The Writer's Chatroom www.writerschatroom.com AD Storytime Tapestry newsletter: A daily delivered to your email box featuring a potpourri of columns stories, poems, prayers, special treats and more. Join now and meet our tapestry of writers at: http://subs.zinester.com/98907 or contact the publisher directly: Carol Roach winterose@videotron.caMARKETING CHAT WITH AUDREY SHAFFER"I’m not a salesperson, I'm a writer!" We've heard that dozens of times in the Chatroom group. In today's world, unfortunately, you have to be both. Even traditional publishers expect you to do promotion for your book. If you don't market, you won't sell. If you go with a small press publisher or self publish, you will have to do ALL the marketing. Self Published authors have to sell every book. You need to know how to market yourself to GET a publisher. Query letters and submissions are a form of marketing. If you can't sell yourself to an agent/editor, how can you sell your books to the public? Join us Sunday
to talk about Marketing. Audrey Shaffer will be leading the discussion. You think you know Audrey? You might want to read on. She's been around more than one block in her life. :) Audrey Shaffer http://audreyshaffer.com is a Business Consultant/Accountant/Copywriter/Website Developer… and owner of The Writer's Chatroom. When she left her job three years ago to go into business for herself, she started with just accounting. Websites came next, then copywriting. When a client said "You're more than what your business cards say. No matter what I throw at you, you come up with a solution!" she expanded into Business Consulting. When people say "What do you do?"
her response is "What do you need?" In twenty-five years of working for other people, she did a bit of everything. Accounting; sales; creating flyers, catalogues, ad copy, job and training manuals, and client brochures; organizing remote events for up to 200 people; human resources and job training; retail displays; reorganization and efficiency programs. Yes, she sold a few cars along the way, but she always told the truth. She worked in mass transportation, department stores, automotive sales and service, a window manufacturer, grocery stores, a temp agency, perennial plant nursery, apartment rentals, asset management, non-profit organizations, malt beverage distributor and a restaurant/bar. All these different jobs have given her a wealth of knowledge, and a
lot of insight into what makes people pull out their wallets. She has experience with branding, on-line and off-line marketing, building a mailing list, and many other forms of marketing. You have something to sell? You MUST market. The best product in the world won't make a penny if people don't know about it. Join us on Sunday and find out how to bring home the bucks! | AD Christine R. Senter's book, "Written Promptly Everyday," offers 7 categories of 52 prompts each, giving you something to write about everyday of the year. Use them prompt you for daily blogging, for writing exercises, for when you just can't think of something to write about, or for inspiration to start that best selling novel! Click here~> http://www.lulu.com/content/133072
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DOOR PRIZE Audrey has donated a black leather desk set. Calm down Ed! I said "Desk Set". This will be awarded to a lucky chatter at the mid-point of the chat. Remember, you MUST be present to win! Please feel free to pass this
announcement on to anyone or any groups that you think may be interested. Thank you. WHEN? Sunday, February 4, 2007 Eastern USA Time……………………..2 PM Not sure what time that is wherever in the world you are? http://www.worldtimeserver.com WHERE? The Writers Chatroom at: http://writerschatroom.com Click
on "Enter Chatroom". It may take a moment to load. Type in the name you wish to be known by, and click Login. No password needed. Please note: The chatroom is only open for regularly scheduled chats. Don't forget the open chat on Wednesday nights, 8-11 pm EST! If you'd like to suggest a guest, topics for a theme chat, offer yourself as a chat guest, or give feedback about a chat you've attended, contact Audrey Shaffer at: audrey@writerschatroom.com Please check the Chatroom Schedule for information on upcoming guests and writing-related chat topics. Visit our Previous Guests page to catch up on what you've missed. On the Products page you will find some great recommendations. Please use our links to buy, and help support the chatroom! We now have a forum! Meet our members. Keep the discussions going after chat. Learn where the hottest markets are for your genre. Find a critting or writing partner. Get inspiration, education, and social interaction at the same place: http://writerschatroom.com/forum/index.php There is a contest going on now, with loads of prizes. Check it out! We look forward to chatting with you! Audrey Shaffer Linda Hutchinson Renee Barnes Glenn Walker | 