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Dorrance Publishing Announces Three Children’s Book Releases

Dorrance Publishing Announces Three Children’s Book Releases

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 18, 2009

Dorrance Publishing recently released the following titles: Mr. and Mrs. Duck: Busy Day, The Accident, New Home or the Brook, Dirty Water Again; John G., It’s Okay to Be Me!;and No Small Chores. They are available for purchase at http://www.dorrancebookstore.com, brick and mortar bookstores, on-line bookstores or by calling (800) 788-7654. Media review copies are available by calling (800) 788-7654.

Mr. and Mrs. Duck: Busy Day, The Accident, New Home or the Brook, Dirty Water Again ($ 9.00) ISBN: 978-0-8059-7762-2, paperback.

Two mischievous ducklings discover that maybe it’s best to be good in this delightful tale for children. Baby Duck and his friend, Charles, seem to find themselves in a whole lot of mischief. Looking for some quick fun, Baby Duck convinces Charles to steal Mrs. Duck’s quilt, then bury it in the ground! While it seems like a good idea at the time, the two ducklings discover that maybe it’s best to be good.

Read Mr. and Mrs. Duck and see what other adventures the two troublemakers have!

About the Author:

Rachel Mazurke enjoys the countryside, swimming, films, traveling, charity shops, church events, and television. She has other works published, including poems entitled “Man’s Best Friend,” “Millennium,” and “Faces.”

“A big thank you goes to Roy Kerridge who helped by illustrating my work.”

John G., It’s Okay to Be Me!

($ 23.50) ISBN: 978-0-8059-7717-2, paperback

This illustrated book teaches young children about confidence and values. Just about every child will encounter some form of peer pressure while growing up. In John G., It’s Okay to Be Me! Rhonda T. Grant imparts the important message that children should be strong and stick up for themselves and their values.

John G. is happily going about his day when he encounters a group of rebellious boys. John G. knows they are troublemakers. The boys taunt him for his choice of clothing and offer him beer. But John G. knows it’s okay to say no.

With simple language and delightful illustrations, Mrs. Grant proves it’s never too early to begin building a child’s self-esteem and confidence.

About the Author:

A native of Gary, Indiana, Rhonda T. Grant currently resides in Washington, D.C. She and her husband, Godfrey, have four children. She was inspired to write this book by her son’s experiences with adolescence.

Mrs. Grant is employed as a speech and language pathologist by the District of Columbia Public School System. She holds a master’s degree in education and a bachelor of science degree in speech/language pathology, and she has done graduate work in bilingual education. Mrs. Grant is also a licensed evangelist, working to promote Christian values in her community.

No Small Chores

($ 8.00) ISBN: 978-0-8059-7852-0, paperback

This fictional children’s tale teaches the importance of service to others. Children can learn a great lesson in obedience in this work, No Small Chores, a fictional tale about the importance of service to others.

One day Paul and Miriam, two children living in a village with their mother and father, are told they need to clean out their stable. Although they would rather be playing, of course, their father convinces them to get to work. What happens next is something only a miracle could predict.

About the Author:

A homemaker and a homeschool mom, Kathryn Coe is a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, and she and her husband, Rick, have one son, Liam.

Dorrance Publishing is the nation’s oldest authors services company. The Dorrance family of imprints provides authors with the level of personalized service they require to become a published author. All international standard book number (ISBN) eligible imprints have a bookstore returns allowed policy.

Dorrance Publishing http://www.dorrancepublishing.com/info.asp?program=prweb — books have carried the Dorrance imprint for over 85-years. This full-service subsidy publishing imprint offers authors traditional, complete publishing services including editing, proofreading, original page and cover design, publication in paperback, hardback and custom or unusual book production specifications, original illustration creation, ISBN and copyright. Dorrance titles are printed and warehoused in anticipation of orders that may follow as a result of a defined, limited promotional plan.

RoseDog Books http://www.rosedog.com — a full-service print on demand publishing imprint offering authors complete page design services, original cover design, editing services, original illustration creation, full-color and black and white books, a variety of book trim sizes, paperback or hardback binding, an ISBN and copyright. Authors can provide their manuscript on paper or in a digital file. RoseDog titles are printed when ordered and can be purchased on-line or through brick and mortar stores. Book promotion services are also available.

Red Lead Press http://www.redleadpress.com — a very affordable publishing imprint for authors who need some help with basic page and cover design, an ISBN and copyright. Red Lead titles are printed when ordered and can be purchased on-line or through brick and mortar stores.

I-Proclaim http://www.i-proclaim.com — Using a self-serve on-line template an author can become a published author in minutes. There are no set-up fees and no minimum book order.

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How Can Canonbury Publishing Help You Make Money at Home?

If you are keen in starting your own business but you are not sure how to start it then you need help from Canonbury Publishing. They will be able to help identify what kind of business opportunity is ideal for you.

Canonbury Publishing is a company owned by Nick Laight and his wife Heloise. They set it up in September 2003 and ever since then; they have become well versed with tricks, scams and plans in business. This is why Canonbury Publishing will be able to help anyone who wishes to start a successful business.

Canonbury publishing will do its very best in helping you generate a legitimate and ethical business idea. This can be done with either MLM’s networking marketing, eBay, affiliate programs, financial trading, gambling, home business, blogs and many others depending on your interest. The kind of business can also be done full time or part time.

Nick is a person that has gone through the ups and downs of business and he definitely will be able to give you insights on what owning a business is all about as well as provide you with valuable advice on business. He has also been successful enough to earn the kind of money you too would wish to earn. The most important thing for you to have the will to learn and allow Canonbury Publishing (sometimes associated with Fleet Street Publications); to point you to the right direction.

When starting your own business, especially home business on the net, you need the advice and guide from those who knows what they are talking about and has ample knowledge and experience in the exact field. Who else will you want to learn from if not from people who now makes the kind of money you aspire to make too.

Starting your own business can be an exciting journey and a meaningful one. To make your business a successful one, you should get the help from those who can provide you with valuable advice as well as help you in ways you didn’t possible. This can also be home business

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Get Real! Publishing Myths Exposed!

In the years since I’ve been in publishing I can’t even count on one hand how many myths I’ve heard or how many of them have been pushed on unknowing authors. Arming yourself with knowledge is always a good idea and my intention is to share what I’ve found to be the biggest myths in publishing. There are twelve that rise to the surface for me, you might have a few that you’ve learned the hard way. I hope that I can help dispel a few myths and, in the process, give you a few promotional tips as well.

1) If someone writes a review I don’t like, can I get them to rewrite it? No, this will never happen, nor should you ask for this. Doing this will show you are a novice. If you get back a bad review try to learn from it and move on. It happens to everyone at least once, it’s disheartening but unfortunately, it’s part of the business.

2) Radio is all I need to sell books. Not true. For some authors radio is golden but that’s few and far between. Doing a lot of radio may be great for your exposure but it may not sell books. The best type of radio are interviews that are done to promote an event or workshop, that way you can at least drive people to something, rather than hoping they’ll click on your site.

3) I’m going to take my independent title and get it on Oprah. Some years back, Oprah decided to be “unique” when selecting her books and she picked a title that came from a very small publisher. Because a mention on the Oprah show can produce a high demand, the publisher could not keep up with the orders, nor did they have enough in stock or stocked in a bookstore. The result? A lot of viewers called into the show when they couldn’t find the book and Oprah vowed never to feature a small press title again. The challenge here is always availability. If you have a book from a small press but it has significant bookstore placement and availability, be sure to let the producers know this when you’re pitching the book. It could go a long way to helping you gain consideration for the show!

4) I’m going to get my book on the New York Times Bestseller list. Bestseller lists are funny things, many of them (like the New York Times list) are not based on sales but rather on exposure and popularity. Meaning that if your book is gaining huge popularity, it might not be selling a ton of copies but bookstores are buzzing about it. The New York Times has around thirty or so bookstores around the country that report to them on what’s hot and what’s not. None of this is based on sales, just on what people are asking for. But regardless of the sales quota, in order to attain this level of exposure your book needs to have a significant print run of at least 50,000 or more. This also means that there needs to be placement of the book in bookstores. Yes, there are always exceptions to this rule, we saw that recently with the success of The Shack, but if someone is promising you bestseller status, take your marketing dollars and run.

5) If I get into Amazon does that mean my distribution is handled? No, Amazon is not a distributor, they are an online portal. Distribution means that there is a distributor actively involved in selling your book into bookstores. While it’s great to be listed on all the online sites, having this as your only access point could hamper your book’s success. If at all possible, get someone to distribute your title. Distribution can be tricky but it’s often the one missing piece to a book’s success.

6) How can I prevent my review copies from being sold? Unfortunately you can’t, nor should you waste your time and energy on trying to get them back. Review copies are sold, it happens all the time and spending your time chasing used copies isn’t a good use of your promotional efforts.

7) When I schedule a book signing the store will do all the promotion, right? Wrong. The bookstore may do some of the promotion, but not all of it. You will handle the lion’s share of promotion for your event – this includes but is not limited to: notifying the media, printing up flyers and taking them to the store (if they’ll let you provide bag stuffers to notify patrons prior to the event), getting a calendar listing in your local paper(s), getting posters done with your book cover on them, printing up and inviting every single one of your local contacts.

8) Will major media outlets review my book? Possibly, it depends. There’s a lot of competition out there for review space, and review space is shrinking. While aspiring to a review in the New York Times is nice, it’s important to be realistic. If your book is print-on-demand, major media may be less inclined to review it. Instead, take a look at trade or local (regional) media. And if your regional media says they won’t review your book, try getting them to do a story on you.

9) Your book will be judged by its cover: This means unless your grandson is Rembrandt he or she may not contribute her finger paintings to your cover design. Period. End of story. There is a rare exception to this but it’s important to note that it’s rare. Having a professional cover is like trying to decide whether to use hot pink paper for your resume or stock white. Unless the job you’re applying for welcomes a wildly creative bent, it’s likely that an off-beat approach to your resume will turn off any future employer. Your book is the same way. Your book is your resume, your book cover is your cover letter. If you want to get them to read on you’d better be careful about the first thing you put in front of them. Don’t take chances with your cover. Do your research, know what sells and what doesn’t, and know what will get your reader to pick up the book and what won’t.

10) All of my friends will buy my book! Your friends may not buy your book; the truth is, strangers tend to buy books faster than friends do so don’t be discouraged if your pals aren’t snapping up your book.

11) How many copies should I plan to give away to promote my book? As many as it takes. Don’t give copies to family and friends. I know this might sound mean but fair is fair, the only people who get a free copy are Mom and Dad. Friends and family need to pony up the money and buy their own copies. The rest (promotional copies) you’ll buy and give away like candy.

12) How long will it take for me to be successful? I don’t know, no one does. I wish I had the answer to that question. We’ve worked with authors who are rising successes after six months, and others who are still plugging away two and three years after their book came out. The key is to have passion for what you’re doing. Passion and commitment will keep you going through the good times and the dark days which will most certainly happen. Passion and commitment will remind you why you’re in this and why you need to stay dedicated to your work. If you’re not passionately committed to what you’re doing, how do you expect anyone else to be?

Tags: Exposed, Myths, Publishing, Real

Get Real! Publishing Myths Exposed!

In the years since I’ve been in publishing I can’t even count on one hand how many myths I’ve heard or how many of them have been pushed on unknowing authors. Arming yourself with knowledge is always a good idea and my intention is to share what I’ve found to be the biggest myths in publishing. There are twelve that rise to the surface for me, you might have a few that you’ve learned the hard way. I hope that I can help dispel a few myths and, in the process, give you a few promotional tips as well.

1) If someone writes a review I don’t like, can I get them to rewrite it? No, this will never happen, nor should you ask for this. Doing this will show you are a novice. If you get back a bad review try to learn from it and move on. It happens to everyone at least once, it’s disheartening but unfortunately, it’s part of the business.

2) Radio is all I need to sell books. Not true. For some authors radio is golden but that’s few and far between. Doing a lot of radio may be great for your exposure but it may not sell books. The best type of radio are interviews that are done to promote an event or workshop, that way you can at least drive people to something, rather than hoping they’ll click on your site.

3) I’m going to take my independent title and get it on Oprah. Some years back, Oprah decided to be “unique” when selecting her books and she picked a title that came from a very small publisher. Because a mention on the Oprah show can produce a high demand, the publisher could not keep up with the orders, nor did they have enough in stock or stocked in a bookstore. The result? A lot of viewers called into the show when they couldn’t find the book and Oprah vowed never to feature a small press title again. The challenge here is always availability. If you have a book from a small press but it has significant bookstore placement and availability, be sure to let the producers know this when you’re pitching the book. It could go a long way to helping you gain consideration for the show!

4) I’m going to get my book on the New York Times Bestseller list. Bestseller lists are funny things, many of them (like the New York Times list) are not based on sales but rather on exposure and popularity. Meaning that if your book is gaining huge popularity, it might not be selling a ton of copies but bookstores are buzzing about it. The New York Times has around thirty or so bookstores around the country that report to them on what’s hot and what’s not. None of this is based on sales, just on what people are asking for. But regardless of the sales quota, in order to attain this level of exposure your book needs to have a significant print run of at least 50,000 or more. This also means that there needs to be placement of the book in bookstores. Yes, there are always exceptions to this rule, we saw that recently with the success of The Shack, but if someone is promising you bestseller status, take your marketing dollars and run.

5) If I get into Amazon does that mean my distribution is handled? No, Amazon is not a distributor, they are an online portal. Distribution means that there is a distributor actively involved in selling your book into bookstores. While it’s great to be listed on all the online sites, having this as your only access point could hamper your book’s success. If at all possible, get someone to distribute your title. Distribution can be tricky but it’s often the one missing piece to a book’s success.

6) How can I prevent my review copies from being sold? Unfortunately you can’t, nor should you waste your time and energy on trying to get them back. Review copies are sold, it happens all the time and spending your time chasing used copies isn’t a good use of your promotional efforts.

7) When I schedule a book signing the store will do all the promotion, right? Wrong. The bookstore may do some of the promotion, but not all of it. You will handle the lion’s share of promotion for your event – this includes but is not limited to: notifying the media, printing up flyers and taking them to the store (if they’ll let you provide bag stuffers to notify patrons prior to the event), getting a calendar listing in your local paper(s), getting posters done with your book cover on them, printing up and inviting every single one of your local contacts.

8) Will major media outlets review my book? Possibly, it depends. There’s a lot of competition out there for review space, and review space is shrinking. While aspiring to a review in the New York Times is nice, it’s important to be realistic. If your book is print-on-demand, major media may be less inclined to review it. Instead, take a look at trade or local (regional) media. And if your regional media says they won’t review your book, try getting them to do a story on you.

9) Your book will be judged by its cover: This means unless your grandson is Rembrandt he or she may not contribute her finger paintings to your cover design. Period. End of story. There is a rare exception to this but it’s important to note that it’s rare. Having a professional cover is like trying to decide whether to use hot pink paper for your resume or stock white. Unless the job you’re applying for welcomes a wildly creative bent, it’s likely that an off-beat approach to your resume will turn off any future employer. Your book is the same way. Your book is your resume, your book cover is your cover letter. If you want to get them to read on you’d better be careful about the first thing you put in front of them. Don’t take chances with your cover. Do your research, know what sells and what doesn’t, and know what will get your reader to pick up the book and what won’t.

10) All of my friends will buy my book! Your friends may not buy your book; the truth is, strangers tend to buy books faster than friends do so don’t be discouraged if your pals aren’t snapping up your book.

11) How many copies should I plan to give away to promote my book? As many as it takes. Don’t give copies to family and friends. I know this might sound mean but fair is fair, the only people who get a free copy are Mom and Dad. Friends and family need to pony up the money and buy their own copies. The rest (promotional copies) you’ll buy and give away like candy.

12) How long will it take for me to be successful? I don’t know, no one does. I wish I had the answer to that question. We’ve worked with authors who are rising successes after six months, and others who are still plugging away two and three years after their book came out. The key is to have passion for what you’re doing. Passion and commitment will keep you going through the good times and the dark days which will most certainly happen. Passion and commitment will remind you why you’re in this and why you need to stay dedicated to your work. If you’re not passionately committed to what you’re doing, how do you expect anyone else to be?

Tags: Exposed, Myths, Publishing, Real