"Self Published Authors" Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Helping self-published authors promote and market their books
and share information and resources.
August 1, 2004 Volume 3: Issue 5
Dan Shaurette
editor@selfpublishedauthors.com
http://www.selfpublishedauthors.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
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1. Editor's Notebook
2. Newsletter Submission Guidelines
3. Resource Links
4. Feature Article By Judy Cullins
5. Free Products, Services, Downloads
6. Promotional Tips By Pamela S. Thibodeaux
7. Classes & Workshops
8. Professional Tips By Gerri D. Smith
9. Announcements/Requests
10. Classified Ads
11. Subscribe/Unsubscribe Information
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1: EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK
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Welcome to the SelfPublishedAuthors.com newsletter for
August 2004. I would like to step up for a moment and properly
thank everyone who submits articles and suggests links for me to
review for inclusion in the newsletter. I know the readers
enjoy what they find here, because I see the list of subscribers
steadily grow. There have even been requests to provide a
printed version of the newsletter for mailing.
To answer this specific request, I'd like to say that myself, as
editor, I prefer this style because I do not have to concern
myself over fancy, attractive layouts. You get the good stuff,
nothing more, nothing less. I will admit I'd probably prefer an
online/HTML version of the newsletter versus a mailing list. But
again, since the subscribers keep joining, it seems the readers
prefer a delivered format.
But a mailing list delivery is still preferred by myself and
SelfPublishedAuthors.com owner Christina Wheeler versus the
overhead and economy of scale involved in printing and mailing
(internationally mind you) paper newsletters to you all. Also,
while we know you'd value the content, eventually said paper
newsletters will line birdcages or landfills, and I personally
vote Nay for that. Viva la internet!
So, without further ado, I would like to welcome those of you
who are new to the subscription, I hope you will enjoy this
month's issue. Thank you for visiting the website and
subscribing to the mailing list.
To the regulars out there, I'm glad to see you back for another
issue. This month we have three great articles, as well as more
valuable resource links.
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, or if you’d like
to contribute, be interviewed, add an event or have a request,
please reply to this email, or drop a line to me at:
editor@selfpublishedauthors.com
Thanks for reading and enjoy the issue!
Dan Shaurette
editor@selfpublishedauthors.com
http://www.ShauretteNet.com
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2: NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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The newsletter for SelfPublishedAuthors.com is here to provide a
resource for all authors. Obviously, we want to help you
succeed in your writing, self-publishing efforts, and self-
promotion. I have received a few requests from fellow authors
asking what they can do to promote their books in the
newsletter.
I am always happy to help promote an author and their works in
the newsletter. That's what we're here for. That being said,
the best I can do is one of the following.
If you are interested in writing an article about your
experiences as a self-published author, I would be more than
happy to consider it for publication. If I publish the article,
I will give you space for a signature box that you could use to
promote yourself and your book.
If you would like to send me an ARC copy of your book, eBook
format preferred, I would be happy to review it and interview
you. The interview would most likely be what gets published in
the newsletter, but reviews of recommended books may also be
published. Please note, I have already been presented with some
works to read, so please query me first before sending your
books. I'd rather return a book than form a slush pile.
If you have a book signing coming up, we do try to list those
when they are timely. Remember our newsletter is published in
February, April, June, August, October, and December. If you
host a class or workshop, or have a website that promotes a
writer's resource, please let us know about it. All links about
such events are provided free of charge. Your name, location,
dates, and contact info. will be presented.
If instead you are just interested in placing an advertisement
in the newsletter for your book or website, you can read about
the rates on the website at
http://www.selfpublishedauthors.com/advertise.html -- they are
very fair (only $6 per newsletter issue for a five line ad.)
Advertising requests sent to me, however, will be forwarded on
to Christina Wheeler (contact@selfpublishedauthors.com), the
website and newsletter owner.
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3: RESOURCE LINKS
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GO PUBLISH YOURSELF - Christopher Willitts
With a tagline like "The BEST Self-Publishing Web Site Chris
EVER Created. (TM)", how you could not look around.
He provides links to articles and resources, has an FAQ for
writers, and self-publisher interviews.
http://www.go-publish-yourself.com/
BEST BOOK LINKS - Banner and Link Exchange for Authors
This site has quite a few categories, all with a few helpful
links ready to help collect some new resources.
http://www.bestbooklinks.com
LITERARY LEAPS - Collection of publishing and book-related sites
http://www.literaryleaps.com/
Have you used these services? Tell us about them, or recommend
another! Send an email to editor@selfpublishedauthors.com and
let us know.
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4: FEATURE ARTICLE By Judy Cullins
Defy the Myths, Get Your Book Written--Fast!
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Why don't you write a book?
Most people complain it takes too long. They are too busy.
One professional coach said she was not a natural writer.
An entrepreneur feared it wouldn't sell, or it would be too much
effort. A professional speaker says she is so busy marketing
herself, she doesn't know where to find the time to write.
These are reasons, but they aren't real, they are myths. You can
write a profitable book--even a lot of books--fast!
Fast depends on you, your intention, and attention that you will
give your book Fast depends on your creating a blueprint of
simple step-by-step strategies to write a fast, focused book.
Getting Your Book Written--Six Myths and Options
1. Takes talent.
Actually, the less writing know how you have, the better. In my
innocent beginnings I thought I was a speaker, a trainer, a
teacher, a coach. I didn't think of myself as a writer!
Yet, because my audiences kept asking for information to take
home, and from encouragement from other writers, I started
writing short books, booklets, and special reports. I didn't
write the end-all-be-all book of 200-400 pages. Instead, I wrote
a series of short books, each taking about a month. No more
messy (and unprofitable) handouts. I saw a need and filled it.
While I had heard of agents and publishers, after I checked this
traditional publishing route, I found it didn't serve me. First,
it takes too long--even two years or more. Second, nobody cares
more about your book than you do. You are the one that can get
it done and out into the hands of your audience.
When you don't know what you don't know, you can forge ahead
with self-publishing like I did. And, you can also consult with
an inexpensive half hour phone book coaching session too.
Turn to the talent of others. From knowing Jim Belasco,
management consultant some 25 years ago, his "Do what you do
best, and hire the rest" statement led me to hire a book
designer, graphics person and cover designer. Later, I learned
how to do my own with Portable Document Format, Word graphics,
and simple cover designs.
2. Takes creativity.
Dan Poynter told me many years ago that information can be
repackaged for any particular target audience. It doesn't take
creativity, it just takes some editing, rewriting, adding a few
new ideas and resources, and putting it together in an
organized, short and simple format to please the consumer who
wants easy-to-read information.
If you are like me, you can package several of your books and
others' related books together for increased back-of-the-room
sales. Like my own increased profits, they can provide more than
$4000 a month if you put time into getting the word out.
If you are flexible and willing to learn new ways, you can sell
even more copies easily with online promotion techniques.
For me, the Internet was my breakthrough.
3. Takes time.
Some writers claim it takes 2-10 years to write a quality book.
Some say 14 days. Maybe a few months to a year can be your
story. It will take longer if you change your focus, your
format, or try to be perfect. That's why you need to do some
market-driven pre-planning before you write your book.
It's far easier to write your book right to fit your audiences'
needs than to write it, and then look for an audience. Each
audience has a different problem to solve. Think what benefits
your book will fill first, what audience will buy it, along with
other "hot-selling point" that help you pre-market and also help
you write, focused, organized, easy to read compelling copy.
Like me, you can write a series of short books, each taking less
time than a month. Just see a need and fill it.
You don't have to write a 200-page book to be a credible author
either, and today's online audience of hundreds to 500,000 who
see your ePromotion each week, and who prefer short books,
especially eBooks, will make it worth your time.
4. Takes writing ability.
If you can talk, you can write. Readers want books written by a
wise and savvy friend who will guide them gracefully to success.
They want passion and natural writing more than perfect syntax.
After you write your book, you can get it edited by a
professional, or if you want to save time and money, edit it as
you go by using proper headings that state your audience's
problem he wants solved, and following that with a concise
answer. A book coach can help you with this.
5. Needs an agent or a publisher.
You know what a book could mean to your career, or your life.
If you didn't write a book, you'd miss a lot of fun, you'd miss
being a star or on radio/TV talk show with your popular or trade
nonfiction book, or you'd miss sharing your unique and important
message with others.
All well and good, but how will you get people to look at your
book? Maybe an agent or publisher? The sad truth is they will
only accept on 1-2% of submitted manuscripts and it takes up to
two years to publish the traditional way. Agents and publishers
bet on big name authors they know can sell books.
Some authors think that the publishers will market and promote
the book. Maybe for a few months, but the author must pay from
book sales to take those painful book tours. Publishers let you
go after a few months and you are on your own to promote.
Instead, start a computer promotion file of contacts and
organizations just as you write that first chapter.
6. The book may not sell well.
Know that if you have a book that shares new, unique and useful
information, it has enough significance to sell well. A book is
far more saleable when you know your particular audience their
habits, fears, habits, complaints, desires and dreams.
Write an audience profile before you write your book, so your
book has an angle, and will stand out from the crowd.
Ray Bradbury said, "I wrote the first draft of 'Fahrenheit 451'
in just nine and a half days." He also advises us to write short
articles or stories. They can become a longer book. A page a day
will yield two to ten books a year. If Ray Bradbury can write a
book fast, so can YOU.
Think of your benefits in writing a book! Your book expresses
who you are. Your clients, associates, and companies who need
speakers or coaches need your book. Your fiction audience wants
new entertainment. A book ensures a constant stream of contacts
who consider you a leader in your field. People Online are
looking for your topic every day.
Whether you market your book offline or Online, people want your
solutions, inspirational words, and stories. What follows?
A lifelong, constant stream of income.
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Judy Cullins: 20-year author, speaker, book coach
Helps entrepreneurs manifest their book and web dreams
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5: FREE Products, Services, Downloads
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EBOOKS N' BYTES - Software collection for generating e-Books
A very nice resource listing many different e-Book compiler
programs for different platforms. Most are free to download
with low shareware prices. Worth taking a look to see if any
match your needs for self-publishing in electronic media.
http://www.ebookcompilers.com
Have you used this service or any of the software listed?
Tell us about it, or recommend another! Send an email to
editor@selfpublishedauthors.com and let us know.
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6: PROMOTIONAL TIPS By Pamela S. Thibodeaux
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I never thought I would be in a position to give advice on
promoting your work. However, when my book Tempered Hearts was
published (Dec. 2000 Writers Exchange E-publishing Co.) I knew
my writing career had taken on a whole new range of duties.
I had a choice: Sit back and wait for the sales to trickle in or
get out there and pound the pavement and make the sales happen.
Not much of a choice considering that -for most new authors-
personal sales many times outweigh Publisher’s sales.
And, since I was e-published and there was no advance to make
the path a little smoother until the royalties started rolling
in (do they ever really do this?) I knew I had to do some self-
promoting.
So, what did I do?
Research, research, research. There are many articles out there
by authors such as Susan Grant that give tips on self-promotion
(check out The Romance Journal at www.romancejournal.com).
Most everything I learned, I learned from these authors, so I
can't really take full credit for the advice I give to you.
But I'll give it to you anyway.
This advice can be incorporated with your own ideas whether you
are e-published, self-published or even traditionally published.
One thing though, if you are traditionally published you need to
start promoting before your book hits the shelves. You usually
have up to one year or more between contract date and shelf
date; use it! E-published and self-published authors have it
the other way around. Our books are available sooner and have a
longer shelf life, but that doesn't really give us an advantage.
Too many people still believe e-published or self-published
isn't REALLY published.
Anyway, my best advice to you is to contact every bookstore you
can. Map out an area say 20 - 50 or even 100-mile radius of
your home. Call the bookstores and see if the have a "local or
regional" author section. Most of them do. Some of them will
buy a few copies (3-5) of your book from you. Also, most of
them are happy to schedule a book signing for you. It may be up
to you to advertise this book signing, but so what?
Some newspapers and/or radio stations do this as a public
service announcement for free. Here’s a link that may help you
in your search: http://www.bookweb.org/bd-bin/browse_bd
Or simply do a web search for Bookstores+YourState -- this
process may take longer, but it can work. You can narrow down
your search by using key words like: Independent, Christian,
Wholesale... whatever you are trying to find.
Libraries are another great way to promote your work. Talk with
the "Friends of the Library" chapter in your hometown if there
is one. Also, donate a book to your local library, people love
this, it’s good publicity (especially if you get a newspaper to
pick up the story) and it's a good way to give back to your
community. Another great idea is to donate an autographed copy
of your book to the library where it is set. If possible, do
this in person. Many times the library will set up a book
signing for you at one (or more) of the book stores in the area.
This too, may be accomplished through the "Friends of the
Library" group. Also, don't ignore the fact that many libraries
have a budget to buy books and will gladly purchase those from
local authors. Here’s the link for libraries in my state:
http://www.state.lib.la.us/Publications/Directories/index.htm
I'm sure you can find those listed in your state in a similar
manner (or you can call your local library and ask how to get a
listing of all the libraries in your state. They will usually
give you the link).
Send out press kits to everyone you can think of and/or afford
to! These can but don't necessarily have to include a copy of
the book. You can send a summary or 1st 3 chapters. Always
include: press release, bio, business cards, reviews (if you
have them). Press kits are easy to make and relatively
inexpensive; a simple 2-pocket folder with a copy of the cover
on front and back and info inside. Postage may add up, but
remember it’s all tax deductible! Follow up with a phone call,
set up interviews if possible.
Press releases are important too. Send them to every newspaper
in your state and the state where your book is set. These can
sometimes be done via fax and or e-mail. Check out
http://www.usnewspaperlinks.com for newspapers listed by state.
Send out press releases to your local publications EVERY TIME
you have or participate in an event! I realized a bit too late
that I'd failed at this. Every time you have a speaking
engagement, start up a writers group, participate in a
charitable event. These are newsworthy and get you publicity!
Have you created bookmarks yet? They are easy, inexpensive and
a great way to promote your book - if you make them yourself.
It’s not that hard either. Format your page into 3 columns,
insert a picture of your cover, list your publisher, your web
site and your snail and e-mail address on the front underneath
a picture of you. On the back, put a blurb of your book.
Be sure to give a short blurb or some other information on your
next release (if you know what and when it is). Most bookstores
will let you put bookmarks out even though they may not carry
your book. Be sure and include several in your press kits, too,
and again, don't forget those libraries!
We all know the power of the Internet. One of the most
important things you can do as a writer (published or
unpublished) is get a website. Most ISP providers offer some
free space so use it! Another way to use the Internet is to get
out there and list your book every place that will let you.
There are many sites designed for the sole purpose of listing
new authors and new books.
Check out places like firstwriter.com http://www.firstwriter.com
FaithWriters http://www.faithwriters.com/home.php
The Writers Room Magazine
http://www.thewritersroommagazine.com/
Foundation Advertising (new)
http://www.freewebs.com/foundationadvertising/index.htm
List your Website EVERYWHERE! Paying-traffic can help with free
and other options; check them out!
http://www.paying-traffic.com/index.php
Don't forget Link Exchanges with other authors which is FREE!
REMEMBER...Amazon.com, BAMM.com...and all the other online
sources... After you get them listed there, check out
dearreader.com. If they like your book they send five pages
(I think) to their "lists". The books must be available through
Amazon & BAMM and it's GREAT exposure!
Also check out places like Word Museum http://www.wordmuseum.com
and Bookcrazy.com. Places like this charge an annual fee to list
but provide a lot of publicity for their members. There are
also smaller promo groups such as DivasOfRomance.com that offer
a lot of publicity for a small monthly (or annual) fee.
Be careful though, you can spend hours every day on the 'Net and
never reach them all! And remember, there are still hundreds or
thousands or maybe even millions of people who don't have a home
computer or don't have the Internet; try and think of ways to
reach them.
One way to do this is to make up what I call an "envelope
flyer". This is a small announcement of your book; put it in
EVERY envelope you send out of your house! I made these myself
using regular white paper. On the front I put the cover of my
book, a short blurb and info on where to find it. On the back
I put a blurb listing my next release. I got four to a page.
You can hand these tiny fliers out to everyone you come in
contact with... bank tellers, retail clerks, leave them at
beauty shops/drug stores/libraries/etc., leave them with your
tip when you go out and eat. Ask, "Do you like to read?"
If they say yes, hand them one! I made a copy on regular paper
and with my boss' permission it accompanies every fax that goes
from the office.
Begin harvesting names and addresses early! Don't do like I did
and wait until you've sold over 100 books to begin this process.
When possible, get the name and address of EVERYONE who buys
your books! Ask if they'd like to get information on future
releases. If they like your book they'll say yes! Another way
to do this is to give away a book or two (or SOMETHING) at every
author event you participate in.
Go to the Dollar store in your area, pick up a pretty basket and
two wine glasses (if possible find those with stems to match the
color(s) of your book covers) a couple of artificial roses or
flowers and ribbons and tissue paper for the basket (total cost
probably around $5). Give this away. Put out little forms with
Name, Address, E-mail Address on them. Include a box followed by
"Check here if you DO NOT want information on my books!"
(if they do not check the box, they are fair game).
Harvest e-mail addresses too. Be careful with this, but people
who sign your guest book & e-mail you for whatever reason,
Internet list groups, etc. are all potential readers!
ALWAYS offer them the chance to be removed from your address
book by putting a line in your e-mail telling them to reply with
"please remove from address book" in the subject line, then
REMOVE them! You can follow up with a final e-mail assuring
them they have been removed and will not receive future
information. Be sure and give them the option to contact you
again. Be Polite and BE NICE!
One more tip: BEFORE you start promoting your book the best
thing you can do is figure out how much you want to spend doing
it! Sit down with your finances (and your spouse or significant
other) and determine your promotional budget. Then figure out
which ideas give you the most bang for your bucks!
There are as many ways to promote a book as there are bookstores
to carry them. Use your imagination. I know you have one...
you're a writer!
PS: For other low-cost promotional ideas visit:
Earthly Charms @ http://www.earthlycharms.com/promolistings.htm
PSS: Three great books on Marketing & Promoting your E-books
are: 101 Ways to Promote Your E-book for Free!
E-book Marketing Made Easy Over 100 Ways to Promote Your E-book
Online By Rusty Fischer. For ordering information e-mail Rusty
at: Freelancer86@aol.com and Promotion for Paupers by Karen Syed
this is a Dollar Download available through Echelon Press at
http:///www.echelonpress.com
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Pamela S. Thibodeaux is a member of the Bayou Writers Group and
ACRW. Multi-published in fiction and creative non-fiction, her
writing has been tagged as "Inspirational with an Edge!"
Author's Website: http://www.pamelathibodeaux.com
Author's Email: pthib-7@centurytel.net
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7: CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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PROFESSIONAL WRITING COURSES from ed2go.com
This website from Thompson Learning Centers provides online
courses from an accredited school or community college near you.
The course listing gave 24 classes, all involved in some type of
professional writing development. Among them were:
Creativity Training for Writers, The Craft of Magazine Writing,
Your Screenwriting Career, Crafting Your Short Fiction,
Pleasures of Poetry, Songwriting Success, Write Your Life Story,
and even, How to Start and Operate Your Own Publishing Business
http://www.ed2go.com/cgi-bin/oic/newofferings.cgi?num=PW
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8: PROFESSIONAL TIPS By Gerri D. Smith
Setting Goals for Success
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"In any and every given moment of your life, you are either
in command of yourself... or you are being commanded."
-- Guy Finley, Author
It pays to learn, especially from your mistakes. The successful
entrepreneur learns how to deal with mistakes every day. They
look forward to the challenge. It's important to remember that
they don't have to know it all. There’s always someone they can
go to for assistance, support, or technical information.
To experience success means you have set goals and take the
necessary actions to make your goals happen. This process of
learning continues until you've mastered it. After every
failure, you can compliment yourself for trying, then tell
yourself to try again.
Setting goals to reach success is like climbing a mountain.
It takes a very long time to reach the top. Along the way may be
several obstacles, but you must keep going. Further on you may
stumble and need to rest. To reach the next level, there may be
times when you have to take a different path or go around the
obstacle. The last step to the top is the crucial one and
requires all your concentration. Don't let the difficult climb
persuade you to quit or from setting higher goals. If you enjoy
the climb, you will eventually reach the top!
There is power and energy in accomplishment. Develop goals that
you are passionate about, then work to make them real. If you
miss reaching one goal, learn what you did wrong, and try again.
You have every right to be successful. Failure means giving up.
If your goal is strong enough and you are committed and
passionate enough about what you wish to accomplish, it will
happen. Wouldn't one idea be worth it, if it helped thousands of
others to live better, be healthier, save more money, save time,
help the environment, create new businesses, and employ others?
Successful entrepreneurs have a certain mental and positive
attitude. They believe in themselves and are convinced that they
can live richer, fuller lives. They fulfill they own personal
desires for happiness. They are familiar with hard work and
responsibility.
Take any business or service that is already established and
successful and think other products or services that may help
others in different and new ways. Expand your consciousness;
think success. Develop your need to be creative. Think outside
of your normal way of doing, acting, and being. You may surprise
yourself into discovering the next invention, the next form of
entertainment, or the next wave of technology. Get rid of self-
defeating habits and attitudes. Success comes to those who look
for it.
Here are some goals you may set for reaching success in your
life:
1. What are you passionate about?
Make a list of things you love to do. A few ideas and types of
businesses that may lead you to think of new products, new
services, or new inventions may include:
- Travel
- Fitness/Health Care
- Electronics
- Technology/Internet/World Wide Web
- Teaching/Instructional Workshops
- Public speaking
- Writing: Books/Articles/Poetry/Advertising
- Entertainment/Music/Acting
- Gardening//Landscaping
- Interior Design
- Broadcasting/Television/Radio
- Spirituality/Inspiration/Self-Improvement
..The list is endless.
2. Set goals with specific conditions.
Make your goals possible to accomplish. Plan your goals and
structure your thoughts around positive actions. If you think
your goal is impossible - it will be. Yet, if you think in
positive terms, your goals will be easier to achieve. Refuse to
let doubt sway you from your target. Stay positive and you'll
get to your goal much faster.
3. Think big, yet be realistic.
Every accomplishment starts with a dream. Make your dream the
biggest and the best - then work to make it come true. Write
down everything you know about your dream and your desire to
have it happen. What do you have to do? How soon can you make
it happen? Be patient, nothing happens overnight.
4. Make a plan.
Write your dream, idea and your plan of action in the present
tense: "I am successful." "I have a successful business."
"My faith is strong and I am blessed financially." "I am going
to reach my goal." This helps your mind to visualize the
outcome. Your mind is forced to act as if your dream has
already materialized. Your mind works in the present and makes
no distinction between what is happening now and what has
already happened. Confusion comes when you send your thoughts
to the future or back to the past. The mind may shut down and
stop working for what you desire.
5. Set values on your goals.
What value do you place on your life? On your career? On your
business? What excites you? Let your imagination soar. Would you
give up your values for someone else’s if it meant losing your
character or your faith? Your goals must be valuable to you
before they can be fulfilled. When you focus on your dream, give
it time to grow and develop. It soon becomes a reality.
6. Reward your progress.
When you achieve even the smallest step in accomplishing your
goals, get excited. Compliment yourself for taking a step toward
reaching your goal. There isn't anything more gratifying then
accomplishing your goal. When you make a major accomplishment,
do something for someone else. Celebrate it!
With unlimited opportunities to reach your dreams and goals;
with unlimited access to knowledge, information, instructors,
and places to go for help, there’s no telling what you can
accomplish - if you desire! Then...
Always remember to thank the source from which it all comes.
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Gerri D. Smith is publisher and host of multiple Gateways to
inspire and encourage individuals, small business owners,
entrepreneurs. Free monthly newsletter offers articles,
resources, opportunities, contests to help you to unlock the
doors to your success and financial goals. To Subscribe visit:
http://www.distinctivebusinesswomen.com
Or, send your correct e-mail address to:
gerri@distinctivebusinesswomen.com?Subject=Subscribe
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9: ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS
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RESOURCE CENTER AT SELFPUBLISHEDAUTHORS.COM
Add a link to your business or website if it provides a writers'
resource, such as POD, self-publishing, agents, freeware or
shareware for writers, a writers' group, etc. This will provide
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