At 12:16pm on August 14th, 2008, LeslieAnn Butler said…
No! It's better to find a publisher if you can. They have all the distribution channels, gobs of information, lots of opportunities for awards, trade shows, etc.
My first book, "The Dream Road," was self-published. It's a beautiful book, but it would have received more exposure through a publisher.
Before you talk to Valerie, talk to Carol White -- she is fabulous and won an national award for marketing her book. She has been helping me. She probably will have some advice for you regarding publishing, too. She is dynamite. carolwhite522@comcast.net
Hi Julia,
No, I didn't self-publish. My publisher is Nightengale Press, and you can reach them at: publisher@nightengalepress.biz
Talk to Valerie.
I think the best advice I can give you is to edit and re-edit! Have a professional editing service go through it. I did that, plus going through the book hundreds of times, and there are still some typos! But my publisher says that there are typos in every book; generally that can't be avoided.
Anyway, just make sure that your book flows and is as easy to read and as organized as possible.
Try to make sure your personality shines through, so the book is also compelling.
That would be great if you wanted to reference my book!
I had a TV appearance Monday and two book signings this week so I am exhausted! If you want to see my TV appearance, go to:
http://www.katu.com/amnw
Click "Being Bald"
You know, I was talking to my parents after the conference, about the experience as a whole, and how i was so excited about getting to meet in person all the people I have befriended on here. You were the first alopecian I saw, and i was so excited to see someone!
But I also wanted you to know, i love your page, and the re-think beauty thing, because I said to my parents how I thought you were beautiful, and that you looked like you were made to be bald, that I thought you didn't need hair, because you looked so good bald. =) You're kids are beautiful, and so are you.
Hey girl! How's it going? I haven't heard from you in a while, everything cool? Are you still working on your book? My support group is going well and I found a job too!
hEY!!! I noticed you do not live to far from Nashville and I just wanted to stop by and tell you I am hosting a Links for Locks tournament here in the Nashville Area Friday Sept 19th and would love if you could make it!!! There are some people coming up from GA and down from KY !!! Would be awesome if you could come. It starts at 1:30 in the afternoon. Let me know if you would like some info. I am in need of golfers and maybe a few more sponsors ... if you have any connections or know of anyone who would like to play please let me know :) thanks
Julia, you are such a doll.
How is your book coming? If you need help, let me know. My book (If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!) is newly out.
LeslieAnn
Hi Mrs. Julia!! No, I havent been getting the messages. I've faild to log onto Alopecia for about two months now! I'm back and wont stay gone that long again. I am catching up!
chat with you soon!
P.S.
Jazz is doing good. We changed dermatologist about four times now. Things are looking up. She still is covering her head. but i know in time with hair or not she will be comfortable.
Missed conference this year...sucks I really wanted to go, but just couldn't swing it, around the kids and everything else....just couldn't get there. Keeping tabs on the NAAF site though and waiting for the next one!
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Hugs!
No! It's better to find a publisher if you can. They have all the distribution channels, gobs of information, lots of opportunities for awards, trade shows, etc.
My first book, "The Dream Road," was self-published. It's a beautiful book, but it would have received more exposure through a publisher.
Before you talk to Valerie, talk to Carol White -- she is fabulous and won an national award for marketing her book. She has been helping me. She probably will have some advice for you regarding publishing, too. She is dynamite. carolwhite522@comcast.net
No, I didn't self-publish. My publisher is Nightengale Press, and you can reach them at: publisher@nightengalepress.biz
Talk to Valerie.
I think the best advice I can give you is to edit and re-edit! Have a professional editing service go through it. I did that, plus going through the book hundreds of times, and there are still some typos! But my publisher says that there are typos in every book; generally that can't be avoided.
Anyway, just make sure that your book flows and is as easy to read and as organized as possible.
Try to make sure your personality shines through, so the book is also compelling.
That would be great if you wanted to reference my book!
I had a TV appearance Monday and two book signings this week so I am exhausted! If you want to see my TV appearance, go to:
http://www.katu.com/amnw
Click "Being Bald"
But I also wanted you to know, i love your page, and the re-think beauty thing, because I said to my parents how I thought you were beautiful, and that you looked like you were made to be bald, that I thought you didn't need hair, because you looked so good bald. =) You're kids are beautiful, and so are you.
Shannon O'Neill
What kind of book are you working with?
How are you doing? I miss Louisville a lot.
Roger.
How is your book coming? If you need help, let me know. My book (If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!) is newly out.
LeslieAnn
Hope to see you next year in Houston.
Hugs, Roger.
Hows life over there? I miss Louisville!
Take care, Roger.
chat with you soon!
P.S.
Jazz is doing good. We changed dermatologist about four times now. Things are looking up. She still is covering her head. but i know in time with hair or not she will be comfortable.
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