Writers & Publishers Network Offers a Credible Review-Getting Service

Reviews are just so hard for new authors to get. This is a service I have used with results. It comes to you from a credible writers' organization in California (formerly SPAWN)  and their secret is a list of professional reviewers from Cision (formerly the tomes by Barkers kept in libraries used by professional publicists worldwide). 

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DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 (formerly SPAWN - the Small Publishers, Artists & Writers Network) Is your book coming out this fall or winter or was released since March 2020? Get advance reviews for winter releases!

Get your book in front of 2,400+ legitimate book reviewers, Amazon reviewers, and book bloggers Solve the mystery of getting a book in front of legitimate reviewers. SPAWN has the answers to these questions: Where do I find reviewers and book bloggers? How do I get in front of Amazon Key Reviewers? What do I present to them? Do I send a print book or ebook? Feature your book in this service from W&PN (formerly SPAWN),  open to members and nonmembers.   Sign up now and be part of New Releases from... Deadline for next issue is September 25, 2020   Book must have been released since March or will be released this fall or winter for advance reviews. View the June issue SIGN UP NOW! Praise for New Releases from... "I never expected to receive such an amazing and heartfelt review, and I appreciate it so much." ~ Chuck Redman, author of A Cottonwood Stand "WOW! We already received three book order from reviewers in less than 24 hours. Thanks, so much." ~ Bob Osland, Surepoint Publishing "I just want to give you a big thanks. I don't know what I was expecting, but am thrilled about sending my book out for possible reviews...I truly am grateful." –Sorel Kaire "In January  2019, at age  79, I published my first  novel, a memoir called I Slept In Hitler's Bed. I had no idea if it was marketable. I signed up for SPAWNS New Releases, and received 3 remarkable reviews, the last from Midwest Book Reviews, a 30-year-old organization that reviews for Educational Institutions and Libraries. SPAWN has placed my book out into the universe, and the feedback just as important to me, since it has confirmed that I am a writer." - Jay Balter "As much as I am a do-it-yourself kind of marketer, one author can only do so much! SPAWN's outreach to reviewers got results--one of the best pay-for-help services I ever used!" ~ Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically

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 Howard-Johnson is the multi award-wining author of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is also a marketing consultant, editor, and author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers including the multi award-winning The Frugal Book Promoter (http://bit.ly/FrugalBookPromoIII), now offered by Modern History Press in its third edition. The third in Carolyn's #HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers is How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically (http://bit.ly/GreatBkReviews). Learn more on her Amazon profile page (http://bit.ly/CarolynsAmznProfile). Just republished in its second edition by Modern History Press, Great Little Last-Minute Editing Tips for Writers (http://bit.ly/Last-MinuteEditsII) is one of her booklets--perfect for inexpensive gift giving--and, another booklet, The Great First-Impression Book Proposal (http://bit.ly/BookProposalsII) helps writers who want to be traditionally published. The Frugal Editor (http://bit.ly/FrugalEditor), now in its second edition, is the winningest book in the series.

 Carolyn also has three frugal books for retailers including one she encourages authors to read because it will help them convince retailers to host their workshops, presentations, and signings. It is A Retailer’s Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques (http://bit.ly/RetailersGuide). In addition to this blog, Carolyn helps writers extend the exposure of their favorite reviews at TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. She also blogs at all things editing--grammar, formatting and more--at The Frugal, Smart, and Tuned-In Editor (http://TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.com)

Important News: SPAWN Gets New Name, Offers New Opps

To My visitors and subscribers: SPAWN has long been a favorite resource of mine, one I love to support. And now it will be even better!  Here are the details you need to get the most of it in its new designer duds, a media release that does what media releases are supposed to do: Media Release from Kathleen Kaiser, President:  Approaching our 25th year as a national literary nonprofit, the Small Publishers, Artists & Writers Network is changing our name to the Writers and Publishers Network. The change reflects the direction the organization has taken over the last few years of focusing on the needs of writers and small publishers in the digital age of publishing. We still support artists, but our primary members as of now are indie authors, freelance writers, and small publishers, along with book marketers and those offering publishing services such as cover design, interior layout, and more. The original intent of the organization was to be an online group. But twenty-five years ago, that goal wasn’t easy to accomplish. With new online services and educational programs, we hope to expand even more over the next two years. Technology had to catch up with our ideas. The new programs include a series of webinars by top publishing professionals launching in May. Titled WPN Publishing Webinars, topics will cover a wide range of topics on the business of writing, the book marketing element for either indie authors or small publishers. Many genre-specific organizations handle the basics of writing. WPN has transformed into being more about the business of writing. Our focus in the future will be business though we are investigating a series of master classes for the craft of writing. The May issue of SPAWNews introduces the new name and new title for the monthly newsletter, WPNews. The monthly members’ exclusive newsletter – SPAWN Market Update – will feature the new logo and name in May. Writers & Publishers Network’s new website will be live by June 1 at WritersAndPublishersNetwork.com. We will send out an eblast announcing the new site. We planned our introduction to be at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books this month. With the festival rescheduled to October, we will have a significant presence at the show, and all of our graphic materials will be ready. Already we have eighteen authors who will be in the booth over the weekend, most for one full day or both. Other projects launching soon: · Online writing critique groups · Weekly podcasts · Authors Helping Authors – a new program for everyone to join in the promotion of their books and those of other members. Until everyone is familiar with the new name and domain, SPAWN.org will forward visitors to the new website. We hope everyone will take advantage of all the new benefits of membership (discounts on all services, webinars, and events) that more than save the price of membership. If you have any ideas for more things we can offer, please contact me. I'd love to hear your ideas. Kathleen Kaiser President Kathleen@WritersAndPublishersNetwork.com

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Howard-Johnson is the multi award-wining author of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is also a marketing consultant, editor, and author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers including the multi award-winning The Frugal Book Promoter (http://bit.ly/FrugalBookPromoIII), now offered by Modern History Press in its third edition.

Carolyn's latest is in the #HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers is How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically. Learn more on her Amazon profile page (http://bit.ly/CarolynsAmznProfile). Great Little Last Minute Editing Tips for Writers (http://bit.ly/Last-MinuteEditing) is one of her booklets--perfect for inexpensive gift giving--and, another booklet, The Great First Impression Book Proposal (http://bit.ly/BookProposalsII) helps writers who want to be traditionally published.

The Frugal Editor (http://bit.ly/FrugalEditor), now in its second edition, is the winningest book in the series. Carolyn also has three frugal books for retailers including one she encourages authors to read because it will help them convince retailers to host their workshops, presentations, and signings. It is A Retailer’s Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques (http://bit.ly/RetailersGuide). In addition to this blog, Carolyn helps writers extend the exposure of their favorite reviews at TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. She also blogs at all things editing--grammar, formatting and more--at The Frugal, Smart, and Tuned-In Editor (http://TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.com)

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Book Fairs: Keeping Your Books Out There!

I sponsored booths like this at this huge fair for many years. Trust me... with the work and expense involved, this is truly “frugal!”  😊 Big booth that holds 8 authors a day! View this email in your browser

SPAWN at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Join SPAWN as an author in our booth  April 18 & 19 AUTHORS IN THE SPAWN BOOTH IN 2019 Since its inception 24 years ago, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books has grown into the premiere book event on the West Coast. Attracting more than 150,000 book lovers, the Festival of Books is the single best place to sell your books to one of America’s largest book-buying market. Small publishers and indie author members can gain exposure by becoming part of the SPAWN booth at the Festival. Again this year, SPAWN will promote its booth with a series of press releases highlighting members who will be in the booth each day. Unlike other groups offering an hour or day to authors, SPAWN is a full day experience.    Want to get your book(s) in front of this 150,000 book loving audience? Come exhibit for one or both days Two ways to exhibit. Pick the one that's best for you.

Option One: Have a tabletop display in the SPAWN booth plus sell your book(s).   If this interests you, sign up now. Space is limited and strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. The booth fee is $285 for one day or $550 for two days, which includes participation in our booth handouts. NON-MEMBERS IS $75 HIGHER.   Option Two: Have a book on display in the SPAWN booth If you can’t make it personally to Los Angeles, why not have a copy of your book on display in the booth? SPAWN will feature your book(s) in the booth and in the handout. Cost is $85.

LEARN MORE OR REGISTER NOW! Do authors sell many books at the festival? Some members sell boxes of books.   Almost everyone makes valuable contacts that lead to future sales—sign up for gigs on radio talk shows or receive invitations for book signings or presentations, set up interviews with the press, meet educators who’d like to get authors’ children’s books into schools, find publishers for their next projects, discover distributors for specific types of books, and more. One member connected with someone who filmed a documentary based on his military book. The documentary still plays on the Military Channel.   Remember: LA = Hollywood Movie/television producers attend the Festivalin search of new projects. Two movie studios sponsor the event.

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 Howard-Johnson is the multi award-wining author of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is also a marketing consultant, editor, and author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers including the multi award-winning The Frugal Book Promoter (http://bit.ly/FrugalBookPromoIII), now offered by Modern History Press in its third edition. Carolyn's latest is in the #HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers is How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically. Learn more on her Amazon profile page (http://bit.ly/CarolynsAmznProfile). Great Little Last Minute Editing Tips for Writers (http://bit.ly/Last-MinuteEditing) is one of her booklets--perfect for inexpensive gift giving--and, another booklet, The Great First Impression Book Proposal (http://bit.ly/BookProposalsII) helps writers who want to be traditionally published. The Frugal Editor (http://bit.ly/FrugalEditor), now in its second edition, is the winningest book in the series. Carolyn also has three frugal books for retailers including one she encourages authors to read because it will help them convince retailers to host their workshops, presentations, and signings. It is A Retailer’s Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques (http://bit.ly/RetailersGuide). In addition to this blog, Carolyn helps writers extend the exposure of their favorite reviews at TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. She also blogs at all things editing--grammar, formatting and more--at The Frugal, Smart, and Tuned-In Editor (http://TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.com)

What Learning from Fellow Authors: What Authors Did Right . . .What Authors Did Wrong

It won't be long! I'm hoping visitors and subscribers to SharingwithWriters will check this writers' conference in Oxnard out. It's in Sunny California. At a resort. On the beach.  What better way to start November out before the holiday rush is upon you!

I am sending you a special invitation to join me on Saturday, Nov. 2, for a three-hour workshop. It's about how to get a book off to its best start--or keep it alive!  Or to relaunch it.  The web is our friend. With the right tools, we can keep our books alive for a long, long, LONG time--or use them to to move our careers forward--help keep those next books coming (and on top!). You'll also learn to build a media kit and use it as your forever go-to for the promotional materials you'll use every day. It can be your major time saver! I bring the bricks and mortar for your UN-virtual, hands-on kit!

Today I'm sharing one of the featured panels.  You'll love it. I have followed the trajectory of Patricia Fry's Kept Cat series, and believe me she has a few secrets to share!

If you are considering self-publishing, this is a must-attend panel. View this email in your browser

The 805 Writers Conference TOOLS — SKILLS — RESOURCES Delivering the information you need to succeed in publishing Three self-published authors recounts what they did right and wrong, how they found resources who helped them, and what were the most important lessons they learned bringing their books to life. From the left, Kimberly Davis Basso, Patricia Fry, and Ivor Davis. Want to learn the brutal truth about self-publishing? No punches pulled? There is no magic self-publishing fairy who will come, take your manuscript, edit it, design it, turn it into a book, and put it up on Amazon. And then, MOST IMPORTANT, promote it, so people buy the book. All three of our panelists have gone through the uphill battle to see their book come to life and sell. And they have met with success, but it took time, lots of effort on their part, and a good deal of cash. You may have written the greatest book on the face of the earth--but you must spend to spread the word. Publishing is a business. Some of the things the panelists will cover are from their personal experience: Authors need to know: What are my publishing options and the pros and cons of each. How to determine the best publishing option for your book. Not every publishing option is right for every book and every author. No matter which option you choose, the author is responsible for promoting his own book—even if you go with a traditional publisher. What are your marketing options? How do you find marketing resources? If the publishing process was a pie chart for the time and efforts spent by an author, the percentages are something like this: 35% writing and revisions (over and over) 10% on editing phases (there are more than one) 5% on the design, layout, and production of the book 50% marketing and promoting the book – on Amazon, on social media, via your website, book signings, blogs, and more for at least 6 months after release. Learn how these three writers embraced self-publishing and succeeded. If you are considering self-publishing, this is a must-attend panel. If you can't spend a whole day or the weekend, individual session passes on sale nlow. Learn more about the sessions and register now! “The 805 Writers’ Conference was an incredible value and I would definitely recommend it to new or established authors. Unfortunately, the day went by too quickly!  I had an amazing experience and accomplished everything I wanted to, and then some.” The 805 Writers’ Conference brings Solution Providers to you—top publishing professionals who deliver unparalleled education. Each session gives you actionable information you can take home and put to work immediately be it on the craft of writing or the business of publishing. No fancy debates about philosophy, just solid tools and skills you can hone into a completed work you can be proud of. Have a book out there already? Then listen to our key marketing people who will show you new ways to promote your book, expand your audience, and sell more books. Got a book you think has movie or series potential? Meet producers and agents looking to take your book to the screen. Learn more at www.805WritersConference.com Register NOW Sponsoring literary groups

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 Howard-Johnson is the multi award-wining author of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is

also a marketing consultant, editor, and author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers including the multi award-winning The Frugal Book Promoter now offered by Modern History Press, at a discount to visitors to this blog. The discount code in in the right column of the page. Her latest is in the series is How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically. Learn more on her Amazon profile page (http://bit.ly/CarolynsAmznProfile). Great Little Last Minute Editing Tips for Writers (http://bit.ly/Last-MinuteEditing) is one of her booklets--perfect for inexpensive gift giving--and, another booklet, The Great First Impression Book Proposal (http://bit.ly/BookProposals) helps writers who want to be traditionally published. The Frugal Editor (http://bit.ly/FrugalEditor), now in its second edition, is the winningest book in the series. Carolyn also has three frugal books for retailers including one she encourages authors to read because it will help them convince retailers to host their workshops, presentations, and signings. It is A Retailer’s Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques (http://bit.ly/RetailersGuide). In addition to this blog, she helps writers extend the exposure of their favorite reviews at TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. She also blogs at all things editing--grammar, formatting and more--at The Frugal, Smart, and Tuned-In Editor (http://TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.com)

SPAWN Is Busy Helping Authors Get Reviews

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DEADLINE July 20, 2019

Get your book in front of 2,400+ legitimate book reviewers, Amazon reviewers, and book bloggers Solve the mystery of getting a book in front of legitimate reviewers. SPAWN has the answers to these questions: Where do I find these people? What do I present to them? Do I send a print book or ebook? Feature your book in this service from SPAWN,  open to members and nonmembers. Sign up now and be part of New Releases from... Deadline for next issue is September 30, 2019 Book must have been released during the last six months or will be released before October 2019. View the August issue Praise for New Releases from...SPAWN "I never expected to receive such an amazing and heartfelt review, and I appreciate it so much." ~ Chuck Redman, author of A Cottonwood Stand "In January  2019, at age  79, I published my first  novel, a memoir called I Slept In Hitler's Bed. I had no idea if it was marketable. I signed up for SPAWNS New Releases, and received 3 remarkable reviews, the last from Midwest Book Reviews, a 30-year-old organization that reviews for Educational Institutions and Libraries. SPAWN has placed my book out into the universe, and the feedback just as important to me, since it has confirmed that I am a writer." - Jay Balter "As much as I am a do-it-yourself kind of marketer, one author can only do so much! SPAWN's outreach to reviewers got results--one of the best pay-for-help services I ever used!" ~ Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically  "WOW! We already received three book order from reviewers in less than 24 hours. Thanks, so much." ~ Bob Osland, Surepoint Publishing DO YOU HAVE A BOOK PLANNED FOR WINTER RELEASE? Editors had a positive response to New Releases from SPAWN. One thing several wanted were unreleased books, those coming out in the Winter. Plan your marketing for reviews at least 3 to 4 months in advance. Reserve your space now! Launched in March 2017, the newsletter goes out every quarter to over 2,400 book reviewers, Amazon reviewers, and book bloggers. The reviewer list is pulled from Cision, the premiere online media database company that updates its media lists daily and includes top publications, online and broadcast resources like NPR, daily and weekly newspapers that publish book reviews, and a host of freelancers and bloggers who review books. Each participating author submits up to 75-word description of the book that starts with a catchy log line such as appears in the New York Times Book Review or online at Kirkus Reviews. Log lines are the concise one-sentence description of the book usually at the top of the review. We want these descriptions to sound professional and grab reviewers. Quick set and a grabber to get them to request the book. View the last issue for examples. Along with the description, an image of the book cover and a link for reviewers to request a book. Fee and how to participate in the New Releases from... newsletter      Option One:  $225 for one book description and cover. SPAWN members only $150 - non-members including membership The New Releases from… newsletter goes out four times a year. The next edition is October 2019. This service is open for all books published within the last year. Deadline for participation in the next issue is September 30, 2019.

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Purchase at discount at
https://wwww.modernhistorypress.com/frugal

 Howard-Johnson is the multi award-wining author of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is also a marketing consultant, editor, and author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers including the multi award-winning The Frugal Book Promoter now offered by Modern History Press, at a discount to visitors to this blog. The discount code in in the right column of the page. Her latest is in the series is How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically. Learn more on her Amazon profile page.

Great Little Last Minute Editing Tips for Writers is one of her booklets--perfect for inexpensive gift giving--and, another booklet, The Great First Impression Book Proposal helps writers who want to be traditionally published.
The Frugal Editor, now in its second edition, is the winningest book in the series.

Carolyn also has three frugal books for retailers including one she encourages authors to read because it will help them convince retailers to host their workshops, presentations, and signings. It is A Retailer’s Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques (http://bit.ly/RetailersGuide). In addition to this blog, she helps writers extend the exposure of their favorite reviews at TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. She also blogs at all things editing--grammar, formatting and more--at The Frugal, Smart, and Tuned-In Editor (http://TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.com)

SPAWN Offers Most Useful Perk for Authors Who Write Books!

This is one of the most useful offers I have seen in a long time.  Just had to pass it along to my SharingwithWriters subscribers and visitors regardless of where you live!  Too many authors use the "wrong" reference books for their style guide--if they use one at all. This one (along with my The Frugal Editor) is truly THE one for those who write books. (Lots of us began writing as journalists and tend to stay with the Associated Press --AP--guide!)

FOR AUTHORS If you are a writer, author, small publisher, graphic designer, book marketer or someone interested in being part of Indie Publishing, then you need to join the Small Publishers, Artists & Writers Network (SPAWN). For over 20 years, SPAWN has been a national resource for the indie writing world, providing guidance, news, and focused tools that help small publishers and authors achieve their goals through newsletter and our award-winning website. Below are just some of the many benefits you can use to succeed as a member of SPAWN. And you get a free industry-focused ebook each year. If you are looking for an editor or an illustrator, we send out SPAWN Alerts to over 2,000 professionals that help you find the right person for your project. Please consider joining us. Kathleen Kaiser, President NEW AND IMPROVED MEMBER BENEFITS: The Chicago Manual of Style Online will be FREE to all members in February. Have answers to your grammar questions live at your fingertips. As a member, you will simply login to SPAWN.org and with a couple of clicks, you are inside the GOLD STANDARD for grammar. New Releases from SPAWN, a bi-monthly newsletter goes out to over 1,800 book reviewers and book bloggers. Those members who used this service were happy with the quality of reviews and diversity of media where the reviews appeared. Next issue is February 25. News coming soon about how to sign up. Open to upcoming releases and books recently published. A discounted price for members Want to get your books in front of 150,000 book lovers? Be part of SPAWN at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in April. If you want to sell your book(s) in the booth yourself, or have your book exhibited, please review this information. We will have another large 20' x 20' corner booth on the main entrance walkway through the entire festival. A discounted price for members SPAWN Market Update newsletter is going online every two weeks because news is just happening too quickly. You'll be receiving an email with link to the latest news on how to market your books, what sites are selling and which aren't, the latest trends and more. The is a member-only benefit. Discounts with Story Monsters! SPAWN members receive a 10% discount on the following products: One-Year or Two-Year printed subscription to Story Monsters Ink magazine: https://www.storymonsters.com/store/printed-subscription One-Year membership listing at either AuthorsandExperts.com or SchoolBookings.com: https://www.storymonsters.com/memberships/ Any of our Marketing & Publicity services (Includes Goodreads Giveaway, Social Media Contests, Email Campaigns, NetGalley Review Program, and Consulting): https://www.storymonsters.com/marketing/ Story Monsters LLC is dedicated to helping authors of all genres strive for excellence through our marketing and publicity services, Dragonfly Book Awards contests, Story Monsters Approved! awards program, opportunities for connecting with schools, and the award-winning Story Monsters Ink® magazine. Expansion to our online ebook library happens this spring. New books from top publishing pros on marketing, editing, publicity and more. The is a member-only benefit. More audio recordings of leading industry speakers from SPAWN-sponsored events and the 805 Writers' Conference. More in-depth member listings will be made open to the public for your services. Mark the "Publish me on the website" box on the membership renewal form. This will go live by March 1. And if you are in the Ventura County area, monthly meetings of IWOSC/SPAWN VC are free. Please consider joining. It will be the best $75 you spend this year. You can't beat the benefits for that price. Join now and begin enjoying your many benefits

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Howard-Johnson is the author of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is also a marketing consultant, editor, and author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers including the award-winning second editions of The Frugal Book Promoter (where she talks more about choosing and the advantages of winning contests and how to use those honors)  and The Frugal Editor. Her latest is in the series is  How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically. Learn more on her Amazon profile page, http://bit.ly/CarolynsAmznProfile. Great Little Last Minute Editing Tips for Writers is one of her booklets--perfect for inexpensive gift giving--and, another booklet, The Great First Impression Book Proposal helps writers who want to be traditionally published. She has three FRUGAL books for retailers including one she encourages authors to read because it will help them convince retailers to host their workshops, presentations, and signings. It is A Retailer’s Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques. In addition to this blog, she helps writers extend the exposure of their favorite reviews at TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. She also blogs at all things editing--grammar, formatting and more--at The Frugal, Smart, and Tuned-In Editor (http://TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.com )