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Tip #8 – Advice regarding your book publication
I have not read this publication but at first glance, it looks like it may offer an informative advisory about the publication of one’s book. Click to read about the topic: BOOK PUBLICATION
Tip #7 – self publishing on Google
Not tested, not confirmed but worth reading and learning more about this: Self – publishing your book on Google
ARTHRITIS EXERCISES (Hip / Knee)
Exercise for arthritis sufferers is beneficial but must be done with care and caution. McMaster University Optimal Ageing offers easy exercises which will benefit all persons who have arthritis of the hip and/or knee. These exercises are easy and easy-on-the-body … Continue reading
SMART MANAGEMENT of FILE/FOLDERS
TWO ways to better organize you FILES/FOLDERS: Use “@ ” to prioritizeRename the FILE/FOLDER with “@ ” as the prefix. Change the file/folder name from “Fermo” to “@ Fermo” and the file/folder will jump to the top of the list … Continue reading
#4 – NOTEZILLA, sticky notes on steroids
Digital notes on steroids NOTEZILLA is an amazing digital STICKY NOTES application, electronic post-its on steroids. The more I use this program, the more valuable it becomes. [ SPOILER ALERT: Does not work on MAC computers; best used in WIN … Continue reading
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