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Greetings!
Our wings allowed us to soar where no
woman (well, these two women) had ever
dreamed possible!
When Angela and I
first thought we'd do a couple of interviews
a month, we didn't envision WOW! as it is
today. How did we get to the world of
deadlines; rubbing keyboards with
fantastically talented, wonderful people;
business meetings; etc.? This issue
highlights half of the reasons for the
success we're enjoying, yes, promotion. The
other half is you: our staff, contributors,
interviewees, and our dear readers. We thank
each of you and want you to know you're
important to us.
Our staff, Joanne Stacey, Jean
Lauzier, Sue Donckels, Chynna Laird, and
Cher'ley Grogg extends their best to you.
They've given above and beyond making this
issue happen and still smile! What a great
spirit and reason WOW! can only become
better and better. Thank you, fantastic job!
WOW!'s new web guy, Glenn
Robnett has joined our team. Not only does he
do a great job (as you will see), he's
keeping us out of court -- as our token guy
-- no discrimination here. Thanks for
everything, Glenn.
NOTE: You may have noticed that the
WOW! website was down. This issue has
now been resolved, but with some loss of
information. If you sent us an e-mail from
May 1 - 2, we probably didn't get it! So,
if it was important, please resend. We
appreciate your patience and support.
Freelancers, take a bow as we call out
your names:
Jean Lauzier, Kathryn Jordan,
Suzanne Carbonaro, Susan Johnston, Tina Marie
Frawley, C. Hope Clark, Ruth Thaler-Carter,
and Annette Fix. Thanks for the excellent
work, it's official, you're appreciated by all.
Now, you know why this will be a terrific
issue. Expect a packed ezine with successful
women's experience, wisdom, heart, and
guidance to better equip you to reach your
chosen destination.
As you open your issue of The
Wings of Self-Promotion you'll be
pleased to discover tricks of the trade that
may even influence the writing of your book.
If you're an editor with questions about your
future, find encouraging answers. Perhaps
you've known there was an industry need to be
fulfilled in your area, you'll be inspired
with what one author did. There is something
here for everyone, even if your dominant
passion is to curl up with a good book. We
can all learn something from these women and
have a greater appreciation of what it takes
to fill the shelves of a bookseller's huge
store.
On a personal level, as well, it takes
fortitude to forge a meaningful life for
yourself today. It takes Self-Promotion in
any area. That's why we felt the subject
deserved an entire issue. We'd love to hear
what you gained
from your reading. Drop a line to editors@wow-womenonwriting.com
or check out what's happening on the blog and
let us know your thoughts and feelings there.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: New event on the
WOW! Blog, SPEAK
OUT
Announcing an open blog day! This is your
chance to get your byline out there on
WOW! and be heard by your peers. Speak
Out! Friday is open blog, step up to the mike
day here at the WOW!
Blog. Naturally your post must be about
Women and Writing.
- Keep your post to about 500 words
- Include a short (about 100 words) bio
- Send to: jean@wow-womenonwriting.com
- Paste in the body of an email. No
attachments please.
Last month to enter the Spring 2007 Flash
Fiction Contest:
With every new season springs a rebirth of
opportunity. Hurry up and get those entries
in! Please, check out the Contest
Page for details.
Deadline: May 31,
2007 Midnight (Pacific Time)
WOW! a call for Graphic Designers:
As you may know, Angela does all the graphic
artwork for the website, as well as her
Editorial work. It's a lot to take on,
especially as WOW! continues to grow.
So we're looking for someone with the
WOW! spirit who is proficient in Adobe
Photoshop and Illustrator to create graphics
on a monthly basis. Please email angela@wow-womenonwriting.com
for detailed information. You may attach
samples of your work. Thank you and we look
forward to hearing from you!
Now, onto the issue. Enjoy!
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Deborah LeBlanc
Understanding her responsibility to publicize her book, she took an aggressive approach toward sales promotion.
Jean Lauzier, short story writer and
Contributing Editor for WOW!,
interviews Deborah, highlighting points you
don't want to miss.
Not a closed-minded woman, any handout
Deborah could think of became a reality with
her name and book on it.
She zeros right in on a key to success, one
that anyone can do. It's the reason we feel
privileged to have her join us, and why
you'll love her and what she has to share.
One thing you don't have to do that she's
accomplished, you don't have to become a
licensed death scene investigator. Whew! That
would be a tough one.
But, be certain to check out her interview,
there are many things you will want to emulate.
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Kathryn Jordan
Marketing Madness!
Not everyone is willing to share their
madness with others, so we're grateful to
Kathryn for telling in sufficient detail how
to go about marketing our books.
The article holds surprising slants that can
open up your writer's mind and potentially
add a lot of fun to your promotional work.
Fun and promotional activities, that's a
concept you have to love.
Actually, Kathryn is an astute businesswoman
that has learned the ropes, and attractive
even when her hair isn't aqua.
Double Feature!
Come join us as we go on an adventure to
Desert Hot Springs with Kathryn Jordan! Find
out what the world-renowned Two Bunch Palms
Resort & Spa is really like and share our
excitement as we get to see the Al Capone
suite and hear Kathryn Jordan read from her
forthcoming novel, GLADYS AND CAPONE.
Event
recap on the Editor's
Desk.
MARKETING MADNESS>>
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Amber Mui Fah Stierli, publisher
Amber brings Hawaii's manuscripts back home by creating a new market for Hawaii-based writers!
Amber Mui Fah Stierli started her publishing
company MONKEYPOD INK for a good cause.
While working UH's Manoa Journal she noticed that
many Hawaii-based writers were sending their
manuscripts to the mainland. Why? Because
there's no market for writers in Hawaii who
don't write about Hawaii.
Her first published book Undrawn Lines
is a
remarkable anthology that captures the spirit
of Hawaii's writers. Each of the fifteen
stories are unique in their own way and are
set in places all over the world, even in
outer space!
Amber is an inspiration to women everywhere,
that we can accomplish what we set our minds
to. This article interviews Amber about her
self-publishing experience, and highlights
three authors in the anthology: Feng
Hutchins, Brenda Kwon, and Tamara Pavich.
Amber is helping bring Hawaii's writers back
home, and is the woman to watch, now and in
the future...
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Markets: Animal Magazines
Love your animals and writing? This issue we make it easy for you to combine your loves.
We're proud to have magazine markets courtesy
of Writer's
Market.
Here's a sample listing:
I LOVE CATS
16 Meadow Hill Lane
Armonk, NY 10504
E-mail: ilovecatseditor@sbcglobal.net
Web site: www.iluvcats.com
Description and Interests:
This is a bimonthly general interest cat
magazine for the entire family. It caters to
cat lovers of all ages. The stories in the
magazine include fiction, nonfiction, how-to,
humorous, and columns for the cat lover.
Freelance Potential:
100% written by non-staff writers.
Submissions:
Send complete manuscript. Queries by mail or
e-mail, responds in 3 months.
Length:
500-1,000 words
Pay:
in contributor's copies for nonfiction;
$25-$100 for fiction; $25 for fillers/year
This issue we've included all your furry
friends, and not so furry! There's magazines
seeking articles and fiction about your
beloved dog, cat, horse,
reptiles, tropical
fish, and even one covering wildlife
conservation. Enjoy!
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Freelancers: Submit to WOW!
Here's some of our upcoming themes:
June: Balancing Life and Writing
July: The Self-Publishing Travel Guide
August: Put on your Writing Cap
In the past, we admit we've been slow to get
back to queries, but now with our fabulous
dream-team of interns and contributing
editors, we are able to get back to you in a
prompt fashion.
In Closing:
We hope you enjoy reading this issue on
Self-Promotion. As always, we're open to
feedback, letters, and suggestions. Drop us a
line, we'd love to hear from you!
Together, we'll achieve all of our writing
goals and rejoice in the fact that we didn't
do it alone. And remember... promote,
promote, promote!
Warmest regards,
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