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#38342 - 09/07/04 03:53 PM Re: Book for Late-Blooming Readers & Writers
TVC15 Offline
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Registered: 09/03/04
Posts: 2538
Loc: North Carolina
That sure would get you some attention Jawjaw! I haven't gotten to the point where I'm writing books yet. I'm doing okay with my essays. Nothing to strip nakkid about though!

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#38343 - 09/07/04 05:09 PM Re: Book for Late-Blooming Readers & Writers
Dotsie Offline
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Registered: 07/09/08
Posts: 23647
Loc: Maryland
jawjaw, I hope it wasn't recently because you forgot to post that in the diet forum! [Razz]

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#38344 - 09/07/04 06:00 PM Re: Book for Late-Blooming Readers & Writers
jawjaw Offline
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Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
BUSTED............. [Roll Eyes]

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#38345 - 09/07/04 11:30 PM Re: Book for Late-Blooming Readers & Writers
Sher Offline
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Registered: 08/09/04
Posts: 242
Loc: Midwest
"Hi, my name is Jaw-Jaw and I'm hooked on cat tranquilizers."

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#38346 - 09/08/04 12:15 AM Re: Book for Late-Blooming Readers & Writers
jawjaw Offline
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Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
Ex cuseeeee M waahhhh....

but that happens to be Oreo tranquilizers thank you very much! hmp!

JJ

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#38348 - 09/11/04 04:33 PM Re: Book for Late-Blooming Readers & Writers
Dianne Offline
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Registered: 05/24/04
Posts: 6123
Loc: Arizona
From experience, if you want to sell books, radio really doesn't do it for you. It gets the information out there if you're on during drive time but other than that, don't count on it. And, you might end up doing from home (telephone) interviews at 2 am. Not fun. I did one and refused to do anymore. snore.

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#38349 - 09/11/04 05:03 PM Re: Book for Late-Blooming Readers & Writers
Prill Offline
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Registered: 08/24/04
Posts: 201
Loc: Connecticut
Hi Diane! You're right that radio interviews don't sell that many books--unless it's NPR's Fresh Air or All Things Considered, or something along that line. But you never know who'll be listening when you're on the air. As a friend of mine is fond of saying, "There's a king in every audience." I did a Clear Channel radio program that led to my writing a magazine article. I also did another very small show out of the Pacific Northwest that looks like it might lead to making Defying Gravity a book on tape. Plus, radio is so easy to do from home and costs nothing on my end. If the time isn't convenient, you can always say no.

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#38350 - 09/11/04 05:05 PM Re: Book for Late-Blooming Readers & Writers
Prill Offline
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Registered: 08/24/04
Posts: 201
Loc: Connecticut
Whoops! I spelled a name wrong again. [Frown] It's Dianne, not Diane, right? Sorry about that.

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#38352 - 09/12/04 12:10 AM Re: Book for Late-Blooming Readers & Writers
Dianne Offline
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Registered: 05/24/04
Posts: 6123
Loc: Arizona
I keep a written record of radio and tv interviews I've done. It's pages and pages long. Trust me, I've done my share of radio interviews and have never found them to be that successful. True, you never know who is listening and it isn't about selling books but...it is. There is nothing wrong with making $$'s off of your hard work. There is nothing wrong with helping people for free either. But, being a writer is a business just like any other job. My time is so taken and busy that I have to decide how my time will be used to the best. You will be surprised how many people want you to travel at your own expense and speak for free. Sometimes, that's okay but after a while, it gets old and expensive and truthfully, you're more valued if you get paid. Go figure, but it's true. However, after saying that, I've never charged a shelter for battered women for my speaking. If it's in another state, I do ask for travel expenses. It's about good business and if you don't treat it that way, you're gonna end up broke. [Eek!]

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#38353 - 09/12/04 12:41 AM Re: Book for Late-Blooming Readers & Writers
jawjaw Offline
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Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
well here I am again starting backwards cause honey, I'm starting out broke. I do agree 100% on treating your writing as a business and I think ALL of you have given us good points to ponder. We just have to pick and choose what works for us and our goals.

I on the other hand, am desperate and will speak to the Roto Rooter Association if asked...hey, plumbers need to laugh too ya know!

JJ

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