Going the self-publishing route is not easy, but nothing in life is worth having unless worked for!
I just wanted to let all my fellow BAS members know that after two years of trying, Barnes and Nobel retail has finally agreed to carry my novel, E-Males. They have placed an order for 200 copies.
As you know, it's far easier to get B&N on line to carry your book on their website than to get it into their retail stores. However, I'm here to tell you: Don't give up!…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on March 6, 2009 at 10:06am —
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TUNE IN FOR A HOT DISCUSSION OFHOW AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN ARE PORTRAYED IN THE MEDIA. I'M MAD THAT I SEE ME EVERYWHERE, BUT IT'S NOT THE REAL ME! MY FEATURED GUEST, UMOJA OF UMOJA COMMUNICATIONS, IS MAD, TOO! AND HE'S DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT! WANT TO KNOW WHAT? LISTEN IN ON THURSDAY!
Call-in Number: (347) 215-9345…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on December 7, 2008 at 5:51pm —
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I just received an email from Amazon regarding its Breakthrough Novel Award Contest. I'd like to suggest that anyone with an unpublished manuscript enter this contest. You can get the details by visiting http://CreateSpace. If Obama can "breakthrough"---so can you!
Added by Marcia L. McNair on December 4, 2008 at 5:35pm —
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Besides Martin Johnson-Pratt of Kulturefirst, I'd like to add another opportunist to the list, Anisa Tahir of Tahir Books as per a former BAS member who quit this site in disgust. Here's the email he sent me:
----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Davis
To: ayapressbooks@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:49 am
Subject: RE: BAS
Marcia I dont even know where to begin. I'll start by saying I have been the victim of online publishing scams. Those people are…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on December 1, 2008 at 10:44pm —
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Creative Writing at Nassau Community College:
You're Invited!
* Do you have an idea for a novel or a screenplay, but don't know how to get started?
* Are you ready to write the poetry you've always thought you had in you?
* Have you been writing in a notebook and finally want to share it with others?
* Do you want to take your writing to the next level?
Writers at every level are welcome in our small, student-oriented workshops. Beginners receive the…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on October 19, 2008 at 10:06am —
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As you know, I will be doing a lecture and book signing on November 2, at the Roosevelt Public Library. This is not the first, and most likely will not be the last, time I have been asked to share advice on the topic. Fledgling writers often ask me for referrals to ghost writers, copy editors, editors, printers, distributors, promoters, and so forth. If you offer any of these services, please send me some of your business cards. It would be my pleasure to distribute your information at this…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on October 9, 2008 at 7:48pm —
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A prize of $15,000 is given annually to a U.S. writer to honor a work of fiction published in the previous year. Additional prizes of $5,000 each are awarded to four finalists. Lee K. Abbott, Randall Keenan, and Antonya Nelson will judge. Publishers, agents, or authors may nominate novels or short story collections published in 2008 by submitting four copies of each book (or bound galleys) by October 31.
There is no entry fee. Visit the Web site for complete guidelines.
PEN/Faulkner…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on September 1, 2008 at 9:30am —
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First of all, thanks so much to everyone for their heartfelt responses to this matter. It has given me an unprecedented opportunity to get to know my new "friends" better. I appreciate the fact that so many of you took time out of your busy lives to share your insights and perspectives.
Secondly, I want to apologize for the numerous blogs and comments you may have received from Mr. Pratt. It was never my intent to subject anyone to the subject beyond a theoretical…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on August 26, 2008 at 11:00am —
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I self-published my book for two reasons: 1) I felt I had a message worth sharing with the world through my novel, E-Males. 2) I wanted to make some money!!!! LOL.
Just like me, many of you are having a hard time achieving the second goal. We do everything we can to promote our work, get our message out there, but the experience can be extremely frustrating and downright depressing. And it is at these times when we are most despondent about our prospects for increasing sales, when we…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on August 22, 2008 at 9:00pm —
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This theatre group is going to produce my play, Diary of A Mad Black Feminist, next year, and I'm trying to help them out. If you or someone you know is into acting, pass along this information.
Shades of Truth Theatre Company and Kumble Theater, in association with Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group, will have an open call for a non-Equity production of CAMP LOGAN, a World War I drama by Celeste Bedford Walker. Director: Chuck Patterson.
Auditions will be held…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on August 20, 2008 at 9:27am —
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Shades of Truth Theatre Company and Kumble Theater, in association with Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group, will have an open call for a non-Equity production of CAMP LOGAN, a World War I drama by Celeste Bedford Walker. Director: Chuck Patterson.
Auditions will be held Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 4:00pm - 9:00pm at 1 University Plaza on the campus of Long Island University in Brooklyn. Library Learning Center, Room LLC109. Enter building on DeKalb & Flatbush Avenue. A photo ID…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on August 20, 2008 at 9:25am —
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Self-publishing has taken me on a incredible journey full of new people, places, and experiences. I found support from unexpected places, and this has done my heart good. On the other hand, I am continually stunned by the lack of professionalism of our people. I don't want my comments to turn into yet another racist diatribe against Black people which merely blames the victim. I know that our lack of professionalism stems in most part from internalized racism. Yet, there comes a time in every…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on August 17, 2008 at 9:44am —
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BCALA CALL FOR CONTEST SUBMISSIONS
DEADLINE: DEC. 19, 2008
PRIZE: $500
The Literary Awards Committee of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) is now accepting submissions for the annual BCALA Literary Awards. The Committee will present three prizes of
$500.00 each for adult books written by African American authors: a First Novelist Award, a Fiction Award and a Nonfiction Award. The First Novelist Awardis given to recognize an outstanding work…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on August 10, 2008 at 11:47am —
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Well, I finally finished my new website for my book: http://Emalesonline.com.
The website is more than just a place to buy the book. It's full of advice on internet dating and on-line romance. I have been dating on-line for over ten years successfully, so I felt it made me an expert. I was sick of reading advice about internet dating from people, like Dr. Phil, who had never done it!!! Eventually the site will include a blog and forum. Last, but not least, I will publish the best… Continue
Added by Marcia L. McNair on August 6, 2008 at 2:47pm —
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Want some free advertising? Consider approaching your local community newspaper and offer to write a column or series of articles in exchange for free advertising. Many community newspapers operate on a shoestring budget, and often jump at the opportunity for some free content. I have gotten free advertising by writing articles and was actually offered a job as a section editor! That meant my photo and bio ran every week, and it was great advertising for my novel E-Males, and I was doing what I…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on July 26, 2008 at 12:11am —
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before signing up with cush city to promote my book, i am asking anyone who has had experience with them to give me a shout out about their experience. i've already wasted enough money with companies that don't do what they say they do!
looking forward to your feedback. in addition, if you have recommendations for companies that do promotion on the web, let me know. peace, marcia
Added by Marcia L. McNair on June 30, 2008 at 8:21pm —
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A Room Of Her Own Foundation Invites Applications for Literary Gift of Freedom Award
A Room Of Her Own Foundation is dedicated to helping women artists achieve the privacy and financial support necessary to pursue their art. Toward this end, the foundation annually provides an award of $50,000 to a woman writer.
The foundation's 2009 Literary Gift of Freedom Award will be given to an American woman writer who is a U.S. citizen and will be living in the U.S. during the grant…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on June 30, 2008 at 8:09pm —
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THE LONG ISLAND AUTHORS ORGANIZATION WILL HOST A BOOK FAIR AT THE MARTHA CLARA VINEYARDS ON SUNDAY, JULY 13TH FROM 12-5PM. THE LOCALE IS BEAUTIFUL! I TOOK MY FAMILY WITH ME LAST YEAR AND WOW! THE COUNTRYSIDE IS BREATHTAKING! PLUS, IN BETWEEN SALES, I EVEN GOT TO TASTE SOME VERY GOOD WINES. PLUS, THEY GIVE ALL ATTENDEES FREE FOOD. IF YOU LIVE ON LONG ISLAND OR WILL BE IN THE AREA, CHECK ME AND THE OTHER AUTHORS OUT!
ALSO, IF YOU KNOW OF ANY AUTHORS ON LONG ISLAND WHO WOULD BE…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on June 30, 2008 at 8:00pm —
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A Room Of Her Own Foundation Invites Applications for Literary Gift of Freedom Award
A Room Of Her Own Foundation is dedicated to helping women artists achieve the privacy and financial support necessary to pursue their art. Toward this end, the foundation annually provides an award of $50,000 to a woman writer.
The foundation's 2009 Literary Gift of Freedom Award will be given to an American woman writer who is a U.S. citizen and will be living in the U.S. during the grant…
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Added by Marcia L. McNair on May 5, 2008 at 8:36pm —
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