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SubjectDate Asked
Getting published by a Foriegn Publishing House?9/15/2011
  Q: I am an aspiring writer and had just finished my first manuscript. The story is a Science Fiction, ...
  A: Most US Publishing houses are going to want to talk to a literary agent instead of you directly, so ...
Promoting Ebook for free?8/30/2011
  Q: I have finished writing a research paper. I want others to receive the useful information in my ...
  A: Oh okay - you want the ebook to be free as well. I misunderstood. Okay if that's the case there are ...
Promoting Ebook for free?8/30/2011
  Q: I have finished writing a research paper. I want others to receive the useful information in my ...
  A: There's no need to even go over the Top 10 places when you can promote your ebook for free on ...
getting into e-publishing11/17/2010
  Q: I have several novels that I'd like to e-publish. How do I enter a manuscript into an electronic ...
  A: The standard for electronic publishing is formatting your work into a PDF file. There are a variety ...
book7/13/2010
  Q: 1. If I write and publish my own little book (maybe 20-30 pages) and sell them for under $5.00 do I ...
  A: Al, You need to take the time and cruise the sites I mentioned. They all have easy ways in the ...
book7/13/2010
  Q: 1. If I write and publish my own little book (maybe 20-30 pages) and sell them for under $5.00 do I ...
  A: 1. Technically companies are suppose to charge consumers tax who live in the same state as the ...
self publishing and selling rights6/4/2010
  Q: I'm planning on self publishing my first fiction book, and I'm curious about a few things I've been ...
  A: When you self publish a book, you are basically taking on the entire responsibility of marketing and ...
E-publishing5/8/2010
  Q: I am currently researching on an issue that is affecting the largest slum in the world, Kibera which ...
  A: If you want to publish a report online, then you need to publish it in PDF format. You can create ...
Copyright issue3/5/2010
  Q: I was working on a design for a client and by mistake I sent the design itself instead of the ...
  A: Well I believe there is a bit of a copyright difference when it comes to images/art vs. words. I ...
publishing and book tours2/20/2010
  Q: I would just like to know if, when you have self published your book and later you give a publisher ...
  A: Due to the tough economy and the health of the publishing industry in general, publishers do not ...
Is it permissible to publish your own thesis or dissertation?1/20/2010
  Q: By "permissible," I basically mean: Is it legal to, for instance, self-publish your own thesis. ...
  A: Yes Chris, As long as it is an original work and you wrote it, you have the right to publish it. ...
getting published11/5/2009
  Q: I have been writing a book for quite some time now and I need to know how. To get started getting my ...
  A: Sorry I'm just getting to your question, I was off the computer for a while because I was moving to ...
new writer question9/9/2009
  Q: How could a new writer choose a niche to write in? Thanks
  A: I write and make money in several niches, and this is how I have always chosen. 1. It has to be ...
RE: Publishing New Book8/17/2009
  Q: I am writing a new book and it would be my first book. How do I get it published? Its a children's ...
  A: There are two routes you could take. Try signing with a major publisher and for that you will need a ...
Sources/Research and general "how to"8/5/2009
  Q: I am somewhat new to the internet as a tool for doing research for my writing. My question is what ...
  A: 1. It's difficult to find one "main" website that covers all types of topics. http://wikipedia.org ...
Ezine7/14/2009
  Q: I am an aspiring writer...I write poetry, short stories, lifestyle articles, Erotica. I have been ...
  A: I think that as a fiction writer, you should have both a website with static content. Poetry and ...
publishing6/15/2009
  Q: I am a writer of poems and have written a few books with short collections of my poetry and ...
  A: 1. If you would like a print book of your poems you could actually go directly through the ...
writing work5/28/2009
  Q: I am in the process of getting into a freelance job doing writing. This will be new to me and one ...
  A: Congrats on your writing pursuits. I wish you much success. I write a lot in two different niches, ...
ebooks and movie scripts4/22/2009
  Q: Can e books read movie and or stage scripts?? Also, can "pocket PCs"?? Supplemental: Is there such ...
  A: I'm not clear on the first part of your question Herb, but I have found that the best ebook reader ...
co authors4/19/2009
  Q: My friend and I have collaborated on writing a book. My friend has done the writing, I have been ...
  A: Well the credit is really all about who gets paid the most. Make sure you two get a lawyer to draft ...
e-books4/17/2009
  Q: I love cooking and have a website. http://www.qualitylivingstyles.com/vegetarian-recipes.html I want ...
  A: As long as you market your books as vegetarian or "green" cookbooks, you will find a lot of ...
co author4/17/2009
  Q: I am a career prosecutor who has been involved in the criminal justice system since 1971. I have ...
  A: In today's market many people will want to ghost-write your book for you which of course is a ...
Can i2/14/2009
  Q: Can I get my book published at my age? I am 12 years old - 13 in a few months. I live in UK. I have ...
  A: With your parents help you could certainly try to get your collection of stories published. It helps ...
how to recruit affiliates for an ebook and being noticed1/8/2009
  Q: I am starting an business selling only ebooks, I created a website with an ebook but I am finding ...
  A: Clickbank is actually the best one because there are thousands of people looking only to promote ...
writing9/23/2008
  Q: Throughout my schooling I usually got the best grade in my class in writing essays or book reports. ...
  A: Your book sounds very interesting -- but hard to place in a bookstore. At the end of the day - ...
getting published9/15/2008
  Q: writing is my passion and over the years, i have been able to compile lovely poems and inspirational ...
  A: There are three ways you can go here... 1. Traditional Publishing You can seek out an agent and ...
Publishing my works9/3/2008
  Q: I have been writing for the past year, but I have always had the thoughts and feelings in me for ...
  A: Your blog is set to private so I couldn't read your work. Feel free to add me as a friend so I can ...

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I would love to answer all your questions related to e-publishing including how to choose a profitable niche, write your material quickly, publish your work, and market your work effectively online. This includes how-to info on how to create and sell small reports, ebooks, tutorials, infoproduct systems, etc.

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I am a seasoned online entrepreneur and info-publishing strategist who uses e-publishing to create multiple streams of income in my existing counseling and coaching business. I work with individuals and groups on how to effectively use e-publishing to establish credibility in their marketplaces, as well as how use it for generating more income in their businesses. I have published many (too many to list here:-) income-generating small reports, ebooks, tutorials, training programs and am currently writing a print book on how entrepreneurs can use info-publishing to boost their businesses.

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Information Marketing Association
International Coaching Federation

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The New York Times
Gannet News Service

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B.A. Print Journalism - Howard University
M.S.W. Clinical Social Work - New York University
Coaching Certificate - The Institute For Life Coach Training

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