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TRANSFORMATION

Author Barbara Dee Posted on September 14, 2018 by

POSITION YOUR BOOK IN THE MARKET TO BE IRRISISTABLY ATTRACTIVE Do you know who your target reader is? Specifically—not so broad as “divorced men.” Instead, “a 45-year-old employed American male who is a divorced, single parent with full custody of his minor children.”  It may seem counter-intuitive, but the more specific you are, the larger the number of readers you will attract. You want a potential reader to think, “hey, that’s me” when they see or hear about your book.  … Continue reading →

It’s Back to School Time: Will the Internet Replace Books?

Author Barbara Dee Posted on August 26, 2018 by

The internet is very much like television in that it takes time away from other pursuits, provides entertainment and information, but in no way can compare with the warm, personal experience of reading a good book. This is not the only reason why the internet will never replace books, for books provide the in-depth knowledge of a subject that sitting in front of a computer monitor cannot provide. We can download text from an internet source, but the aesthetic quality … Continue reading →

Top Ten Book Demons: Exorcise Yours So You Can Write and Get Published!

Author Barbara Dee Posted on September 25, 2016 by

“You should write a book!” Anyone ever said that to you? Have you thought it to yourself? You know that writing a book and getting published would be a rewarding and meaningful life experience. You kick yourself for not keeping your New Years Resolution and starting your book–it would be selling on Amazon by now! There are often demons (counterproductive internal elements) preventing you from realizing your dream of writing a book and getting published. Working with authors every day, … Continue reading →

Book Marketing Success Story

Author Barbara Dee Posted on September 19, 2016 by

Congratulations, Jean Olsen, massage therapist and author! The latest book marketing success story for a Suncoast Digital Press published author shows how making local contacts can pay off. You can now find 101 Creative Coconut Oil Uses in the large Detwiler’s Farm Market stores. Jean leverages the book in many ways: as a reward for referrals; selling to clients who also buy them to give as gifts; attracting attention to her table at health fairs; selling in local health food … Continue reading →

A Great Book Requires A Great Idea…Yours

Author Barbara Dee Posted on June 21, 2014 by

If this is the year you have resolved to finally write a book, you can quickly evaluate your topic ideas and uncover the one which has the best chance of being completed, published and enjoyed by readers. A great book idea—your great book idea—is one which you are enthusiastic to write about, have the credibility to do so, and simple market research shows that readers are eager to read what you have to share. When you are ready to get … Continue reading →

Write A Book From Your Own Experience – Everyone Has A Spark

Author Barbara Dee Posted on June 20, 2014 by

“I am a hospice Chaplain. I have access to the most beautiful, complete, polished, wisest people in their final lap of life…priceless.” Shane Dresen is writing a book inspired by the fascinating stories his hospice patients share with him. One day, after being particularly “amazed, humbled, and nourished,” he started jotting notes to himself. He eventually developed the framework for his book, which is not simply a collection of others’ stories – it is his message to readers, young and … Continue reading →