The Author-izer

Here’s what I’ve tagged for January 31st through February 4th:

• Ten Tips for Proofreading Marketing and Advertising Copy –
• Hey, John Sargent, CEO of Macmillan Books, Screw You! –
• In Defense of Ghostblogging: Social Media Ethical Dilemmas –

Yep, it’s that time again. Every year the Bay Area Independent Publishers’ Association holds a “Get Published!” institute. This will be my second year recording the speakers in my Podcast Asylum persona, but it’s the aspiring writers and authors, not the podcast junkies, who will be interested in this one.

This year’s keynotes focus heavily on new trends in publishing and book marketing, most notably e-books and social media such as YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. And I happen to know that my brilliant colleague Hilary Powers has been invited to give a breakout session on editing.

When

March 13, 2010
8:30 to 5:00

Where

Dominican College / Guzman Lecture Hall
50 Acacia Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901

Cost

Before March 1, register in advance / $99 for members / $119  for non-members 
After March 1, register at the door /  $129 for members / $149 for non-members

Get the Details

Head over to the Registration Page and sign up.

It’s a busy day in the writing world:

• EverPub || Online Book Marketing for Publishers and Authors –
• The Ghost Speaks – Entrepreneur.com –
• Should you hire a ghostwriter to be your social media personality? | Blog | Econsultancy –

It’s a busy day in the writing world:

• The Best FREE White Papers of 2009 | White Paper Pundit –
• Don’t forget to use some very simple and proven sales techniques on your online sales pages – by Nick Usborne –
• How to Capture Your Company’s Essence in 15 Words : MarketingProfs –
• Don’t Make These Value-Proposition Mistakes : MarketingProfs –

Here’s what I’ve tagged for January 26th through January 28th:

• Tweeting Under False Circumstances: Social Media Ethical Dilemmas –
• Princess Bride Guide to Copywriting | Men With Pens –
• How to Start Your White Paper Off on the Right Foot – High-Tech Communicator –

It’s a busy day in the writing world:

• How to Make Sure Your White Paper Meets Your Expectations – High-Tech Communicator –
• Landing Page Optimization Silver Bullets – by Tim Ash –
• 12 Ways to Improve PPC Landing Page Conversion Rates – by Christine Churchill –

Here’s what I’ve tagged for January 8th through January 17th:

• The Difference Between Ghostwriting and Developmental Editing | BLOG.POLISHEDPUBLISHINGGROUP.COM –
• 13 basic design concepts every copywriter should know –
• The Ghostwriter Agreement –
• Vervante – On Demand Publishing –

Here’s what I’ve tagged for December 27th through December 31st:

• 10 Simple Steps to Create "Ready to Buy" Customers… Especially in a Recession –
• Crafting White Paper 2.0: Designing Information for Today’s Time and Attention-Challenged Business Reader by Jonathan Kantor in Business & Economics –
• The DOs and DON’Ts of White Paper Landing Pages | White Paper Pundit –

Here’s what I’ve tagged for December 20th through December 26th:

• Twenty-two helpful books for a self-publishing author –
• Dr. Archer’s Ghost Part 2: This gun for hire has only one bullet | Reporting on Health –
• Should Famous Authors Bother with Traditional Publishers? –

Here’s what I’ve tagged for December 11th through December 12th:

• Ghost blogging: Just don’t do it | NevilleHobson.com –
• How to write a book – the short honest truth « Scott Berkun –
• Why Agents May Be Opposed to Self-Publishing –