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Click Here for a list of book fairs, tradeshows, conferences and conventions. Your aid to planning ahead.

You will find at least one promotion, writing or tech tip on every page on this site. Sometimes you'll find, two or three! Happy browsing and collecting!

"Your book on frugal Publicity is a 'classic.' I have it, I've read it, I've recommended it, I believe in it, &  I've met you... and I can easily talk about it." ~Deborah Granger, radio host and publisher

 

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Awards for Carolyn's Books, Blogs and More

 

For The New Book Review blog. Nominated by Nikki Leigh.

 

Blog Awards Winner

For The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In-Editor blog.

 

 

Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Sharing with Writers blog.

 

Best Book Award for The Frugal Book Promoter (2004) and The Frugal Editor (2008).

 

  

Reader Views Literary Award for The Frugal Editor

 

New Generation Award for Marketing and Finalist for The Frugal Editor

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book Publicists of Southern California's Irwin Award

 

Military Writers Award of Excellence for Tracings, A Chapbook of Poetry.

 

And more than a dozen other awards for Carolyn's novel, short story collection and poetry. See the awards page on this site.

 

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Tip

Carefully select your critique group partners in classes you take at accredited universities. That way you will be sure they have the skills and interest to contribute in a positive way.

 

 Find at least one tip on writing, promotion or tech on every page of this Web site. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Learning About Writing With a Twist or Two!

It's online! And its FREE!

The Muse Online Writers' Conference

Cofounded by Lea Schizas and Carolyn Howard-Johnson

(Scroll Down on this Page for Details on the Muse Conference.)

Writers' Resources Pages a la Carte

(Scroll Down for Rome Retreat Information on This Page)

Writers' Resources a la Carte

 

Muse Online Writer's Conference Information

Endorsement:

   "The Muse Online Writers Conference is an amazing concept. I will plug it   from now until next year's. It is an astounding opportunity for writers to learn their craft, or a new one, get advice and tips, network, and move forward in their careers.

   "What I don't think you and Lea realize is the blessing this type of conference is for those with disabilities who can't physically go to one, and for those who may not be able to afford to attend conferences. It allows us to partake of the knowledge and experience of wonderful writers, authors, editors, marketers, and publishers. And, it gives us the opportunity to PITCH OUR WORK!

   "I couldn't be more thankful and appreciative of your time, effort, and the obvious caring that goes into these amazing conferences."

Karen Cioffi, Founder of Virtual Book Tours and Days End Lullaby Blogger

 

The free Muse Online Writers' Conference, sponsored by Lea Schizas and Carolyn Howard-Johnson, is accepting registration. Nearly 2,000 attended last year. Learn more about this year's October 13 to 19th conference. Register and learn about our presenters at:

http://www.themuseonlinewritersconference.com

 

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For other resources for writers, click here.

Carolyn and Eve's 2010 Rome Writers Retreat

Click Here for a list of book fairs, tradeshows, conferences and conventions. Your aid to planning ahead.

Find more content on this site's Free Articles 4 Readers and Editors. It includes Reviews for Riters, how to articles for writers, essays on tolerance and more.


For lots more links for reading and writing stuff, visit Carolyn Howard-Johnson's  Sharing with Writers and Readers blog.

 

 

So, you're on the right track to improve your writing career!  Find what you need for your writing and promotion efforts here! What you can't find here, find at the Muse Online Conference site.

If you don't have much time, try my Amazon Short on the subject of book proposals:

The Great First Impression Book Proposal: Everything You Need To Know About Selling Your Book in 20 Minutes or Less
ISBN: 
B000YG6O5U, an e-essay, delivered to your mailbox by Amazon

  • Amazon's Short Price: Only 49 Cents

  • PUBLISHER: Amazon.com's Short program 

Use the Amazon widgets near the bottom of this page to buy this Short and my other books.

 

Here's what people are saying about the Great First Impression Book Proposal:

"Carolyn Howard-Johnson makes it easy, gives you the switches that can turn you and even the most cold-blooded editor on.

Try it. I'm taking this little booklet and having it tattooed on my inner arm. It's going to be useful to you, I promise. And if you aren't a writer, and you know one, send it on. They'll love it. "
~ May Lattanzio

 


 

 

Tip

Groups like the Muse It Up Club (www.museitupclub-subscribe@yahoogroups.com) are excellent for networking and learning.

Find at least one tip on writing, promotion or tech on every page of this Web site.                                           

 

 

Tip

One of the most frequently mistakes writers make is switching genres without taking a class or thoroughly researching new techniques and structure required by that genre.

Find at least one tip on writing, promotion or tech on every page of this Web site.

 

  

(For resources and links galore, grab yourself copies of the Frugal Book Promoter and The Frugal Editor.)

Click here for Carolyn's first person essay, "Beating Time at Its Own Game."

 

 
 

 

 

Purchase THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER as a thick, full-size e-book priced to accommodate the budgets of starving students and authors at Star Publish.

Purchase THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER and THE FRUGAL EDITOR in trade paperback at Amazon. The Amazon Short, THE GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION BOOK PROPOSAL, too!

Purchase THIS IS THE PLACE, HARKENING and TRACINGS at Amazon.

Purchase CHERISHED PULSE at the Compulsive Reader.

Purchase and find all the audios for writers at Tri-Studio .

Authors' Coalition http://authorscoalitionandredenginepress.com"Careers that are not fed die as readily as any living organism given no sustenance." ~ Carolyn Howard-Johnson

Studio photography by Uriah Carr

Logo by Lloyd King

 

   Future Plans for How To Do It Frugally Series: 

  • The Frugal Amazon  Promoter

  • The Frugal Retailer Promotes

  • The Frugal Author Builds an Agent-Friendly Package   

 

Important Resources

Book Proposal Help

Former book acquisitions editor Terry Whalin says, "editors and publishers don't read manuscripts. They read book proposals. In Book Proposals That Sell: 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success, you learn the inside scoop to achieve your dreams." I highly recommend it.


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Promotion Services

You'll find direction in the Frugal Book Promoter for building your own media kit; if you choose not to build your own, the information there will make you a better partner for a publicist you might hire to help you. I recommend PressKit 24/7, the brainchild of publicists with over forty years' experience. We know the speed at which you need to work, and we know what it takes to get the media's attention. It was critical for us to be able to create professional online press kits for our own clients. So we understand what you need for yours.

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Learn more about the classes offered by UCLA Extension Writers' Program, You'll find Carolyn Howard-Johnson's instructor page there, too.

 

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