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Mon 12/1
Book Discussion: Lawrence in Arabia, by Scott AndersonDate: Mon, December 01, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM
The Arab Revolt against the Turks in World War I was, in the words of T.E. Lawrence, "a sideshow of a sideshow" – a conflict shaped by a small handful of adventurers far removed from the corridors of power. At the center of it all was Lawrence himself. In early 1914 he was an archaeologist excavating ruins in Syria; by 1917 he was riding into legend at the head of an Arab army while fighting a rearguard action against his own government's imperial ambitions.
Based on four years of extensive primary document research, Lawrence in Arabia definitively overturns the received wisdom on how the modern Middle East was formed.
Week to Week Political Roundtable and Member Social 12/1/14Date: Mon, December 01, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM
Informative and engaging commentary on political and other major news.
Bill Whalen, Research Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Political Blogger, adayattheracesblog.com; Twitter @hooverwhalen
Carla Marinucci, Senior Political Writer, San Francisco Chronicle; Twitter @cmarinucci
Scott Shafer, Host and Reporter, "The California Report"; Senior Correspondent, "KQED Newsroom"; Twitter @scottshafer
At Week to Week, we explore the biggest, most controversial, and sometimes the oddest political issues with expert commentary by panelists who are smart, are civil, and have a good sense of humor. Join our panelists for informative and engaging commentary on political and other major news, audience discussion of the week's events, and our news quiz!
And come early before the program to meet other smart and engaged individuals and discuss the news over snacks and wine at our member social (open to all attendees).
Tue 12/2
Haiti Five Years Later: Women on the GroundDate: Tue, December 02, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM
A panel of powerful women discuss Haiti
Malya Villard-Appolon, Founder of KOFAVIV
Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis, Ph.D., Former Prime Minister of Haiti
Nicole Phillips, Esq., Attorney for the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti
Megan Coffee, M.D., Ph.D., Founder of Ti Kay Haiti
Anne-Christine d'Adesky, Journalist & Activist – Moderator
"Gason konn bouke, men pa fanm."—in Kreyòl
"Women's work never ends."
On January 12, 2010, Haiti was hit by a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 earthquake, killing approximately 150,000 people and crippling the nation. The earthquake and its 52 aftershocks exacerbated longstanding challenges of housing, sanitation, health care and gender violence. Five years later, Haiti is still picking up the pieces, often with women leading the charge. Hear the incredible stories of women on the ground, from Dr. Megan Coffee who went to Haiti to treat earthquake victims and never left, establishing and running a tuberculosis clinic in Port-au-Prince, to Malya Villard, a victim of rape in Haiti who boldly founded and now runs KOFAVIV to uplift victims of sexual violence, despite threats against her life for doing so.
Wed 12/3
From Bloody Thursday to Now: 80 Years of Labor History in San FranciscoDate: Wed, December 03, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM
A special look at labor history and its tie to the Club's new headquarters.
Harvey Schwartz, Historian, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)
Robert Cherny, History Professor Emeritus, San Francisco State University
John Castanho, Member, ILWU Local 10 and Coast Benefits Specialist
Carl Nolte, Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle
Melvin Mackay, President of ILWU Local 10 (Program Chair)
Tim Paulson, Executive Director, San Francisco Labor Council - Moderator
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the 1934 Pacific Coast maritime strike to protest miserable hiring practices and poor working conditions. The strike shut down the entire West Coast from Bellingham to San Diego. It is also the 80th anniversary of Bloody Thursday, on July 5, 1934, when a clash between San Francisco police and picketers resulted in two strike supporters being killed and hundreds wounded. In the aftermath of Bloody Thursday, 127,000 workers representing 160 unions walked off their jobs in protest. During a landmark general strike, they shut down San Francisco for three days before arbitration granted most of the longshoremen's demands. These events helped bring about national legislation in 1935 that established collective bargaining and set up the National Labor Relations Board. The Commonwealth Club will soon occupy the building that was the Longshore workers' union hall at the time of the 1934 strike.
This fall, San Francisco's $100 million new cruise ship terminal, named for veteran labor leader James Herman, one-time port commissioner and head of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, opened for business. This portends a new era for economic activity and jobs on the waterfront and throughout the city. What is the legacy of 1934 and what are the lasting contributions of legendary union leaders such as Harry Bridges? This is a special look at labor history and its tie to the Club's new headquarters.
Gluten-Free: Chinese Traditional Medicine's 750-Year PerspectiveDate: Wed, December 03, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM
John Nieters, L.Ac DAOM
John Nieters, L.Ac DAOM, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; President, Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
Gluten problems might seem like the latest fad, but 750 years ago Chinese doctors were writing about how to treat conditions resulting from too much gluten – leaky gut, IBS, autoimmune disorders, obesity and diabetes. Dr. Nieters will explain how Chinese medicine sees gluten and grains. He will also share his insights on diets to address common disorders.
Geo for GoodDate: Wed, December 03, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM
Rebecca Moore leads the Google Earth Outreach program
Rebecca Moore, Lead, Google Earth Outreach Program and Google Earth Engine
Mary Ellen Hannibal, Stanford University Media Fellow; Author, The Spine of the Continent – Moderator
Moore conceived of and now leads the Google Earth Outreach program. The program supports nonprofits, communities and indigenous peoples around the world in applying Google's mapping tools to the world's problems such as environmental conservation, human rights and cultural preservation. Moore also initiated the development of Google Earth Engine, a new technology platform that supports global-scale monitoring and protection of the earth's environment. Moore will discuss the company's latest projects to help preserve our planet.
Thu 12/4
John A. Amster: Patents in the Boardroom – The Truth Behind the HeadlinesDate: Thu, December 04, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM
John A. Amster, CEO and Co-founder, RPX Corporation
Patents have been big news in recent years. Large electronics rivals have made headlines by waging high-stakes legal battles over infringement of smartphone patents. Bankrupt companies have auctioned off their patent portfolios for hundreds of millions – or even billions – of dollars. The most significant development affecting patents, however, has been the rise of non-practicing entities (NPEs), also known as "patent trolls." NPEs acquire patents and litigate them to extract license payments or legal settlements from an allegedly infringing company. Operating companies spent nearly $11 billion dealing with NPE litigation in 2012 alone.
RPX CEO and Co-founder Amster will describe how patents have been transformed from legal protection of a novel invention into a major source of operating risk. Today, owners of patents are monetizing their value through costly and inefficient legal processes. The discussion will focus on a different perspective: how patents can and should be transacted using market mechanisms instead, and in the process, save operating companies billions of dollars every year.
Andrew Young: Answering the Call for LeadershipDate: Thu, December 04, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM
Former Atlanta Mayor and Strategist to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Andrew Young, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Former Atlanta Mayor; Strategist to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Willie Brown, Former Mayor of San Francisco (Introducer)
Skip Rhodes, Past President, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors (Chair)
Kevin Johnson, Mayor of Sacramento – Moderator
To Andrew Young, the images of young protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, facing off against police officers look awfully familiar. Fifty years ago, as a key confidant and strategist to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Young was on the front lines of the civil rights movement, when people from around the country answered Dr. King's call. But he says there's a big difference: young people who were galvanized by violence against peaceful civil rights marchers were ushered into a movement whose leaders had clear objectives and were grounded in a deeply thought-out philosophy of non-violent struggle. Andrew Young knows that for many of the youth marching in Ferguson, the civil rights struggles are practically ancient history. But he believes it is a history well worth revisiting, because it demonstrates the very real potential of strategic civic participation.
Young — who served as a mayor, member of Congress, and U.S. ambassador — now heads a foundation that is focused on the development of emergent leaders and social entrepreneurs. He says it is not enough for people of his generation to preach the responsibilities of citizenship. "We must make connections between generations of individuals who are committed to action, sharing hard-won knowledge and equally hard-won hope that action can result in change."
Mon 12/8
Middle East Discussion GroupDate: Mon, December 08, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM
Make your voice heard in an enriching, provocative and fun discussion with fellow Club members as you weigh in on events shaping the face of the Middle East. Each month, the Middle East Member-Led Forum hosts an informal roundtable discussion on a topic frequently suggested by recent headlines. After a brief introduction, the floor will be open for discussion. All interested members are encouraged to attend. There will also be a brief planning session.
The Ten Best Ethical Destinations Awards: Voting with Our WingsDate: Mon, December 08, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM
A discussion with Jeff Greenwald and Malia Everette
Jeff Greenwald, Executive Director, Ethical Traveler
Malia Everette, Founder, Altruvistas
One of the best things mindful travelers can do is spend their tourist dollars in countries that uphold core values like human rights, civil society and environmental protection. Every December, Bay Area-based Ethical Traveler (a project of the Earth Island Institute) lists "The World's Best Ethical Destinations." The independent non-profit honors 10 countries – all in the developing world – that are protecting their environments and promoting a socially just, sustainable tourism economy. Join the architects of this list, and representatives from the award-winning countries, for a discussion about which countries made the 2015 list and why.
Grapes of Wrath at 75: Retracing the Joads' JourneyDate: Mon, December 08, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM
Exploring the central themes of struggle and hope.
P.J. Palmer, Filmmaker; Videographer
Octavio Solis, Playwright; Director
Patricia Wakida, Writer; Linoleum Block-Print Artist
Monday Night Philosophy celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the publication of John Steinbeck's seminal novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Its central themes of struggle and hope are still relevant today.
Hear the three artists who were commissioned by The National Steinbeck Center in Salinas to retrace the Joad family's journey from Oklahoma to California, and to gather stories from people they met along their route. Together they created a living portrait of everyday Americans facing the same challenges as the Joads – poverty, joblessness, environmental change – and responding with strength and resilience.
An Evening with Kathleen TurnerDate: Mon, December 08, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM
Kathleen Turner, Actress
In conversation with Doug Sovern, Reporter, KCBS Radio
Kathleen Turner has garnered critical acclaim for her performances in films like Romancing the Stone, Peggy Sue Got Married and War of the Roses. On Broadway, Turner starred in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, for which she received a Tony nomination. She now appears at The Berkeley Rep, portraying legendary journalist Molly Ivins in Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins. Meet the real Kathleen Turner and hear the stories, causes and lessons that have shaped this iconic performer.
Tue 12/9
An Evening with Jared DiamondDate: Tue, December 09, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM
Join a discussion with one of the world's most celebrated polymaths.
Jared Diamond, Professor, UCLA; Author, Guns, Germs and Steel, Collapse and The World Until Yesterday
In conversation with Kishore Hari, Director, Bay Area Science Festival
Jared Diamond is a scientist known for drawing from a variety of fields, from anthropology to evolutionary biology. He has published several popular science books, including Pulitzer Prize-winning Guns, Germs and Steel and, most recently, The World Until Yesterday. Diamond's conclusions are critical and provocative, exploring concepts like how humans evolved to be so different from animals, despite sharing over 98 percent of our DNA with chimpanzees, and why Eurasian peoples conquered Native Americans and Africans instead of vice versa. Diamond yet again challenges the way our brains think in The World Until Yesterday as he chronicles tribal peoples and what they can teach us about the shortcomings of modern society. Join us for a night of intellectual stimulation with one of the world's most celebrated polymaths.
Tasting the New California Wines with Jon BonnéDate: Tue, December 09, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM
Young winemakers are changing the face of California viticulture.
Jon Bonné, Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle; Author, The New California Wine: A Guide to the Producers and Wines Behind a Revolution in Taste
In The New California Wine, James Beard Award-winning wine editor Jon Bonné brings us the untold story of the innovative producers who are rewriting the rules of contemporary winemaking and transforming the California wine industry. Uncovering vintners' quest to express the uniqueness of California terroir and revealing the continuing battle to move the state away from the overly technocratic, reactionary practices of the recent past, Bonné takes us to the front lines of the California wine revolution. Join us as he shares the fascinating stories, philosophies and techniques of the iconoclastic young winemakers who are changing the face of California viticulture.
After the interview, enjoy wine tastings from several of California's top wineries (and Bay Area favorites!) featured in Jon's book, including Broc Cellars, Dashe Cellars, Donkey and Goat Winery and Waits-Mast Family Cellars.
Wed 12/10
A Spirited Evening with Adam RogersDate: Wed, December 10, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM
Author and Articles Editor at Wired
Adam Rogers, Articles Editor, Wired; Author, Proof: The Science of Booze
In a spirited tour across continents and cultures, Rogers puts our alcoholic history under the microscope. From our ancestors' accidental discovery of fermented drinks to the cutting-edge laboratory research, Rogers offers a unique glimpse inside the barrels, stills, tanks and casks that produce some of our most iconic beverages. He uncovers alcohol's deepest mysteries and the subtle mixture of psychology and neurobiology that fuels our taste for such drinks.
If you've ever wondered how your drink of choice arrived in your glass, or exactly what happens once you empty it, Rogers reveals the answers.
Thu 12/11
Waterfront WalkDate: Thu, December 11, 2014
Time: 1:45 PM
Explore the neighborhood surrounding the Club's future home.
Join Rick Evans for his new walking tour exploring the historic sites of the waterfront neighborhood that surrounds the location of the future Commonwealth Club headquarters. Hear the dynamic stories of the entrepreneurs, controversial artists and labor organizers who created this recently revitalized neighborhood. This two-hour tour will give you a lively overview of the historic significance of this neighborhood and a close look at the ongoing development.
New Member ReceptionDate: Thu, December 11, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM
Come take a peek!
Are you new to the Club? Just want to explore and check it out? Come take a peek, meet other members and staff and learn about all The Commonwealth Club offers. Experience firsthand how The Commonwealth Club has become the nation's leading public forum. Bring a friend and explore the Club together!
Mon 12/15
Middle East Discussion GroupDate: Mon, December 15, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM
Make your voice heard in an enriching, provocative and fun discussion with fellow Club members as you weigh in on events shaping the face of the Middle East. Each month, the Middle East Member-Led Forum hosts an informal roundtable discussion on a topic frequently suggested by recent headlines. After a brief introduction, the floor will be open for discussion. All interested members are encouraged to attend.
Week to Week Political Roundtable and Members Holiday Social 12/15/14Date: Mon, December 15, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM
Commentary on political and other major news.
Joe Garofoli, Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle; Twitter @joegarofoli
Melissa Griffin Caen, Contributor, CBS SF ("Mornings with Melissa") and San Francisco Magazine; Attorney; Twitter @melgriffincaen
Bill Whalen, Research Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Political Blogger, adayattheracesblog.com; Twitter @hooverwhalen
At Week to Week, we explore the biggest, most controversial, and sometimes the oddest political issues with expert commentary by panelists who are smart, are civil, and have a good sense of humor. Join our panelists for informative and engaging commentary on political and other major news, audience discussion of the week's events, and our news quiz!
And come early before the program to meet other smart and engaged individuals and discuss the news over snacks and wine at our member social (open to all attendees).
Tue 12/16
The Rise and Fall of a Jewish American PrincessDate: Tue, December 16, 2014
Time: 5:15 PM
Barbara Rose Brooker, Author; Columnist; Performer; Teacher
Barbara Rose Brooker, Author; Columnist; Performer; Teacher
This talented author will speak from her latest book in which a woman rises above all obstacles to live a life on her own terms as a successful artist. The book focuses on deception and redemption. It is a novel about Dianne Roseman, a woman programmed to be a "Jewish American Princess" and define herself by a successful marriage. The reader is invited into the brutal art world through Roseman's disastrous affair with a famous dealer of contemporary art and her persevering effort to become a known artist. The novel explores women of all cultures who are inhibited by old generations and fight to thrive.


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Book Marketing Blogsby Penny Sansevieri
July 15, 2011
We're highlighting several of the best book marketing Tweets from the past week, courtesy of bloggers, marketers, authors and others. The topics include making yourself irresistible to the media, tracking retweets and clicks on Twitter, using book trailers to drive sales and including 5 essential ingredients on your website. Happy marketing!
* The 5 Essential Ingredients of the Writer's Website
Make sure you include these items on your website; your readers will appreciate it!
http://ascentiveblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/the-5-essential-ingredients-of-the-writers-website/ (more…)
July 13, 2011
We had a great show with host Penny Sansevieri and our special guest Amy Collins, who discussed how author events are as relevant as ever.
About our guest: Amy Collins is the owner of The Cadence Group, a sales and marketing service provider for the publishing industry. In 2008, The Cadence Group launched New Shelves Distribution, a full-scale book warehousing, sales and fulfillment company selling publisher's books directly to the national chains and independent bookstores in North America. http://www.thecadencegrp.com/
Events are vital to an author's success:
With publishing going digital, are author events a thing of the past? No, they are just as valid, says Amy. They are changing just as fast as everything else, but events are extremely valid. They are different from 10 or 12 years ago – and they are an absolute necessity. It's what authors need to do to get out there. (more…)
June 15, 2011
We had a great show – with a lot of listener questions – covering what authors should know about selling their book in bulk and special sales with our guest Amy Collins.
About our guest:
Amy Collins is the owner of The Cadence Group, a sales and marketing service provider for the publishing industry. In 2008, The Cadence Group launched New Shelves Distribution, a full-scale book warehousing, sales and fulfillment company selling publisher's books directly to the national chains and independent bookstores in North America. Learn more at http://www.thecadencegrp.com/. (more…)
June 1, 2011
We had a great show on the ins and outs of book cover design (as well as some general book design dos and don'ts) with expert Jeniffer Thompson.
About our guest:
Jeniffer Thompson is the author of Website WOW: Turn Your Website Into Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool. She brings more than 12 years of marketing and publishing experience to her current position as President of Monkey C Media. She understands the importance of creating a site that will engage and strategically draw your audience toward a powerful call-to-action. (more…)
May 18, 2011
We had a great show on the future of literary agents, featuring two great guests who are in the midst of all of these changes that impact agents, publishers and authors.
About our guests:
Katharine Sands is with the Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency, founded in 1974. http://www.sarahjanefreymann.com/index.html
Jason Allen Ashlock is the founder and principal of Movable Type Literary Group, http://www.movabletypenyc.com/ (more…)
May 4, 2011
We had an informative show about ebook and audio book distribution with three special guests:
* Brian Felsen is president of BookBaby/CD Baby/HostBaby. BookBaby digitally distributes the works of independent authors, poets, memoirists, and publishers, making their ebooks available to digital retailers worldwide (including Apple iBookstore, Barnes & Noble.com, Sony's Reader Store, and Amazon.com). He also is the president of CD Baby, the world's largest online distributor of independent music. www.bookbaby.com
* Jeffrey Kafer of SpringBrook Audio is an award-winning voice talent and audio book producer. Having narrated over 30 books for such publishers as Audible, Studio Now, Mountainland Publishing, and Books in Motion, Jeffrey knows exactly what it takes to make a world-class audio book. He handles production for all SpringBrook Audio and Perfect Voices titles and post-production for Crossroad Press titles. Jeffrey works out of his home studio in the Seattle area, serving clients worldwide. www.springbrookaudio.com
* David Niall Wilson, owner of Crossroads Press, has been writing and publishing horror, dark fantasy, and science fiction since the mid-eighties. His novels include Maelstrom, Sins of the Flash, Vintage Soul, The Mote in Andrea's Eye, Deep Blue, the Grails Covenant Trilogy, Star Trek Voyager: Chrysalis, Except You Go Through Shadow, This is My Blood, and the Dark Ages Vampire clan novel Lasombra, among others. He has over 150 short stories published in five collections, one of which, Defining Moments, was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award in 2007. He has won the Bram Stoker Award for his poetry, and his short fiction, and has high hopes of someday writing something remembered as great. crossroadspress.com (more…)
April 21, 2011
We had a great show about additional distribution options – with an emphasis on getting into bookstores – with special guest Amy Collins.
About our guest: Amy Collins is the owner of The Cadence Group, a sales and marketing service provider for the publishing industry. In 2008, The Cadence Group launched New Shelves Distribution, a full-scale book warehousing, sales and fulfillment company selling publisher's books directly to the national chains and independent bookstores in North America. (more…)
April 6, 2011
We had a great show on what every author should know about book distribution.
Our guest and cohost was Sherrie Wilkolaski, who is Director of Marketing at Author Marketing Experts, Inc., where she is responsible for client relations, product development, campaign team management and business development.
Distribution is a challenge for most authors. Many want to get on Amazon.com, and that's all they know. But distribution is the ability to get the book out in front of as many people as possible. Amazon is one channel. Other channels include online bookstores, ebooks, audio books, book clubs and bricks and mortar bookstores. Begin by doing your research and thinking ahead. You have options. Be flexible, find experts to help you. Don't be afraid to ask questions. (more…)
March 9, 2011
We had a great show with host Penny Sansevieri highlighting tips and tricks and savvy publishing advice for book design, front and back covers and editing!
About our special guest: Sue Collier is President of Self-Publishing Resources and co-author of "The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing." As president and CEO of SPR, Sue oversees all book project work, coordinating a team of experts and holding true to the result-getting principles she learned from founder Marilyn Ross.
SPR provides turnkey service to individuals and organizations seeking to publish and promote their own books, handling all aspects of book editing, design, production, and marketing and promotions. Sue also offers personalized coaching services for authors and small presses, providing them with the benefits of her extensive publishing background. Over the past two decades, she has worked with hundreds of clients, guiding them through the self-publishing process, and helping them produce professional, attractive books. Learn more at http://selfpublishingresources.com/.
We were also joined by Jeniffer Thompson, the author of "Website WOW: Turn Your Website Into Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool." She brings more than 12 years of marketing and publishing experience to her current position as President of Monkey C Media, http://www.monkeycmedia.com/.
And finally, AME's Director of Marketing and publishing consultant Sherrie Wilkolaski rounded out our panel. Sherrie is responsible for client relations, product development, campaign team management and business development at AME. She successfully stumbled into the self-published market quite by accident with the success of her own best-selling book, which reached a #1 sales rank back in 2003. Sherrie then started her own self-published marketing company and has helped thousands of authors publish and market their titles.
Mom should not edit your book. Really
It may sound funny, but we've heard from authors who say their mom has edited their book… or helped with their design or cover.
Common mistakes authors make include not wanting to edit their books, to their books not having a front or back cover. Or, they might have a nice front cover, but the back cover is blank. It's so important to turn your book over to a professional who can help you edit the book – not just for typos and grammar, but for structure. Additionally, you want professionals who can help you design a strong, compelling front and back cover for your book.
Sue says about 60-70 percent of books she sees do not have a professional cover design. Of the books with front covers, about half don't have back covers. Yet any publisher will say that the cover is a critical marketing piece of a book, if not the most important marketing tool. Your cover serves as a teaser, a billboard that shows the reader why he or she should read your book.
Positive growth in book editing
Editing makes or breaks a project. And no one can edit their own work. They're too close to it. A professional, unbiased editor is the way to go.
We've seen many authors who think their book is the field of dreams… write it and they will buy. These authors just want to get their book out the door so they skimp on editing. However, Sue says she is starting to get more prospects that are coming in to discuss editing. Authors are getting the message that editing is important. Their book is their resume. If they would never send out a resume full of typos, why send out an error-filled book?
Spell-check seemed to convince many writers that editing was no longer necessary. But as any good writer or editor knows, spell-check has its drawbacks.
Create compelling book covers
One of the first considerations is how will your book cover look thumbnail size – can you read the title?
Photos and fonts can create a mood for a book; there are certain fonts associated with the 80s, for instance, while other fonts are simply classic, adds Jeniffer.
Placement matters, too, for your title, graphics, etc. It's important to use a designer who has experience. Sherrie notes that Amazon.com rejects a lot of book covers because they don't meet the retailer's requirements. The final sizing is due to the final page count so that's another challenge.
The cover should convey to a reader instantly what the book is about, it shouldn't be confusing. A prospective reader shouldn't have to open the book to see what it's about.
To find designers, ask around in writers' groups, and also, with book covers you like, check the credits. The designer is often mentioned in the book.
Why does back cover copy matter?
Back cover copy is terribly misunderstood. Some authors put nothing on the back; others want to pack every inch of space on the back cover with copy – which no one will read.
Sue suggests the following elements for a good back cover, which should be short and sweet:
* a headline
* a benefit statement about the book (what's in it for readers: such as what will they learn, feel, etc. – make it fun and interesting
* testimonials – if you have them, they are very important. You want to show readers the book's benefits.
Bookstores like short, succinct, and easy to read book covers (front and back).
Jeniffer says 250 words is a good place to start for the back cover copy. Include a couple of bullet points, plus one or two endorsements – you need these 'sound bites' to grab readers' attention and highlight the benefits of the book to them.
Sherrie also advises authors to have their book title repeated on the back cover. Also, do not try to cram as much as possible onto the back cover. If it's too cluttered, no one will read it.
If authors are struggling with space constraints on the back cover, they can put their author bio inside. It's far more important to make sure you tell readers about the book on the back cover.
What kind of image should go on the front cover?
Can an unknown author's photo appear on the front cover? In general, this is not a good idea. You need to have a face that can sell books, which is typically someone who's well-known and has an established brand.
However, Jeniffer recalls a Pilates book about weight loss, in which the instructor clearly practiced what she preached. Her cover photo validated her book's message so it was effective.
If an author can't afford a cover designer, what should he or she do?
Jeniffer recommends studying book covers and looking for what you like as well as seeking out covers in your genre. If you don't have design experience, see if you can get an art student who can help.
Sue observes that authors who show these potential cover ideas to their husband, children, etc. don't always get the most honest opinions. Go outside your comfort zone, such as to a local bookstore and ask what they think of the cover, if it would attract them. Get an opinion from people who sell books, that's the best opinion you can get. These are front line people who know what sells. Turn your bookstore into a laboratory – get to know your genre, how the books are shelved, etc.
Authors can also post their cover options on their social media accounts such as Facebook or Twitter to get feedback (and then it serves as a marketing opportunity for the book, says Sherrie).
How to title a book
Authors must step away from their personal feelings and take the advice of professionals. Titling a book is one of the most important things about the book. There have been cases where books were re-titled and re-released and became bestsellers. For instance, "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" was originally titled "You Can Feel Good Again."
The title should be catchy, preferably descriptive (especially if it's fiction), and it needs to grab people's attention – which is very tough to do, Sue acknowledges.
But the right title can make a huge difference, she adds, mentioning "The Art of Courtship." Retitled "The Art of Kissing," it outsold Courtship by 6,000 to 2,000 copies.
A 'Squash' titled cookbook sold 1,500 copies, but when it was renamed the 'Zucchini' cookbook, sales zoomed to 300,000 copies. Just changing one word can lead to great sales.
Several classic books that we know and love started out with decidedly different – and not so compelling – titles:
- "The Dead Un-Dead" became "Dracula"
- "The Last Man in Europe" became "1984″
- "Catch 18″ and "Catch 11″ became "Catch 22″
- "Atticus" became "To Kill a Mockingbird"
- "First Impressions" became "Pride and Prejudice"
- "Fiesta" became "The Sun Also Rises"
- "Strike" became "Atlas Shrugged"
- "Mistress Mary" became "The Secret Garden"
Sue advises brainstorming titles and typing out ideas, reading your first chapter and table of contents, getting opinions AND making sure no one else is using the title you want to use for your book.
Jeniffer recommends making the title easy to remember, short and to the point, big enough to read on a thumbnail cover online or from 10 feet away in a bookstore. Have a good website url that ties into that brand.
Adds Sherrie: brainstorm, whittle down your list, and give it time, think about it, talk about it.
You can download the full show at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thepublishinginsiders/2011/03/09/smart-self–publishing-series-part-4-why-book-design-editing-matter.
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Please join us March 22, 2011 for Secrets to Landing An Agent
So – how do authors manage to get an agent? Special guest Jeff Rivera will offer tips to finding your writing voice, developing a platform, writing winning query letters, choosing between agents and much more! Whether you are still writing your book, have been self published, or have unsuccessfully queried agents in the past, this show will offer invaluable insights on what it takes to get an agent. Jeff Rivera is the founder of http://www.HowtoWriteaQueryLetter.com. With over 100 clients to date, he has a 100% track record of getting at least 10 literary agents to request to read his client's manuscripts and proposals.
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We had a great show that examined the ebook phenomenon and what that means for authors. In a word: opportunity!
About our guests:
Karen McQuestion's essays have appeared in Newsweek, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Christian Science Monitor and several anthologies. She is the author of six books self-published on Amazon's Kindle, one of which, the novel, A Scattered Life, caught the attention of an L.A. based production company and became the first self-published Kindle book to be optioned for film. Five of her previously self-published books will now be published by AmazonEncore. McQuestion lives with her family in Hartland, Wisconsin. Learn more at http://www.karenmcquestion.com/.
Tony Eldridge is the author of the award-winning action/adventure novel, The Samson Effect, which Clive Cussler calls a "first rate thriller brimming with intrigue and adventure." He is also the creator of Marketing Tips for Authors, a site that publishes free tips and videos to help authors learn marketing techniques for their books. You can read the serial release of The Samson Effect at http://samsoneffect.marketingtipsforauthors.com/.
To illustrate the phenomenal growth of ebooks, in January 2011, indie publisher Sourcebooks announced that 35% of its book sales that month were ebooks.
Jumping into Ebooks
Ebooks constitute an enormous market, much more so than anyone anticipated. When ebooks first arrived on the scene no one really knew what to make of them. Were they a fad? Karen and Tony discuss why and when they decided to take the plunge…
Karen said she had been writing novels no one wanted to publish. This went on for years; she even had agents twice and got some great feedback and near misses, but she never got what she really wanted: a publishing deal. In 2009, Karen heard about Boyd Morrison, an author on a similar path, whose print books had not sold. He put his books on Kindle, sold 7,500 copies in less than three months, and got a book deal with Touchstone. http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/boyd-morrison-kindle-author-lands-major-book-deal_b11943. Karen decided to give it a try.
Tony turned to ebooks a little later. He had known about ebooks for a long time, and decided to dip a toe into ebooks in December, when he had his first two books published on Kindle.
Choosing an Ebook Platform
In July 2009, there was no iPad, readers couldn't get ebooks on any phones, but Karen knew about the Kindle and Nook. There was so much information about Kindle that Karen decided to use that format as an experiment. Her hopes were high, but her expectations were low.
She uploaded two books toward the end of the month, and with 10 days left made $30. Karen joked with her husband that if she kept putting her books on Kindle they could go out to lunch once a month. By month two on Kindle, Karen's books made $300 – when there hadn't been any interest in them previously. Her husband asked her how many more books she had, and one by one Karen uploaded all of her books, focusing on Kindle because that's where the majority of ebook sales were.
Tony went with Nook and Kindle. He notes that ebooks make sense for the frugal author. All of the tools for formatting and uploading are available for authors at no cost. There is a learning curve, but the information (on formatting and other issues) is out there. Tony got his two books out pretty quickly – and now he's looking at his unpublished books. There's one book he wrote approximately six years ago that he will now publish strictly as an ebook. The investment in ebooks is so low that Tony makes three times more royalties with ebooks compared to print. He considers ebook publishing an amazing path for authors.
Marketing Your Ebook
Once your ebook is uploaded, how can people find it? There are well over 800,000 titles in the Kindle store, for instance. Karen says an author can do some of the marketing work before the ebook is available for purchase. Do this by designating keywords and categories at Amazon. Authors get 20 keywords, although many gloss over this step. However, Karen says readers find your book through these tags. In her case, Karen used keywords such as "romantic comedy," "chick lit," etc. and filled in all 20 keywords in all five categories. She also priced her books very low, because she figured no one knew about her or her books and they would be willing to take a chance on an author if the books weren't expensive. Finally, Karen relied upon Amazon's sample feature, which allows readers to download a free sample of a book. If readers like your sample they will very often purchase the book.
Karen also used Kindleboards.com, a forum for Kindle lovers, and the Amazon site itself to get the word out about her books. She did not blatantly push her book, but became part of the communities, and that way the members got to know who she was and about her books.
Sales of Karen's books began to snowball as people bought ebook devices, and word of mouth kept the sales going. In May 2010, her ebook success story was mentioned in a Wall Street Journal article.
Interestingly, Karen markets less now, because each book builds on her previous books. If readers like one book by an author, and all the books are priced reasonably, then they buy the other books.
Tony is planning a blog tour, building buzz with some helpers, offering excerpts for free and doing a newsletter blitz. Ebooks allow authors to do a lot more with their marketing a lot sooner. And Tony is thrilled about the new Kindle feature that allows users to loan their books to others. He will use this feature for his ebooks as it has the potential of expanding name recognition in a big way. You're not missing out on sales by loaning ebooks, but finding new readers, he says.
The Surprising Elements of Ebooks
Tony says the economics of ebooks surprised him more than anything else. When authors go the ebook route and do the work themselves, their initial investment is low and the profits come quickly. And now, with mobile technology, not just Kindle and other ebook readers but smartphones too, it's easy to read and carry thousands of books everywhere. This is going to become the norm for the future for authors and readers, he says.
From the standpoint of being a writer, Karen says she's been most surprised by the opportunities ebooks have brought. She once wrote a "quiet" novel, a character-based, humorous and touching book that did not have a great marketing hook, put it on Kindle and within a short period of time sold a lot of copies. Then an LA film producer contacted Karen for the rights to A Scattered Life for a movie. There are so many opportunities with ebooks, such as the chance to write different kinds of books, novellas, essays and short stories.
Sources, Pricing and More
A Newbie's Guide to Publishing blog by Joe Konrath http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/ taught Karen everything she needed to know about publishing ebooks. Authors should write a good book, get it edited, critiqued, etc. and try putting it up on Kindle. The book could take off, but if it doesn't take off, that's your answer – maybe it's not going to take off at this point, she says.
Tony turned to Google to get started. Amazon has a pretty good guide for its Kindle. However, Tony also searched YouTube for videos because he likes visual guides. He also followed the blogs of people who discussed their Kindle experience.
What about book length, price and the book cover? Tony says he started at $7.99, but after doing a survey he found that price was probably higher than the average Kindle book. Once he lowered the price to $4.99, his books started taking off. He's not sure if the price will remain the same, but it's easy to go in and change the price point with a click of the button. His advice is to find similar ebooks and look at the price point. Don't price your ebook too high or you will price yourself out of sales.
Another piece of advice: you have a totally different piece of technology so don't confine yourself to old marketing – think outside the box. Tony's book, Conducting Twitter Contests, was published as PDF with embedded videos. For the ebook version, he used all the hyperlinks and put those on a dedicated Kindle page. You can't watch the videos on the Kindle, but as you're reading you can click on the links and go to the website with video.
Karen had priced all her books on the low side. She and Amazon Encore debated the price for A Scattered Life, and ultimately the price remained at $2.99 and she sold 100,000 of the book downloads. She doesn't think that would have happened if the book had a higher price. If your goal is to get people to read your books, it's better to price them lower.
Future Predictions
For Karen, this is writer heaven, a dream come true. Ebooks are a growing market and as the actual devices become lower in price it will become more mainstream. The ebook market for books for teens is now expanding (many teens got Nooks, Kindles, etc. for the holidays). And authors can be creative: Amanda Hocking has sold more than 500,000 ebooks on her own. One of her smart marketing moves was pricing the first book in her series at 99 cents. At the end of the first book was an excerpt for book #2. Karen had a Kindle, and bought book #2. That second installment had an excerpt from the third book, so Karen bought the third – and both of those books are $2.99. By then, Karen didn't mind the higher price because knew she knew Amanda's books would deliver.
With 1,500 books published every day in the U.S. (print, not ebooks) and very few access points for these books, what ebooks have done is offer a way for authors to get published and experiment. They'll find out right away if readers like their book. With ebooks, authors have quick access to readers and no blocks to distribution, unlike print publishing.
Aspiring writers should keep the faith. If they couldn't get published before, just jump in and try ebooks. The opportunities are there, Karen says.
You can download the full show at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thepublishinginsiders/2011/02/23/smart-self-publishing-part-3-making-money-with-ebooks
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Please join us March 8, 2011 for the Smart Self Publishing Series, Part 4: Why Book Design & Editing Matter
If you want your self-published book to stand out, you need: a good front cover, strong overall book design, compelling back cover copy and, most importantly: strong editing. Our guest Sue Collier, President of Self-Publishing Resources and co-author of The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing, will discuss these issues, why they matter so much, and how authors can find the right professionals to ensure their book shines.
About our guest: As president and CEO of SPR, Sue Collier oversees all book project work, coordinating a team of experts and holding true to the result-getting principles she learned from founder Marilyn Ross, who continues to serve as the consultant to the consultant. SPR provides turnkey service to individuals and organizations seeking to publish and promote their own books, handling all aspects of book editing, design, production, and marketing and promotions. Sue also offers personalized coaching services for authors and small presses, providing them with the benefits of her extensive publishing background. Over the past two decades, she has worked with hundreds of clients, guiding them through the self-publishing process, and helping them produce professional, attractive books. Learn more at http://selfpublishingresources.com/.


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I understand many might not agree, but let me bend an ear for a moment. These are men and women already serving our country but who have to keep their lives secret. While their fellow sailors and soldiers, officers and enlisted, can have friendly chats about kids and their families, commiserate about relationship problems, and get support during a break up or for the loss of a partner, the gays and lesbians in our armed services must remain quiet. They cannot share the joy of a new commitment nor even the birth of a child without fear of being outed. They even must be more than discreet about going on a date for fear that someone will see a hand being held or a kiss exchanged. Despite the public statement the military will not accept outings by others, it happens all the time, ruining careers and even making future employment difficult (this is not an honorable discharge.)
The LBGT community doesn't seek special treatment, merely equal treatment in honor of their willingness to serve. Don't we owe them that much?
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Does this mean that if the draft is reinstituted, a boy can get out of serving if he claims he is gay?
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It would be difficult for a person with a walking disability to be on the front lines. Or a blind person, or a deaf person.
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Health officials in Tampa say adults are likely unknowingly responsible for an outbreak of whooping cough. A spike in the disease is being seen nationwide.
One local pediatrician blames the old method of physicians only vaccinating for pertussis before the age of five with no additional boosters. As more cases have been reported in the last five to ten years, more boosters have been given out. Despite that, the trend has still been an upward swing.Since January 1st, there have been 35 cases of pertussis in Hillsborough County alone, that's about a third of the cases diagnosed in Florida so far this year.
It's most dangerous for children in the first year of life. It can cause apnea, which can make the child stop breathing. In some instances there have even been deaths reported from pertussis.
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Google and Boingo have come together to offer free Wi-Fi in select Manhattan subway stations. A handful of subway stations on 14th and 23rd street feature the new service from Google Offers, allowing users to tweet from the convenience of their subway station–starting now through September 7th. Rewards are on the table for using them too; use the hashtag #FreeNYCWiFi and you'll be in the running for some prizing. Let us know how you fare.
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Sundried Tomato Anchovies and Capers
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40 sun-dried tomatoes
20 anchovy fillets, halved
40 capers
5 basil leaves, torn
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp oregano (optional)
1. Lay your sun-dried tomatoes flat and on one side of the dried tomato place anchovies and capers on top. Fold over the other side of the dried tomatoes covering the anchovy and capers and add to a serving dish. Finish with basil and a drizzle with olive oil and oregano.
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November 25, 2014
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO)-- It took eight innings for the Rockies to put a score on the board, but they managed to do it in style.
After a home run by the Chukars late in the game, the team only led by one, but it certainly was not enough.
Grand Junction came back in the bottom of the eighth with two men on base and a hit by David Dahl to bring in a run.
Next batter Ryan Garvey is up to two strikes, but a drop third lands him a spot on first and a chance for Matt Wessinger to score. Rockies lead 2-1 and take their fourth straight win - the longest winning streak of the season for the team.
At 10-9, they move up to second place in the South division, and will play the 11-8 Ogden Raptors Saturday at 7:05 PM.
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"I went from a first-round loss to winning the tournament," Dane Szatkowski
said after rallying to win in five games over first-time qualifier Eddie Chapa
6, (1), (6), 4, 5. "I was ready to throw it in against (Miles) Paine," Szatkowski
said. "I was down 8-4 after he (Paine) had won two," Dane added.
Making comebacks has become second nature to Szatkowski. In the final, however,
he won a rare first game over Chapa, surprising himself. It was a match of
spurts ? both players agreed. "I hit some shots that I thought I missed and
they rolled out," Szatkowski said. "We were hitting kills and then just skipping
them in," Chapa said "and it just kept going back and forth."
After Szatkowski took an 8-3 lead in the fifth, the sense of urgency and determination
returned to Chapa's face. Scoring two quick kills, Chapa seemed to be on a
roll. But it fizzled when he double-faulted and Szatkowski closed out the match,
With 28 quality players in the field, the first-round experience of Szatkowski
proved the depth of this field as the pro season hit the midway point. With
Naty Alvarado Jr. joining Allan Garner, Szatkowski, and Chapa, the top 12 will
be very interested in how the blind draw shakes out for Sacramento, April 2-4.
Final Results:
First Round: Mark O'Leary (Palatine, IL) d. Aaron Recine (Los
Angeles), (7), (0), 7, 3, 3; Ricardo Diaz (San Jose) d. Juan Flores
(Santa Ana), 2, 3, 10; Eddie Silveyra (Commerce) d. Adolfo Monreal
(Phoenix), 10, 8, (10), 10; Bill Mehilos (Chicago) d. Boak Flores
(Long Beach), 9, 3, 1; Edie Chapa (Rosemead, CA) d. Pat Flanigan
(Springfield, MO), (10), 2, 1, 3; Marc Penick (San Diego) d. Greg
Ramirez (Canyon Country, CA), (7), (10), 1, 7, 0; Miles Paine (Santa
Barbara) d. Greg Tomasyan (Altadena, CA), 6, 9, 4; Michael Gregan
(Wicklow, Ire.) d. Manny Resendez (Commerce), 3, 2, 1; Andy Schad
(Tucson) d. Paul Rodelo (Whittier, CA), 1, 1,9; Allie Abdulla (Rancho
Cordova, CA) d. Armando Ortiz (Norwalk), 5, 7, 3; John Libby (Huntington
Beach) d. Mike New (Germantown, TN), 3, 6, 1; Owen McKenna (Belfast,
Ire) d. Carlos Chavez (Buena Park, CA), (8), 1, 9, 3.
Round of 16: Naty Alvarado Jr. (Hesperia) d. O'Leary, 1, 2,
2; Diaz d. Silveyra, 9, (10), 8, (5), 10; Chapa d. Mehilos, 8, 8,
1; Sean Lenning (Shoreline, WA) d. Penick, 2, 8, 7; Dane Szatkowski
(Addison, IL) d. Paine, (6), 5, (2), 9, 4; Gregan d. Schad, 2, (9),
10, 9; Abdulla d. Libby, 6, 9, 10; Allan Garner (Austin) d. McKenna,
(3), 6, (10), 1, 2.
Qualifying Round: Alvarado d. Diaz, 7, 4, 0; Chapa d. Lenning,
9, 6, 2; Szatkowski d. Gregan, 5, 3, (7), 4; Garner d. Abdulla, (9),
7, 10 (2), 0.
Semifinals: Chapa d. Alvarado, default; Szatkowski d. Garner,
6, 2, 3.
Final: Szatkowski d. Chapa, 6, (1), (6), 4, 5.
Southern California Regional Results:
Open Singles: Chris Watkins d. Pat Flanagan.
A Doubles: Michael Gregan/Owen McKenna d. Ruben Villanueva/Greg
B Singles: Hugo Bermuen
45+ Singles: John Guth d. Joe McNiel.
45+ Doubles: Greg Sizemore/Mark Shelgren d. Danny Carrillo/Tim
50+ Singles: Bob Housman d. Ernie DeLaLoza.
50+ Doubles: Rod Gaspar/Jim Barnett d. Jack Hulick/Mike Kogan.
55+ Singles: Nacho Larios d. Ira Goldberg.
65+ Singles: Mike Baggetta (Round Robin)
125+ Doubles: Ernie Contreras/Bill Doles.
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Saturday's Results
"I felt good," Ricardo Diaz said after losing to Naty Alvarado in the qualifying
round. "He's (Naty) just too good for me...right now," the fast-improving 19-year-old
Next to qualify was Eddie Chapa, who upset Sean Lenning in three games. Chapa
kept Lenning off balance with a blistering natural to the right. "All my serves
were working today," Chapa said. "I just tried to keep him guessing with the
serve to the left. Even my second serve, which was just a z-serve was working.
He (Lenning) took one on the fly and put me out. I thought he was going to
do it again but he never did."
Dane Szatkowski earned his berth with a win over Gregan. "My arm is killing
me," Gregan said of his fatigue.
Allarn Garner stormed back after Abdulla took the first game to win in five
games. "I didn't have it today," Abdulla said. "Next time I'll get in," he
said. "It would have been nice to play in Sacramento but it will have to wait."
Friday's Results
Players convened at the site of the 1998 and 2001 national championships for
the USHA/Simple Green Pro Qualifier. Host Gary Cruz got the action off on Friday
with 110 entries competing in both fields.
Saturday morning will see the qualifying round take place for the four spots
on the final two stops of the season (Sacramento and Des Moines). Naty Alvarado
Jr., who had made a comeback with the PHA Ultimate Showdown event in February,
is trying to break back into the Simple Green/USHA tour as well. Naty defeated
Mark O'Leary and will face youngster Ricardo Diaz to qualify. Diaz survived
a fifth game 11-10 decision over Eddie Silveyra. "I had three chances to score
11 and couldn't do it," Silveyra lamented.
There were other great matchups to get to the qualifying round. Eddie Chapa
beat Bill Mehilos in three and Sean Lenning pounded Marc Penick in three. Otherwise
everything went to the wire. Allie Abdulla beat recent Seniors champ John Libby,
6, 9, 10. Dane Szatkowski needed five games to beat Miles Paine and Ireland's
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