Category Archives: Genres

Every genre has its stated and unstated rules whether it is a Mystery, Romance, Western, Sci-Fi, or Techno-thriller. Learn the mastery of the rules and marketing to people who want to read what you write in this ongoing series of guest experts.

Ruby Dee – Writing and Self-publishing Cookbooks

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Victor Volkman

On March 14th, 2012 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with singer, songwriter, restaurateur, and entrepreneur Ruby Dee Philippa. She is the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated high-octane roots and rockabilly act Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers. Previously, Ruby owned three successful … Continue reading →

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Sabrina K. Carpenter – Selling Books at Fairs, Festivals, and School Events

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Victor Volkman

 On March 1st, 2012 Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman spoke with author, motivational speaker, and publisher Sabrina K. Carpenter. In 2006, Sabrina founded her professional writing firm, Perfected Pen, Inc., which specializes in business writing services ranging from editing, … Continue reading →

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Arianne McHugh – Writing and Publishing Educational Books

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Victor Volkman

On February 2nd, 2012 Irene Watson and Victor R. Volkman spoke with educational publisher and marketing guru Arianne McHugh. She is the President and Co-Owner of Saddleback Educational Publishing. She has revamped Saddleback into the country’s largest publisher of high-interest, low … Continue reading →

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Ellen Feld – Niche Marketing Your Children’s Book

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Victor Volkman

On January 19th, 2012 Susan Violante and Victor R. Volkman spoke with award-winning children’s author, marketing expert, and entrepreneur Ellen Feld about how to target-market your children”s books. Her first book, Blackjack: Dreaming of a Morgan Horse, went on to win … Continue reading →

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Nancy Barr – Writing Regional Mysteries

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Victor Volkman

On January 4th, 2012 Tyler R. Tichelaar and Victor R. Volkman spoke with regional mystery maven Nancy Barr.  Nancy served as news editor at the Daily Mining Gazette in Houghton for three years and now works at Michigan Technological University, where … Continue reading →

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