teleseminar: Learn how to Navigate the Submissions Process - Oct 4 - 15th

SORMAG    September Teleseminars/Workshop  SORMAG is hosting teleseminars and workshops for the summer and fall.  We invite you to sign up for a few classes.   Deadline for registration is October 3rd.   OCTOBER   WORKSHOP  October 4 - October 15th  -  Online Navigating the Submissions Process Instructor:  Kianna Alexander   This class is to help aspiring writers get published by taking some of the mystery out of the submissions process.   A. Publishing Houses: Small, vs. Large, Print or E-book: This lesson will give some basic statistics and data about each type of publishing house, and list some pros and cons.   B. Etiquette and the Importance of Following Guidelines: Tips to keep writers out of the slush pile   C. Manuscript Format: Basic manuscript formatting will be discussed.   D. Dealing with Rejections/ Getting the Call: Helping writers overcome these inevitable stumbling blocks, and showing the benefits of perseverance.   Instructor Bio:   A military spouse and mother of two, Kianna Alexander is a native North Carolinian, who, like any other good belle, enjoys sweet tea and Southern hospitality. Currently, her family is stationed in Alaska, where she's surrounded by mountains and moose. She's been writing since age 11, and her first novel, Skye's the Limit, was published by Red Rose Publishing in August 2009. She's currently working on Delva's Destiny; a sequel to Skye's the Limit, as well as several other projects.       PRICE:  $45.00       PRICE: $40.00 for SORMAG members      Would you like to be an instructor?  We have spots available for October/November     We accept checks/money orders if you don't do paypal   Contact sormag@yahoo.com       If you're not a member of SORMAG. Join our community.  Feel free to forward this message

[Motown Writers Network] Ask Your Marketing Questions Live 2day with Expert, Pen

Michigan Literary Network Radio Show Live 2day 5pm EST with : Tara Betts, Author and Book Marketing Expert, Penny Sansevieri Listen to show online at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/michiganliterarynetwork/2010/09/22/michigan-literary-network-show or podcast (download) later. Michigan Literary Network Radio The Motown Literary Network has been live on blogtalkradio.com since early fall of 2009, with nearly 5,000 downloads. Our hour-long, weekly show airs Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. with a focus on everything related to the literary world, from the writing process, to author highlights, to the nuts and bolts of publishing. Although the show can be heard by listeners all over the world, and our guests come from all over the world, our target audience is readers and writers in Michigan with an interest in the Michigan literary community. Established in 2000, Motown Writers Network and The Michigan Literary Network was created to strengthen Michigan's Literary Community. Drawing readers, writers, authors, poets and more together, the networks' mission is to connect readers to Michigan literary works, educate and connect writers and poets to resources, provide events and venues for authors to showcase their work and a lot more. To sign up for updates on The Michigan Literary Network, scroll below. Visit our website and help strengthen the Michigan Literary Network, by sending our information to other readers and writers! MichLiterary Network Radio Show Date / Time: 9/22/2010 5:00 PM Category: Books Call-in Number: (646) 915-9177 Listen to show online at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/michiganliterarynetwork/2010/09/22/michigan-literary-network-show or podcast (download) later. * 5 p.m. - Tara Betts, author of Arc & Hue poetry, www.tarabetts.net.   * 5:30 p.m. - Penny Sansevieri, author marketing expert, founder of Author Marketing Experts , Inc, www.authormarketingexperts.com Third Annual Rochester Writers' Conference Saturday, October 2, 2010 Registration is NOW Open On the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan This Year's Theme is The Creative Writer Karen Bell-Brege and Darrin Brege, author and illustrator team, from the Mick Morris Myth Solvers Book Series will give the keynote address this year. Learn more about what they do at: MickMorris.com Sessions will include: Essay Writing Creative Writing Creating Believable Characters Writing Apps for Smart Phones First Paragraph Building on Online Presence 101 Continuing Your Online Presence Publishing Panel Magazine Editors' Panel And More! Check-in registration, lunch, and keynote address will take place in the Oakland Room in the Oakland Center at Oakland University. All sessions will be in adjoining rooms of the Oakland Center. 2010 Sessions Click Here to View the Details for Speakers and Presentations Ready to Register Click Here to Sign-up for the 2010 Conference Event Location Oakland University, 2200 N. Squirrel Road, Rochester, MI 48309 Click Here for a Map to Oakland University Michigan Literary Network for all things literary and helping to increase literacy rates around Metro Detroit Upcoming Episodes 9/22/10 5:00PM - Called Out Author, Dara Nichole! Show Notes If you'd like to be a guest, please contact us at: http://motownwriters.com/contact Make sure you go to our main website and subscribe for updates at: www.MichiganLiteraryNetwork.com To be a guest on the show requirements include that either: Guest must be a Michigan author or have a book about Michigan OR Literary Guest must give knowledge about services, education or an upcoming event that is happening in Michigan. All guest are asked to become familiar with us by reading our About Page please. Your Moderator & Founder, Sylvia Hubbard Listen to show online at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/michiganliterarynetwork/2010/09/22/michigan-literary-network-show or podcast (download) later. Michigan Literary Network & Motown Writers Network Event: Essence of Motown Mix and Mingle Oct 16th ~ Metro Detroit Book Clubs & Readers Please Register Now Posted: 21 Sep 2010 05:03 AM PDT Free Event, but at least $1 Donations are accepted to help strengthen the Literary community and bring more events like this for the upcoming year. Light Refreshments will be served. [...] For more, please visit http://motownwriters.com. Please share this email with others and visit our bookstore to support other Michigan authors! You are subscribed to email updates from Michigan Literary Network...Motown Writers Network

only 25 days until WordCamp Detroit #wcdet

WordCamp Detroit is only 25 days away! We've added an all star cast of speakers, hotel information and discounts, and a rockin' schedule. Recent speakers added: David Murray - Founder of Social Media Club Detroit Chapter and co-chair for the FutureMidwest will teach you how to provide quality content to your website or blog. Ryan Imel - Creator of WPCandy.com will show you how to user WordPress Multisite effectively. Marisa Smith - Owner of the Whole Brain Group will show you how to easily integrate social media channels into your WordPress site. Eric Brown - Founder of Urbane Apartments and The Urbane Way will teach you why every business should be blogging. See more speaker bios and topics at www.WordCampDetroit.com Seating is limited and spots are quickly filling up. Register today and don't miss out on all the WordPress/WordCamp action! www.wordcampdetroit.com/register See all of you soon! ~WordCamp Detroit Team register: http://wordcampdetroit.com

Workshop (Detroit): Internet Marketing for Writers & Businesses Oct 14th

Internet Marketing for Writers & Businesses 101 How to get on the Internet and Successfully Market Yourself Date: October 14, 2010 6pm to 9m Location: Detroit Impact Center 9930 Greenfield nr Plymouth Road Detroit, MI 48227 Wi-Fi Available Price: $25 (limited seating) will include Resource Download, Internet Marketing Updated ebook & promotional gifts. Register at: http://intmarkoct10detroit.eventbrite.com Welcome & Introductions Getting on the Internet, Setting up Websites, Professional Emails & Signature Lines HTML, RSS, SEO and other letters you should know E-book 101, formatting, publishing, and setting up to sell Blogging, Vlogging and Podcast Marketing, Promoting and Automating... Oh My! Networking and Selling Authors and Businesses wishing to have their promotional materials in our gift bags, please email me with Internet Workshop Promo. We'd appreciate more than just paper promotional materials, such as pens and so forth. Facilitator: Sylvia Hubbard, Author and Founder of Michigan Literary Network & AAELN.com Books can be purchased in advance at: www.WritersGuide2InternetMarketing.com This event is sponsored by: Motown Writers Network http://motownwriters.com The Michigan Literary Network http://michiganliterarynetwork.com The African American Electronic Literary Network http://aaeln.com Register at: http://intmarkoct10detroit.eventbrite.com

[Motown Writers Network] Workshop (Detroit): Internet Marketing for Writers & Bu

Internet Marketing for Writers & Businesses 101 How to get on the Internet and Successfully Market Yourself Date: October 14, 2010 6pm to 9m Location: Detroit Impact Center 9930 Greenfield nr Plymouth Road Detroit, MI 48227 Wi-Fi Available Price: $25 (limited seating) will include Resource Download, Internet Marketing Updated ebook & promotional gifts. Register at: http://intmarkoct10detroit.eventbrite.com Welcome & Introductions Getting on the Internet, Setting up Websites, Professional Emails & Signature Lines HTML, RSS, SEO and other letters you should know E-book 101, formatting, publishing, and setting up to sell Blogging, Vlogging and Podcast Marketing, Promoting and Automating... Oh My! Networking and Selling Authors and Businesses wishing to have their promotional materials in our gift bags, please email me with Internet Workshop Promo. We'd appreciate more than just paper promotional materials, such as pens and so forth. Facilitator: Sylvia Hubbard, Author and Founder of Michigan Literary Network & AAELN.com Books can be purchased in advance at: www.WritersGuide2InternetMarketing.com This event is sponsored by: Motown Writers Network http://motownwriters.com The Michigan Literary Network http://michiganliterarynetwork.com The African American Electronic Literary Network http://aaeln.com Register at: http://intmarkoct10detroit.eventbrite.com

PR: Kindle and Kindle app customers can now download and start reading 10 books--6 of them previously out of print--including one new novel, in less than 60 seconds

SEATTLE, Sep 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced that internationally bestselling author David Morrell is releasing a new, never-before-published, full-length thriller, "The Naked Edge," along with nine of his previously published books, in electronic book format exclusively in the Kindle Store. This is the first time any of these titles have been available electronically. These Kindle editions will offer additional content for many of the books, including new introductions and photographs that reveal insights into the making of these modern classics. All 10 of these Morrell books are available starting today for download exclusively from the Kindle Store (www.amazon.com/kindlestore).

"Publishing these 10 books in the Kindle Store is a great opportunity to explore how electronic publishing enables me to give my readers additional, unique content," said Morrell. "Available at $9.99 or less, I hope that my fans will be able to rediscover their favorite titles, and that new readers will have the chance to enjoy my books on their Kindles. I'm especially excited about publishing my new thriller, 'The Naked Edge' in digital format, exclusively for Kindle."

Morrell is the co-founder of the International Thriller Writers organization, a three-time Bram Stoker award- winner, and recipient of ITW's ThrillerMaster award in recognition of his legendary career and outstanding contributions to the thriller genre. His first novel "First Blood," still in print after 38 years, became the successful Rambo film franchise.

"It's exciting to be able to make the work of an accomplished author like David Morrell available to the millions of Kindle readers around the world," said Russ Grandinetti, Vice President of Kindle Content. "Both his longtime fans and new readers alike will enjoy these 10 books, now available exclusively in the Kindle Store."

These 10 Morrell books will be electronically available exclusively in the Kindle Store for one year:

"The Naked Edge" (a new, never published, high-action thriller with numerous photo inserts)

"First Blood"

"Blood Oath" (with a new Introduction)

"The Brotherhood of the Rose"

"The Fraternity of the Stone"

"The Covenant of the Flame" (with a new Introduction and photo inserts)

"The Totem" " (both the markedly different U.S. and U.K. versions available together for the first time)

"The Protector"

"Last Reveille"

"Fireflies"

Kindle offers the largest selection of the most popular books people want to read. The U.S. Kindle Store now has more than 670,000 books, including New Releases and 107 of 112 New York Times Bestsellers. Over 550,000 of these books are $9.99 or less, including 78 New York Times Bestsellers. Over 1.8 million free, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books are also available to read on Kindle. Kindle lets you buy your books once and read them everywhere--on Kindle, Kindle DX, iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, Mac, PC, BlackBerry and Android-based devices. Amazon's Whispersync technology syncs your place across devices, so you can pick up where you left off. With Kindle Worry-Free Archive, books you purchase from the Kindle Store are automatically backed up online in your Kindle library on Amazon where they can be re-downloaded wirelessly for free, anytime.

Kindle is the #1 bestselling item on Amazon.com for two years running. It's also the most-wished-for, most-gifted, and has the most 5-star reviews of any product on Amazon.com. Kindle can be ordered at www.amazon.com/kindle.

About Amazon.com

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as Books; Movies, Music & Games; Digital Downloads; Electronics & Computers; Home & Garden; Toys, Kids & Baby; Grocery; Apparel, Shoes & Jewelry; Health & Beauty; Sports & Outdoors; and Tools, Auto & Industrial. Amazon Web Services provides Amazon's developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. Kindle and Kindle DX are the revolutionary portable readers that wirelessly download books, magazines, newspapers, blogs and personal documents to a crisp, high-resolution electronic ink display that looks and reads like real paper. Kindle and Kindle DX utilize the same 3G wireless technology as advanced cell phones, so users never need to hunt for a Wi-Fi hotspot. Readers who don't need the convenience of free 3G wireless can choose Kindle Wi-Fi for a lower price. Kindle is the #1 bestselling product across the millions of items sold on Amazon.

Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including www.amazon.com, www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.de, www.amazon.co.jp, www.amazon.fr, www.amazon.ca, and www.amazon.cn. As used herein, "Amazon.com," "we," "our" and similar terms include Amazon.com, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon.com's financial results is included in Amazon.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.

SOURCE: Amazon.com

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