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47 Tools to Build Your Network

There are 2 ways to get more done. 1) Work more yourself 2) Leverage your network Successful people have large networks. Imagine the power of thousands of friends.. each ready to do a favor when needed. In the past, Networking was a lot of work, going to events, following up, building up a relationship of trust. You want to be persistant but not "pushy" and you have to keep track of it all. YOU WANT A SMARTER WAY TO NETWORK? Liz Lynch has an EASY, fast and effective way to build your net… Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on April 29, 2009 at 11:42am — 1 Comment

Seeking Products & Services That Can Assist Authors & Aspiring Writers

I'm C.F. Jackson, Author and CEO of Organized Thoughts Publishing, a continuous education book marketing resource. We are looking for potential sponsors for our upcoming LIVE workshop opportunity, to be presented in Las Vegas, June 18-19, 2009 for the Black Writers Reunion & Co… Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on April 23, 2009 at 2:14pm — No Comments

You probably already know that...

Forgive me for repeating something you may already know... It amazed me when I learned it. But did you know... Over 825,000,000 Google searches have taken place today?... That's thus far! It's still happening! I think this is so amazing to what is taking place every second on the internet You have to watch the below video to see what else you may already know and just need a refresher...

If you're unable to view the video below, go to (… Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on April 16, 2009 at 12:33am — No Comments

Check this out! Get More Website Traffic.....

Here's something someone has shared with me... I'm testing it now to learn more about it and it's results. In a nutshell, it's way to capture more traffic to your website through a system the creates viral traffic. It doesn't cost anything.... I know you like that... Right? Here's the link below to create more traffic... http://tinyurl.com/crxbrv Live Life to Leave a Difference, C.F. Jackson Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on February 19, 2009 at 4:24pm — No Comments

How To Sell Your Own Self-Published Books

How is it possible to sell your own self-published book with 692.3 million books reported by Nielson BookScan as being sold in 2007? This is a 5% increase from the previous year.

It has been reported by Publisher Weekly that the internet is the dominating factor when it comes to bookselling. In 2007, 35% of book purchases during the nine- month pe… Continue

Added by C.F. Jackson on February 9, 2009 at 12:01pm — 2 Comments

Self-Published Black Speculative Fiction Authors List on CecilWashington.com

This list is from Cecil Washington's website and was composed in 2003. Can you add to the list?

Badlands: An Underground Science Ficiton Novel, by Cecil Washington Black Hole Soul, By Rahkyt Black Science Fiction by John Faucette Black White Love by Lorraine 'Elijah' Brown Black Whispers, By A. Joy Seaton Capoeira: A Tale of Martial Arts M… Continue

Added by Black Author Showcase on October 2, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

THE TRUE USE OF THE ISBN #

I received information pertaining to the ISBN #'s see below: 1. Does your book have an ISBN (International Standard Book Number)? We use the ISBN to track inventory and sales information. An ISBN is a ten-digit number that specifically identifies your title. NOTE: On January 1, 2007, the book industry will begin using 13 digit ISBNs to identify books in global trade. For further information, please go to www.bisg.org/isbn-13/index.html. ISBNs are furnished by: ISBN Agency 630 Central Avenue… Continue

Added by Clevette Harris on May 5, 2008 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

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