[stylist] Introduction

Tue Mar 4 21:54:36 UTC 2014

Bridget, I do some public speaking although be it at churches and schools 
mainly. RJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 4:39 PM
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>I do trainings for public speaking and could write up something for this
> list. I contributed a chapter to a booklet for the nonprofit Dress for
> Success about public speaking during my internship with a PR firm. I
> also do public speaking engagements locally as well for my NFB chapter.
>
> Bridgit
>
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> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ann Bliss
> Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 5:22 PM
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>
>    Well, I do not consider myself a public speaker but I will probably
> be
> forced to do that especially if my book has a good endorsement.  Dr.
> Norm
> Shaly is currently reading it, and I am hoping he endorses it.  He was
> the
> first to open aschool in energy medicine and also developed the TENS
> unit
> which are electrodes used for pain reduction.  I do workshops now on
> releasing trapped emotions and another one on altering your genes for a
> brighter future.  Private sessions are my favorite as well as combining
> essential oils to make rubs for different pains, diseases,etc.
>     It is funny, though, how things come about.  I always said I would
> never do workshops but when we moved to VA  Beach, I met a wonderful
> group
> on Meetup that showcased different teachers each week.  So because I
> felt so
> comfortable with those folks, I did  a workshop and have done about 30
> since
> then in different parts of the country.  We have an RV and made several
> trips around the workshops and did a lot of fun things along the way.
> Ann
>
>
>
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> From: Applebutter Hill
> Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 5:06 PM
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> Ann,
> Yes, Amazon buys up everything. They also own the Goodreads site and I
> think Shelfari, both of which connect readers and books. And, they own
> ACX which connects indie authors with people who want to use their
> speaking/reading voices to make a living. That's the next thing for me
> to look into when I have a mo *grin*
>
> It sounds like you have several options in terms of niche markets to
> pursue with your book. Do you offer presentations on motivation and
> healing? Donna Donna
>
> -----Original Message-----
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>    Thanks for the info.  I didn't know Create Space was owned by Amazon
> although I should have figured it out!
>     My book is about my personal journey from blindness to vision with
> sections on healing ourselves and drug-free solutions using essential
> oils. Ann
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Applebutter Hill
> Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 12:23 PM
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> Ann,
> Create Space is an Amazon company, so the payments are made by Amazon in
> accordance with how you've set it up. I selected electronic transfer, so
> the money goes right into our bank account. If you want checks, I
> believe there's an extra fee. I'm doing all my own promotions, but
> Create Space does offer some promotional services like press release and
> video promo. I figured I'd do what I can do first. I get more sales from
> Amazon directly than from Create Space. Being an Amazon company though,
> you are charged less for having it on Amazon than if you used other POD
> services.
>
> What kind of book is it?
> Donna
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ann Bliss
> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 7:17 PM
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>    Thanks. Do you get many orders from Create Space? Do your payment
> checks for the sales come from Create Space or from Amazon? Did  you pay
> anyone to help with your promotion? Thanks. Ann
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Applebutter Hill
> Sent: Sunday, March 2, 2014 6:19 PM
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> Ann,
> It's a flat percentage. BTW, if people spend more than $35 on Amazon,
> they can get shipping free.
>
> The author price has to be calculated based on your page count,
> dimensions of book and so on. The cost of shipping to you goes down as
> the quantity goes up, but the book price remains the same. I think you
> have to buy $5,000 to get a lower book price. For instance, my book is
> 344 pages, 6" x 9" and black & white interior with the cream paper. My
> price per one hundred is $5.70. This includes the shipping, and of
> course you aren't getting any author royalties when you are the
> purchaser.
>
> On Amazon, The Heart of Applebutter Hill  sells for $12.59 & customers
> who buy it in print can get the Kindle version for 99 cents. On Create
> Space itself, it is priced at the list price, which is $13.95. HTH,
> Donna
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ann Bliss
> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 8:01 PM
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>    Hi Donna,
>     I understand that they take 40 percent plus the manufacturing cost
> of the book for being on Amazon.  So when Amazon sells a book, are there
> any additional charges from Amazon or for shipping or does that all come
> out of the 40 percent?  Also, when purchasing author copies, is that the
> manufacturing price or do they add to it?  Thanks. Ann
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Applebutter Hill
> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 6:37 PM
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> Ann,
> I published my first novel The Heart of Applebutter Hill last
> spring/summer and I used Create Space. What are you wondering about?
> Donna
>
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> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ann Bliss
> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 3:56 PM
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> Hello Everyone,
>     I am in the process of finishing my first book and am considering
> self publishing.
>     Wondering if anyone has experience with Create Space or knows of
> soemthing better?  I do have some Create Space questions which could
> certainly be asked off list if necessary.
>     Also, I am doing references in the back of my book.  When I look on
> Amazon, it seems as if the whole publisher's name is not there, nor is
> the state.  Is there  any easy way to look those up?
>     More later.
> Ann
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