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July 12 – Turning up the ‘crank’
Errr…he’s becoming a very disguntled old curmudgeon, more so each day that goes by. You Don’t Tug….….on Superman’s cape….you don’t spit into the wind….you don’t pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger….and you don’t **** around with Miz.Jo and … Continue reading
Tip # 6 – Write better books
Before diving into your book, do a “blueprint” of the entire work first. The book will then write itself. Write a basic outline with headings Do a bullet list of points under each heading Sweat over and work over the … Continue reading
TIP #5 – Build your database
Develop a database of promotion – marketing contacts. Research and reach out to these places in your community and offer to hold a book meeting for their clubs, organizations, meeting groups: City City clubs City organizations (Rotary Club?) Central public … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Catholic education, a painful memory
In light of the residential schools in the news currently, it is with sad memories that I recall methods of discipline used in the Catholic schools I attended as a young boy. Holy Angels was an elementary Catholic school run … Continue reading
TIP #4 – Get a name
Get the person’s name: whenever you deal with someone who is potentially assisting you with book promotion, sales, marketing, get their name, phone number, email address People like the personal touch and you will have a connection with a real person. … Continue reading
TIP #3 – Pass on Tim Horton’s
Skip Tim Horton’s but patronize your small local coffee shop. Get to know the owner as a struggling writer. Ask if the owner would host a book promo event. They hand out coupons with coffee discounts with your book information … Continue reading
TIP #2 – Your librarian, your friend
Become friends with your local library. Get to know the librarians. Bring them a box of cookies, a tray of cupcakes congratulating them on surviving the pandemic. Introduce yourself as a writer and tout your book. Ask them if they … Continue reading
TIP #1 – Indie Bookstores
Make friends at a local ‘Indie’ bookstore. Buy something at your local Indie bookstore and work on developing a relationship with them. Get to know them as a customer before asking them to help you promote your book. Give them … Continue reading
WAG writer Henn wins Canada Books Awards for her debut book
Another WAR writer hits it big ! Congratulations to WAG writer, EVA HENN!!! Eva Henn, one of our WAG writers, has received the CANADA BOOK AWARD for her debut book, “Towards the LIght,” her memoir of her family’s escape from … Continue reading
The INNOCENT MAN, John Grisham
Believe it or not? Grisham writes a non-fiction book, one which some will find tedious reading because of its overwhelming attention to real life events in endless detail.
Gazarek PDF on MEDIA KITS
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New GOVERNOR GENERAL: Mary Simon
Mary Simon, first Indigenous person to hold the office, announced as Canada’s 30th Governor General. Mary Simon, OC, QC, comes from Kuujjuaq, Nunavik and was born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik. She is the former past president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the National … Continue reading