly doing something of this sort was impossible, but now it is all easy and accessible. This could help any one make some more money out of this.

However, how can you achieve the selling of books using the net? There are some steps that you can follow to build your own shop cart to sell your books online. Or else you can decide to sell your used books collection on Amazon or eBay. To sell your books on the Amazon or eBay all you have to do is register online as a used bookseller by simply following their steps. On these websites, you need to submit some of your information like your name, your address and other contact details like phone number, valid email ID, along with user name and password.

Once your registration is done then you need to create a list of the books you would be selling.

To list on the online used bookstore you might even have to add the estimated price of the books, the condition they are in, the type of payment you would like receive and how are you going to be shipping them to the buyer. You also have to guarantee that the books are in a very good state, with neat covers and in a readable state.

Well you have to keep you shop running, so you will have to create an inventory for your online bookstore. To do that you will have to collect such used books possibly from garage sales or buy them from your friends and neighbors. Remember one thing when you are creating an inventory for your store that buy books at a lower cost.

To learn more about online bookselling, please visit: http://www.CreativeBookSourcing.com

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[Motown Writers Network] Reminder: Motown Writers April Meetup - Poetry is in on

Meetup Reminder Motown Writers Meetup Group Your group has a Meetup Saturday, April 10, 2010 10:00 AM! You RSVPed Yes. What Motown Writers April Meetup - Poetry When Saturday, April 10, 2010 10:00 AM Who 12 Yes / 1 Maybe Where Barnes and Noble Warren & Cass in Detroit, MI 48202 Detroit MI 48202 Update your RSVP Here's what people are saying about this Meetup Group "I think that it is great, it allowed me to meet other author's and get informative information." — Darlena "Network, network, network." — Judy Seaberry Learn more about this Meetup Meetup Description FOR April we are celebrating National Poetry month with five spectacular poets! Ber-Henda Williams Brooke Blander Diamonique Plus 2 more! There will also be tips and information given about how to publish and promote poety. I'll be there for questions and answers. See ya Sat and please bring a donation to help us out. Also bring your literary challenges, new books to announce and achievements. http://www.meetup.com/michiganliterarynetwork/calendar/12866546/?a=ce1c_grp&rv=ce1c

Blogger Tutorial - How to Start Blogging with Blogger

As we prepare for our blogging class, I'm putting together videos to help you create your blog.

Some people like wordpress.com and some people like blogspot.com

I prefer wordpress.com and I really enjoy wordpress.org.

No matter what you use, I hope some of the tips in here, help you create your blog and lay it out properly.

Chris Abramham presents:

 How to register and join the popular and free blogging service, Blogger. Step by step and through to your first post. More later.



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