http://www.authorsaccess.com Where Authors Get Successful Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:11:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On March 4th, 2010 Irene Watson moderated a roundtable with Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman on how to successfully sell your books at conferences, craft shows, and regional, seasonal, and special interest fairs.   Tyler specializes in working regional craft and seasonal fairs and has achieved some remarkably good results.  ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/podcasts-about-hosts/victor-volkman/successfully-sell-your-books-at-conferences-craft-shows-and-fairs Date guest Topic April 1 Marie Davis Career as a Cartoonist   April 15 Janet Reihl DIY Audio Books   May 6 Jonathan Maxell Arranging Public Appearances May 20 James and Lynda O'Conner Developing Comprehensive Campaigns to Sell Books   June 3 Kim McDougal Creating Book Video Trailers   http://www.authorsaccess.com/uncategorized/spring-2010-podcast-lineup-announced On February 19th, 2010 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with fulltime freelance writer, proofreader, and editor Ernest Dempsey.  He shared encouraging information on how you can get started in the fun and profitable art of freelance writing.  In addition to having written 4 books, he is now the ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/writing/ghostwriting/ernest-dempsey-earn-extra-income-freelance-writing-for-the-web On Feb 4th 2010 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with web media and book publicist expert Jamie Saloff on common pitfalls of author/book websites and simple, easy, and inexpensive ways to get more conversions from your web hits into book sales.  Jamie is the site owner for www.PolkaDotBanner.com - an ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/marketing/websites/jamie-saloff-six-rules-that-will-kickstart-your-book-website-into-full-gear On January 22nd, 2010 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with book marketing guru Dana Lynn Smith about exploiting the potential of Twitter for marketing your books. Dana Lynn Smith, owner of Texana Publishing Consultants, LLC, has 15 years of experience in publishing and 25 years of marketing experience. ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/marketing/websites/dana-lynn-smith-twitter-tweeting-and-re-tweeting-twitter-book-marketing On January 8th, 2010, we convened a roundtable discussion on Podcasting for Authors with Victor R. Volkman, Irene Watson, and Alan E. Smith. Each of the principals invited has been recording and distributing podcasts for several years through Authors Airwaves, Inside Scoop Live, and UnBreak Your Health, and  podcast programs ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/podcasts-about-hosts/victor-volkman/podcasting-for-authors-roundtable-with-alan-e-smith Dear listeners, new and old, As we ring in the New Year, we want to make sure you haven't missed the best podcasts that Authors Access has presented, as voted by you: the people who listen to the show Rank Original Air Date Guest Subject Podcast Link 1 08-Aug-08 Jo Virgil Getting Your Book into a National Book Store 2 21-Aug-08 Yvonne Perry How to Become ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/podcasts/top-10-podcasts-of-2009 Claiming and Polishing the Power of Our Stories: Intensive critique classes online in fiction and memoir. (10 weeks)  This is an advanced writers' workshop open both to writers who have studied with me, or those who have not but are invited to participate after sending a 3-page sample of your work ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/genres/memoir/intensive-critique-classes-online-in-fiction-and-memoir The new Show Lineup is now fully scheduled through March 2010! Irene Watson, Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman invite you to join them each week as they explore the myriad issues involved in planning the production of your first book. If you would like to post a question ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/schedule/winter-2010-podcast-lineup-posted On December 5th, 2009 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman interviewed author and editor Debbie Herald on writing for the erotic romance marketplace. Debbie Herald is an author and Editor currently working for Lyrical Press. Her two most recent books are Perfect Game and Sweet Dreams, available from BookStrand paperback ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/debbie-herald-writing-publishing-erotic-romance-novels On November 19th, 2009 Victor R. Volkman and Irene Watson interviewed media release guru Paul Krupin about whether Press Releases are still revelant to marketing your books in 2009. Krupin is the author of numerous books about publicity, search engines, and other topics.  His latest book Trash Proof News Releases is ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/paul-krupin-are-press-releases-an-effective-way-to-market On November 5th, 2009 Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Toronto-based educator and print, radio, and TV journalist Donna Kakonge about how any writer can successfully refocus their work into the freelance journalism marketplace. She believes that you CAN break into the journalism business without having to have ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/getting-published/donna-kakonge-how-to-turn-your-writing-career-into-journalism On October 15th, 2009 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with greeting card and gift industry maven Kate Harper. Kate Harper started her line of humorous greeting card from a hobby of making greeting cards for friends as gifts. Over the next 15 years, Kate's turned her hobby into a ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/technology/self-publishing/kate-harper-getting-into-the-greeting-card-market Authors Afterburner is the post-game show where we get to talk about whatever’s on our minds. Please note dear listener that this is not the regular Authors Access show and we don’t promise anything much except to present our news and views of interest to authors and publishers. So let’s ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/authors-afterburner-new-ftc-reviewers-guidelines-for-bloggers-explained On October 1st, 2009 Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Paul Muckley, senior editor for non-fiction at Barbour Publishing, a Christian book publisher. He helped answer some key questions that face authors entering the Christian book market, including What exactly is a “Christian audience”? How narrow—or broad—is that ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/paul-muckley-writing-and-publishing-christian-based-books Authors Afterburner is the post-game show where we get to talk about whatever’s on our minds. Please note dear listener that this is not the regular Authors Access show and we don’t promise anything much except to present our news and views of interest to authors and publishers. So ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/podcasts-about-hosts/victor-volkman/authors-afterburner-why-you-should-never-pitch-the-media On September 21st, 2009  Tyler R. Tichelaar and Irene Watson spoke with international freelancer and editor Moira Allen. Allen is the host and editor of Writing-World.com, one of the world's most popular websites for writers. She helped us understand key points that freelancer must know to enter this lucrative market, including: Why target ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/moira-allen-writing-for-reaching-the-international-market HarperStudio: First Full Show They've been busy in the atelier on 53rd Street. HarperStudio has released its initial titles, starting in late April, and is now in its first full season, with 12 books coming out between August and December. The HarperCollins division also has acquired more than 50 ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/meet-the-new-face-of-publishing As a Google Print Partner, Loving Healing Press submits all of our books to Google Book Search.  This means that keywords in your book itself are searched along with websites as possible search returns from Google.  Another benefit is that you can insert a "widget" on to your web page ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/get-google-book-search-on-your-website-andor-blog www.Technorati.com is the authoritative source of information on Blogs, think of it as the Yahoo or Google of the blog world.  Yes, it's that important.  Everyone with a blog should sign up for a free Technorati account and "claim" their blog.  This involves simply pasting a cookie in your blog ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/marketing/technoraticom-what-every-blogger-must-do On September 3rd, 2009 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with image consultant and business coach Deborah Reynolds. She is the author of Getting You Noticed Known and Remembered: Building Your Business Image From the Inside Out, which will be released in 2009. Deborah specializes in working with entrepreneurs ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/deborah-reynolds-creating-great-impressions On August 28th, 2009, Alan E. Smith, author of the award-winning "UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine" spoke with book marketing guru Irene Watson on the importance of considering target reader personas in the book writing process. Irene is the owner of Reader Views, a full-service book reviewing ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/irene-watson-target-marketing-for-nonfiction-writers-why-some-people-won%e2%80%99t-read-your-book On August 20th, 2009, Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman spoke with book marketing guru Irene Watson on the importance of considering target reader personas in the book writing process. Irene is the owner of Reader Views, a full-service book reviewing and marketing agency in Austin, TX. Irene's  psychology ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/irene-watson-target-marketing-to-personas-why-some-people-won%e2%80%99t-read-your-book On August 6th, 2009 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with writing and publishing guru Patricka Vaughn about how to get started in your memoir/autobiography or biography of a loved one. Patrika Vaughn, world's leading Author's Advocate, is the CEO of A Cappela Publishing. She has taught memoir writing from Florida to ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/book-development/patricka-vaughn-how-to-write-your-own-story We are pleased to announce the Fall 2009 Podcast Lineup with an assortment of industry publishing and marketing experts for your delectation! Be sure to subscribe with the iTunes or PODCAST links at the bottom of this post. 03-Sep-09 Deborah Reynolds Creating First Impressions TBA 17-Sep-09 Maria Allan Writing For & Reaching the International Market TBA 01-Oct-09 Paul Muckley Writing and ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/schedule/fall-2009-podcast-lineup-announced On July 23rd, 2009 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with book coach, professional freelancer, and author Cheryl Pickett. Her first book Publishing Possibilities: 8 Steps to Understanding Your Options & Choosing the Best Path for Your Book (2009) is specifically designed to help other writers navigate the publishing industry. She ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/book-development/cheryl-pickett-unlimited-publishing-possibilities On July 9th, 2009 Victor R. Volkman and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with digital book guru Dan Oja on how digital and print media are converging. Dan is owner of Media Technics Corporation and has produced more than 200 college computer textbooks and is the author of a non-fiction World War II ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/technology/ebooks/dan-oja-digital-publishing-beyond-the-printed-page On June 21st, 2009  Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with professional speaker, humorist, and author Tweed Scott about how to profitably combine speaking and sales events. Tweed is an award winning speaker and the author of the 3-time national award-winning book, Texas In Her Own Words.  He has ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/tweed-scott-sell-your-book-at-the-back-of-the-room On June 4th, 2009, Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman interviewed book development and marketing guru Carolyn Howard-Johnson on the fine art of book proposal writing and why it matters. Carolyn Howard-Johnson is a poet, fiction writer and is author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/getting-published/carolyn-howard-johnson-the-first-great-impression-book-proposals Authors Access: 30 Success Secrets for Authors and Publishers Edited By: Irene Watson, Tyler R. Tichelaar, Victor R. Volkman Publisher: Modern History Press Publication Date: November 2008 ISBN: 978-1932690989 Reviewed by: Ellen Feld Review Date: June 2009 Authors Access is an internet radio show that is broadcast live every Thursday on Internet Voices Radio. Begun in 2006, ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/podcasts-about-hosts/victor-volkman/an-invaluable-guide-to-the-often-confusion-world-of-publishing On May 21st, 2009, Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman interviewed Pete Masterson, veteran book designer, publisher, and owner of Aeonix Publishing Group. We had a wide-ranging discussion of all things vanity press, subsidy publishing, co-publishing, and employing a "self-publishing" company.  Key discussion points included: The pros and cons of traditional large ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/publishers-resources/pete-masterson-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-subsidy-publishing On May 14th, 2009 Victor R. Volkman and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with Internet marketing entrepreneur Irene Watson on how to effectively engage the persona (or archetype) of the visitors to your website. She has been effective in online marketing since 2004, learning and implementing various techniques to promote her books ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/irene-watson-targeting-your-website-marketing-to-personas On May 8, 2009 Victor R. Volkman and Tyler R. Tichelaar spoke with computer training and accounting expert Edna Washington of Washington Consultants, LLC.  We previously recorded Edna at the 2008 Motown Writer's Conference but response was so great that we invited her on for a full 40 minutes of ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/publishers-resources/edna-washington-what-every-author-must-know-about-accounting On April 22nd, 2009 Victor R. Volkman and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with author and marketing guru Michelle Howe. A former university professor, Michelle consults with companies to assist them in effectively positioning their online marketing message to match their offline branding. Michelle clarified key points in our thinking including: How website writing ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/michelle-howe-turn-web-browsers-into-book-buyers On April 8th, 2009 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with author and publishing expert Lissa Warren on how to get your book into the sweet spot on those tables in the front of the bookstore. Lissa Warren has worked at several Boston publishing houses including David R. Godine, ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/lissa-warren-get-your-book-on-the-store%e2%80%99s-front-table Imagine being able to sit down with a coffee and discuss with hundreds of radio hosts what their shows are about and what kind of guests they'd like to book. You can do just that with Francine Silverman's new book Talk Radio Wants You: An Intimate Guide to 700 Shows ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/authors-resources/francine-silverman-talk-radio-wants-you Writer Watchdog has burst on to an already overcrowded self-publishing and author marketplace.  Why should we care?  Because it is jam-packed with resources and no-nonsense information that you would have to attend an entire publishing conference to get any other way.The most interesting part for me was the "Articles" section. ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/authors-resources/writer-watchdog-helps-writers-bite-into-the-marketplace Congratulations to our Top 10 Podcast Guests for 2009 - Q1! You have made the biggest difference for our listeners in generously sharing your expertise and experiences. The lasting value of your message really shows, regardless of when your show was aired. Our hat is off to you! Rank Original Airdate Guest Subject Podcast Link 1 08-Aug-08 Jo Virgil Getting Your ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/top-10-podcast-guests-for-2009-q1 On March 30th, 2009 we convened the 2009 Book Marketing Roundtable to talk about industry "best practices" with authors, marketing experts, and publishers Irene Watson of Reader Views, Tyler Tichelaar of Superior Book Promotions and Victor R. Volkman of Loving Healing Press, Inc. This is a free-for-all discussion on many ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/marketing/2009-book-marketing-roundtable-part-ii On March 16th, 2009 we convened the 2009 Book Marketing Roundtable to talk about industry "best practices" with authors, marketing experts, and publishers Irene Watson of Reader Views, Tyler Tichelaar of Superior Book Promotions and Victor R. Volkman of Loving Healing Press, Inc. This is a free-for-all discussion on many ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/podcasts/volkman-watson-and-tichelaar-2009-book-marketing-roundtable 16-Mar-09 Victor R. Volkman Irene Watson Marketing Roundtable TBA 08-Apr-09 Lissa Warren How to get your book on the store's front table TBA 22-Apr-09 Michelle Howe Turn browsers into book buyers TBA May 7 Edna Washington What Every Publisher Must Know About Accounting TBA May 21 Pete Masterson Everything You Wanted to Know About Subsidy Publishing But Were Afraid to Ask TBA June 4 Carolyn Howard-Johnson The First Great Impression: Book Proposals TBA June 18 Tweed ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/schedule/springsummer-2009-podcast-show-lineup On March 4th, 2009 Irene Watson interviewed publisher, author, and editor Victor R. Volkman about the Amazon Kindle eBook reader platform and how to publish on it. Victor is the President of Loving Healing Press Inc. and its newest imprint Modern History Press. In this wide ranging discussion, we cover ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/publishers-resources/victor-r-volkman-lighting-a-fire-with-ebooks-on-amazon-kindle-2 On Feburary 19th, 2009 Alan E. Smith (author of UnBreak Your Health) and Tyler Tichelaar (author of the Marquette Trilogy) spoke with Carol Hoenig, fiction writer and book event expert, about how to plan a successful book sales event.  Carol is the expert behind the new book The Author's Guide ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/marketing/carol-hoenig-planning-for-successful-book-events On February 5TH, 2009 Irene Watson and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with Clay Campbell, an expert on business website design. He "helps small business owners make more money and have more fun."  He is the author of two books  Get Big Results from Your Small Ad Budget and 12 Steps to a Better Website. ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/clay-campbell-twelve-steps-to-a-better-website On January 22nd, 2009, Irene Watson spoke with Lynda Goldman on how to turn a non-fiction book into a course or workshop. Lynda shared key answers with us including benefits of turning a course into a book, how/where to sell the course, other revenue streams, what does it take to ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/marketing/lynda-goldman-turn-that-book-into-a-course-or-workshop On Thursday, January 8th, 2008 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Janet Muirhead Hill, a children's author and writing coach about True Fiction. Janet is the author of eight published True Fiction novels for young readers. Additionally she is a publisher, speaker, and writing workshop leader. She educated ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/janet-muirhead-hill-writing-true-fiction Today Tyler R. Tichelaar is pleased to interview Irene Watson and Victor Volkman, his co-editors of the new book Authors Access: 30 Success Secrets for Authors and Publishers. Irene Watson is an author, entrepreneur, and former therapist and educator. She currently is the owner and Managing Editor of Reader Views, Reader ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/authors-resources/irene-and-victor-talk-about-authors-access-book Congratulations to our Top 10 Podcast Guests for 2008! You have made the biggest difference for our listeners in generously sharing your expertise and experiences. The lasting value of your message really shows, regardless of when your show was aired.  Our hat is off to you! Rank Original Airdate Guest Subject Podcast Link 1 15-Nov-07 Carolyn Howard Johnson Frugal Book Promotion 2 08-Aug-08 Jo ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/top-10-podcast-guests-for-2008 On December 10th, 2008 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with screenwriting guru Alexis Niki Alexis Niki is a writer, producer, and script consultant originally from New York and now living in Paris, France. She started her writing career with a seven-year stint as a freelance script translator and ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/writing/screenwriting/alexis-niki-101-screenwriting-tips On December 4th, 2008 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with veteran travel writer Barbara Hudgins. Barbara Hudgins is best known as the original author and self-publisher of New Jersey Day Trips. This guidebook sold over 110,000 copies in several editions before she sold the rights to Rutgers University ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/genres/regional-books/barbara-hudgins-crafting-travel-guidebooks On November 20th, 2008 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Suzanne Lieurance about how to convert your passion for writing into a viable career as a freelance writer. In addition to being the author of more than 20 published books, Lieurance offers a variety of coaching programs via ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/suzanne-lieurance-developing-your-passion-of-writing-as-a-career Hello and welcome to a special edition of Authors Access Live. This program was recorded in front of a live audience on November 9th 2008 at the 5th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam Weekend at the Southern Fires Restaurant in Detroit Michigan. This event was sponsored by the  the ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/publishers-resources/ryan-johnson-pod-printing-books-and-games Hello and welcome to a special edition of Authors Access Live. This program was recorded in front of a live audience on November 9th 2008 at the 5th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam Weekend at the Southern Fires Restaurant in Detroit Michigan. This event was sponsored by the  the ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/authors-resources/edna-washington-using-quickbooks-with-publishers-in-mind On November 6th, 2008 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with author and entrepreur Valerie Connelly of Nightengale Press about digital print-on-demand publishing and how it has changed the familiar landscape for authors and publishers. Valerie is the founder of Nightengale Press, an independent publisher that has produced 80 books ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/getting-published/valerie-connelly-the-publishing-revolution-and-how-it-affects-you-the-aspiring-author Authors Access proudly announces our first collaborative book:  Authors Access: 28 Success Secrets for Authors and Publishers, Ed. by Irene Watson, Tyler Tichelaar, and Victor R. Volkman.  This book contains the distilled wisdom of two dozen guests to the Authors Access show in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand reference. Organized into chapters that ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/authors-resources/30-success-secrets-for-authors-publishers-on-sale-now On October 16th, 2008 Tyler Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman spoke with award-winning children's book illustrator and author Kevin Colllier. He educated us on key areas of unique factors in designing and illustrating children's books, including: how do authors and illustrators find eachother, avoiding a creative tug-of-war with your artist, ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/kevin-collier-illustrating-and-designing-children%e2%80%99s-books I'll be speaking at this event which is November 6th - 9th, 2008 at the Detroit Sheraton Riverside Hotel http://essenceofmotown.com/   and http://essenceofmotown.blogspot.com/2008/08/2008-schedule-of-events.html You can go Saturday and Sunday (includes Saturday lunch and Sunday breakfast) for only $60 or register for an All Access Pass for $100.  I guarantee you won't find a better ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/marketing/events/motown-literary-conference-nov-6-to-9-2008 The Ann Arbor Indie Publishing Meetup group will host its first get-together on at 7:00pm on Monday, October 20th, 2008 at the Espresso Royale on Plymouth Road in ann arbor, MI.  Your host will be Victor R. Volkman, please join our Meetup Group to RSVP so I can plan how ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/schedule/indie-publishing-oct-20th-meetup-in-ann-arbor-michigan On October 9th, 2008, Irene Watson and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with book industry expert Carol Denbow.  She educated on the intense competition in the book industry, book writing as a business, how to construct a book plan, researching and choosing the right publishing option, and marketing your book with creative sales avenues. Carol Denbow is the author of ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/book-development/carold-denbow-whats-killing-your-publishing-career On Thursday, September 18th, 2008 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Tyler Tichelaar, author, entrepreneur, and current president of the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Assocation. Tyler R. Tichelaar holds a Ph.D. in Literature from Western Michigan University, and Bachelor and Master’s Degrees from Northern Michigan University. He ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/publishers-resources/tyler-tichelaar-what-can-an-authorpublishers-association-do-for-you On September 4th, 2008 Tyler Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman  spoke with publicist and industry veteran Alice B. Acheson about marketing on the cheap. Alice has been an independent marketing and publishing specialist working with large and small publishers since 1981. Alice answered some tough questions including, Is there really any ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/marketing/alice-b-acheson-publicity-for-pennies On August 21st, 2008, Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Yvonne Perry of Writers In The Sky about the subject of freelance writing and how to get started in this rewarding field. She and her team provide ghostwriting and editing companies and individuals. With her wide variety of writing ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/yvonne-perry-how-to-become-a-freelance-writer On Tuesday, August  5th 2008 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Jo Virgil, Community Relations Manager (CRM) at the Sunset Valley Barnes & Noble store in Austin, TX.  Jo shared the secrets of what it takes to get a book placed in a bookstore outlet, who to contact ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/marketing/jo-virgil-getting-your-book-into-a-national-book-store On Thursday, July 17th 2008 Victor R. Volkman and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with Jim and Linda Salisbury of Tabby House press about smart self-publishing ideas: tips and techniques for becoming successful without spending a ton of money. We covered essential knowledge for self-publishers and a lot of specifics about Children's Books, a ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/jim-and-linda-salisbury-smart-self-publishing-ideas On Thursday, July  10th 2008  Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with publishing consultants Graham van Dixhorn and Susan Kendrick of Write To Your Market about  what makes a powerful book cover and how to transform your book's cover into your most powerful marketing tool. We covered critical aspects of cover design ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/book-development/graham-van-dixhorn-and-susan-kendrick-creating-powerful-book-covers On June 5th, 2008 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Emily Heineman, Marketing Director at Perceptive Marketing.  Emily manages the details of the marketing and publicity efforts – working directly with clients in the book business. Emily laid down the basic facts for us on how brands work in the book ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/emily-heineman-success-through-building-your-book-as-a-brand On June 19th, 2008 Irene Watson spoke with publisher, author, and editor Victor R. Volkman about the fundamental numbers of the publishing business including ISBN registration and usage, working with the Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication program, and the Book Industry Standards Group's BISAC coding system.  Specifically, we talked about the publishing lifecycle ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/publishers-resources/victor-r-volkman-publishing-isbn-the-library-of-congress-and-bisac  On Thursday, May 8th, 2008, Tyler Tichelaar and Victor Volkman spoke with Kenneth MacLean from The Big Picture press. He is the author of six books including The Vibrational Universe: Harnessing the Power of Thought to Consciously Create Your Life. He is an expert on collaborative marketing using the Internet through cooperative ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/book-development/ken-maclean-how-to-improve-your-editing-skills On Thursday, April 17th, 2008 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Toby Heidel, futurist with Red Planet Audiobooks in Austin, TX. Toby shared with us the changing nature of the audiobook industry and how small publishers and self-published authors can take advantage of this burgeoning new market without ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/authors-resources/toby-heidel-producing-and-selling-audiobooks On April 3rd, 2008, Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with author, publicity guru, and connection maker Gini Scott Graham of Making Connections, Gini spoke with us on the all-important subject of doing queries for the purposes of syndication, getting an agent, selling media rights, and finding a publisher. She has ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/getting-published/gini-scott-graham-making-connections-syndication-publication-agents On March 20th, 2008, Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Dave Kuzminski, creator and manager of Predators and Editors, the infamous website where scammers and companies with a record of complaints are recorded. Dave helped us distinguish the dark side of book promotion, agents, and publishing by covering ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/dave-kuzminski-how-to-spot-a-predator On Thursday, March 6th, 2008 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with pioneering gay author Victor J. Banis. In his 40+ year writing career, he has learned a lot and shared with us writing techniques for audiences and how they differ between gay and straight fiction, how the writing ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/victor-j-banis-writing-and-publishing-gay-and-lesbian-themed-books On Thursday, Feb. 21st, 2008 Victor R. Volkman and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with Deborah Herald, the 31-year-old managing editor of Amira Press. She is a published author and enjoys both the process of writing and editing. Debbie shared with us the secrets of writing erotica, the huge demand and advantage ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/debbie-herald-writing-publishing-and-selling-erotica-themed-books On Feb. 7th, 2008 Victor R. Volkman and Irene Watson spoke with Brad Grochowski of AuthorsBookshop about what it takes to sell books online. Brad has been running his own online bookstore for several years and it provides many of the same features that Amazon does: blogs, reviews, forums, PDF ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/marketing/brad-grochowski-selling-books-successfully-online On Thursday, January 17th, 2008 Victor R. Volkman and Irene Watson spoke with astrologer and teacher Laura Waldman.  Laura educated us on the impacts that your astrological sign has on what you should write, when you should write, and whom you can succesfully collaborate with. An Astrological birthchart is a complex ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/laura-waldman-astrological-forecasting-for-writers Hello and welcome to a special edition of Authors Access where Authors get published and published authors get successful. I'm your host Victor Volkman, from Loving Healing Press in Ann Arbor Michigan.  Tonight we will be listening to my lecture "Amazon Adventures" delivered live at the Motown Writers Conference on ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/victor-r-volkman-amazon-adventures-staring-down-%e2%80%9cearth%e2%80%99s-biggest-bookstore%e2%80%9d Victor R. Volkman presents a special edition of Authors Access recorded live at the Motown Writers Conference on November 9th, 2007 at the Southern Fires restaraunt in Detroit, Michigan.  Our guest is author and publisher Linda Daly, who is also the owner of Light Sword Publishing.  Linda brings her hard-won ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/linda-daly-book-marketing-101 On Thursday, December 13th, 2007 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with author and publishing veteran Robert D. Reed about how to be successful in writing and publishing non-fiction works. Bob is the publisher of nearly 1,800 books and co-author of more than 50 books and resource guides on a ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/robert-d-reed-writing-and-publishing-nonfiction On Thursday, December 6th, 2007 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with publicist and former publisher Maryglenn McCombs. A veteran of the book publishing industry for over 15 years, Maryglenn has been involved in the publication of several hundred books Throughout her career.  She has served as a guest lecturer ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/maryglenn-mccombs-why-should-you-hire-a-publicist On Thurdsday, November 29th, Victor R. Volkman and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with author, poet, and educator  Beverly Matherne. She is a professor in the Department of English at Northern Michigan University and a former director of its Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing. Beverly has published two chapbooks and ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/beverly-matherne-writing-and-publishing-poetry On November 15th, 2007 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with award-winning author Carolyn Howard-Johnson, creative force behind the HowToDoItFrugally Series of Books for writers. She has just released  second book in the series, The Frugal Editor: Put Your Best Book Forward to Avoid Humiliation and Ensure Success. Carolyn shared ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/carolyn-howard-johnson-frugal-book-promotion On Thursday, November 8th, 2007 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with novelist Jo Whittemore. She is the author of three novels: Escape from Arylon, Curse of Arastold, and Onaj’s Horn. Jo has been a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) since 2003 and ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/jo-whittemore-writing-for-teens-and-young-adults The new Show Lineup is now fully scheduled through March 2008. Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman invite you to join them each week as they explore the myriad issues involved in planning the production of your first book. If you would like to post a question in advance for ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/new-show-lineup-2008-jan-to-march On Thursday, November 1st, 2007 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with author, criminologist, and consultant Andrea Campbell from her home in Hot Springs, Arkansas. in Hot Springs Arkansas. Her latest title is the Legal Ease: A Guide to Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedure (2nd Ed.), a reader-friendly ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/andrea-campbell-writing-realistic-forensics-and-crime-stories On Thursday, October 25th, 2007 Tyler Tichelaar and Victor Volkman spoke with writer, journalist, and researcher Liz Carmack. Her love for heritage travel and her desire to provide travelers with a practical reference to Texas’ historic hotels inspired her to write Historic Hotels of Texas: A Traveler’s Guide. Liz shared ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/liz-carmack-tips-for-planning-and-organizing-research-for-your-nonfiction-book On October 18th, 2007 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with author, writing coach and mentor Mark David Gerson. He has taught writing as creative and spiritual pursuit for more than 15 years in colleges, universities and community centers, as well as for groups and individuals as a ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/mark-david-gerson-the-myth-of-writers-block On October 12th, 2007 Victor R. Volkman and Irene Watson spoke with Patrick Snow, bestselling author and book coach. Patrick is author of Creating Your Own Destiny: How to Get Exactly What You Want Out of Life which has sold over 125,000 copies since its first printing in July of ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/84 On October 4th, 2007 Victor Volkman and Irene Watson spoke with author and publisher Jacqueline Church Simonds. She is the co-owner of Beagle Bay, Inc., publishers of women's adventure fiction, travel guides and self-help books. Jacqueline helped us navigate the dangerous waters of self-publishing including such tough topics as: Do you ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/jacqueline-church-simonds-to-self-publish-or-not-to-self-publish On September 27th, 2007 Victor R. Volkman and Irene Watson spoke with social media developer and expert Deltina Hay. She is the owner of Dalton Publishing, an up-and-coming literary press out of Austin, Texas. Deltina shared with us the new elements that make up Web 2.0 and how to use ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/deltina-hay-using-social-media-to-promote-your-book On Thursday, Sept 20th, 2007 Victor R. Volkman and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with writer and advocate Anya Achtenberg about how to write with an eye for expressing the need for social change. Anya teaches Writing for Social Change: Re-Dream a Just World, a workshop for both new and experienced writers ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/book-development/anya-achtenberg-writing-for-social-change On Thursday, Sept 13th, 2007 Victor R. Volkman and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with Bob Rich, a writer, editor, and psychologist living in Wombat Hollow, Australia. In addition to writing, He has been a professional editor since 1999, working his way through two books in a typical week. He has ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/bob-rich-working-with-an-editor On Thursday, September 6th, 2007 Victor R. Volkman and Tyler Tichelaar spoke with Syvia Hubbard. She has independently published 4 paperback books and over 10 e-books. Her foundation genre has always been romance, but she has ventured into suspense, erotic, mystery, paranormal and inter-racial. Sylvia shared with us essential aspects ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/sylvia-hubbard-romancing-the-book-writing-and-marketing-the-romance-genre On August 30th, 2007 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with publishing agent Greg Daniel. Greg formed his own company this year after more than ten years in publishing, six of which were at the executive level at Thomas Nelson Publishers, the largest Christian publisher in the world. Most ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/greg-daniel-how-to-get-noticed-by-an-agent-or-publisher On August 23rd, 2007 Victor R. Volkman and Irene Watson spoke with children's book author and illustrator Lee Edward Födi. He is the creative force behind The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar and has also illustrated numerous picture books for other authors, including the Canadian national bestseller, The Chocolatier’s Apprentice. His ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/lee-fodi-illustrations-that-sell-childrens-books  On Thursday, August 9th, 2007 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with Susan Harrow, CEO of PRSecrets.com. She is a media trainer and marketing consultant and author of the books, Sell Yourself without Selling Your Soul, "The Ultimate Guide to Getting Booked on Oprah" "Get Into O Magazine" and Get a ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/susan-harrow-get-a-6-figure-advance-before-you-write-your-book The new Show Lineup is now fully scheduled through December 2007. Irene and Victor invite you to join them each week as they explore the myriad issues involved in planning the production of your first book AND once you’re done, what to do next.   If you would like to post a question ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/schedule/new-show-lineup-oct-nov-dec-2007 On Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 Victor R. Volkman and Irene Watson spoke with Shaila Abdullah, an accomplished web and print designer living in Austin, Texas. She has been in the business of designing for over 14 years and has developed several websites for authors and writers. Being an award-winning author ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/shaila-abdullah-creating-a-website-that-sells-your-book CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES with Life and Writing Coach Jane Saylor Would you like to: ~ ENJOY writing more? ~ Feel more CONFIDENT with your writing on a personal and business level? ~ CHALLENGE yourself to learn? ~ Never be staring at a BLANK PAGE? ~ LEARN about yourself in a very unique way? Get: ~ INDIVIDUAL attention; taught ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/creative-writing-classes-2 On Thursday, July 27th, 2007 Irene Watson and Victor Volkman spoke with Jacqueline Marcell, best-selling author on eldercare, about how to get celebrity endorsements. She shares her secrets of how she obtained more than 50 prestigious endorsements including Hugh Downs, Regis Philbin, John Hopkins Memory Clinic, Duke University Center for ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/publishers-resources/jacqueline-marcell-how-to-get-celebrity-endorsements On Thursday, July 19th 2007, Victor R. Volkman and Irene Watson spoke with Emi Battaglia, Vice-President and Associate Publisher at Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group (formerly known as Warner Books). She directs the entire range of marketing strategy and activities for the company and all books on ... http://www.authorsaccess.com/guests/emi-battaglia-facts-and-truths-from-a-top-traditional-publisher