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Book Signings and
Tours for Rose |
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6701 Delmar
University City,
Missouri
October 15, 2005
2:00 p.m.
Just us Girls
Book Club
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St. Louis Book
Festival, Muny in
Forest Park |
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St. Louis, MO
October 23, 2005
10:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m.
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Crucial Years
Conference |
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McCluer North
Senior High
705 Waterford
Drive
Florissant,
Missouri 63033
October 29, 2005
1:15 p.m.-3:30
p.m.
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Book Signing at
UJAMMA |
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4267 Manchester
St. Louis,
Missouri
November 3, 2005
5:00 p.m. - 6:30
p.m.
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Book Signing at
Knowings Book Store |
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175 Jamestown
Mall
Hy 67 and
Jamestown Road
Florissant,
Missouri 63033
November 5, 2005
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Book Signing and
Tour for Lydia |
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Fellowship
Christian
Conference
Memphis, TN
November 5, 2005
9:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m.
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Book Signing and
Presentation at
Julia Davis Library |
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4415 Natural
Bridge
St. Louis, MO
November 15,
2005
8:00AM-5:00PM
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Book Signing at
Knowings Book Store
for Edward |
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Hy 67 and 175
Jamestown Road
Florissant,
Missouri 63033
November 26,
2005
3:00 p.m.-5:00
p.m.
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News from
Prioritybooks
Publications
Writing
Just for
the Joy
of It!
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October 2005
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Greetings!
Welcome to
Prioritybooks
Publications’ first
newsletter. We are
excited about
sharing information
about writing.
Through this
publication, we will
keep you apprised of
new developments in
the writing world
and share best
practices about the
writing process.
This newsletter will
include contests,
writing and book
scholarships, and
other interesting
information to help
you hone your
writing skills.
We’ll present
information on
marketing and media
as well as identify
other writing
resources. This will
be a monthly
publication. Thank
you for your support
of our web sites and
authors and for your
encouraging emails.
Rose Jackson-Beavers
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Media Relations
Staying Ahead of
the Pack
Effective media
relations - whether
it is for promoting
publications or
other products -
requires a multi-
faceted,
interdisciplinary
approach. A
well-crafted
approach
incorporates
strategic media
planning, marketing,
community relations,
and public
engagement. Expert
writing and editing,
attention to detail
and meeting
deadlines are
critical when
producing any
publication.
Understanding that
the media is an
audience underlies
successful
promotional efforts.
Webster defines
audience as “a group
of listeners or
spectators: a
reading, viewing, or
listening public
with a vested
interest.” For this
reason, it is
important for you to
succinctly convince
editors and
reporters that they
have a vested
interest in your
product – to inform
readers, listeners,
and viewers why your
publication or
service is
important. There are
thousands of writers
trying to get their
publications
noticed. It’s your
job to identify what
sets your book apart
from others – to
tell why your story
is so compelling. Be
media savvy. Develop
and nurture
relationships with
the media, as you
would with any other
audience. If you
work those
relationships just
right – the payoff
is HUGE!
Understanding the
media culture is
also important. When
pitching your book
to print and
broadcast
organizations, one
size does not fit
all. Tailor your
media pieces to
conform to the
formats of radio,
TV, print, and the
Internet. Deborah
Sistrunk is a media
and communications
practitioner with
more than 20 years
of experience under
her belt. In
addition to serving
as a consultant
(Deborah Sistrunk &
Associates), she has
worked for major
news organizations.
More info:
dcsistrunk@yahoo.com
or
http://me
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Mistakes Writers
Make
You are not
alone
If you are a
writer navigating
the publishing world
for the first time,
you are not alone.
Novice authors often
experience some
challenges when it
comes to producing
professionally
designed books that
are error-free. Many
mistakes, if not
corrected
immediately or
avoided altogether,
could easily
jeopardize a new
author’s credibility
and writing career.
What must writers do
to ensure that their
work is seen in a
positive light? Hire
the best people to
handle the varied
parts of their book
production. Seek
people who are an
expert in the field.
East St. Louis
nationally known
artist and author
Edna Patterson-Petty
offers this advice:
Find people whose
livelihood depends
on how well they do
their jobs. For
instance, if you are
looking for an
editor, don’t hire
someone merely
because she has good
English skills or
works as a teacher.
Find out if this
person has direct
experience in
editing books.
Before you enter an
agreement with a
firm, ask if the
company focuses on
editorial services.
Request references.
Has this company
edited other
authors? If so, who?
Ask if you may
contact these
authors. Then do so.
Finally, remember
this: You really do
pay for what you
get. If you want
good services, you
have to put your
money were your
words are. Following
these simple
guidelines will save
you a lot of
heartache and pain
down the road.
Coming up in the
next issue: the
importance of a
great book cover. |
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Writing Tips
To the point!
• Write what you
know. • If you are
incorporating dates,
history and
research, make sure
your information is
accurate • Set a
writing schedule
that is best for
you, and stick to
it! • Read
everything you can
on character and
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Featured Author
Young Edward
Booker
Meet 15-year-old
Edward Booker.
Edward, a student in
the East St. Louis
School District, is
active in his
church. He enjoys
playing basketball,
working on his
computer and hanging
out with his
friends. He is also
an avid reader and
loves to write
poetry. A Hole in My
Heart is his first
novel. Edward
currently is working
on a sequel.
Although he will
continue to write,
he plans to attend
college to study law
or a medicine. Email
Edward at Ebooker90@yahoo.com.
Books can be
purchased from
www.prioritybooks.co
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A Hole in My Heart
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New Author
Motivating and
Inspiring the
Youth
Lydia M. Douglas
is a new author in
the self-help genre.
Her book, Stepping
Stones to Success,
is garnering great
reviews. Lydia is a
motivational
speaker. Her
mission: to help
others realize that
they have a well of
untapped resources,
unfulfilled dreams,
and desires within.
She is a member of
the National
Speakers Association
and a certified
member of
Toastmasters. She
speaks at area
churches, schools,
and youth meetings.
She lives in Spanish
Lake, Missouri with
her husband. You can
email Lydia at
ldoug48305@aolcom.
Stepping Stones to
Success may be
purchased at
Amazon.com and
www.prioritybooks.co
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Stepping Stones to
Success
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Scholarships and
Contest
Book Award
Be the 100th
person of the day
who emails me and
receive a free
autographed book
from one of our
authors. State which
book you prefer, and
we will mail it the
next business day.
Remember to include
your mailing
address. Email me at
rosbeav03@yahoo.com.
We are having a
college book
scholarship contest
in February 2006.
This new
scholarship, The
McKinley and
Sylvester Jackson
Book Award, will be
given out yearly to
the person who
writes the best
essay on “My First
Week in College.”
Contest rules and
other information
will be provided in
the November
newsletter. This is
our way of giving
back to our fans,
friends, community
and book lovers.
rose@prioritybooks.com
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Confessions
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