[stylist] Introduction

Tue Mar 4 22:13:28 UTC 2014

I took both speech and drama in high school. My skype name is 
smallistbaby1979
RJ
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From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
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>I have a background as well as formal training in actual public
> speaking. Since my teens, I've done a lot of public speaking as well as
> theatrical performances, which can teach one how to project, annunciate
> and speak extemporaneously.
>
> I've also studied speech and public speaking at university. I've also
> participated on speech and debate teams.
>
> I probably shouldn't admit to this, but when younger, I did a couple of
> pageants, my mom's idea. She coached me for the interviews which judges
> conduct, and I always scored high during the interview process. I won a
> couple pageants too, smile.
>
> Bridgit
>
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> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ
> Sandefur
> Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 3:55 PM
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>
> 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
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> 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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>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Introduction
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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
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Applebutter Hill
>> Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 5:06 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Introduction
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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-----
>> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ann
>> Bliss
>> Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 4:50 PM
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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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>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Introduction
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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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>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Introduction
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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
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> 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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>> Subject: [stylist] Introduction
>>
>> 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
>> Ann Bliss
>> Intuitive Healer
>> Emotional Release
>> Pain Management
>> Stress Reduction
>> www.youreternalessence.com
>> www.basicenergyhealing.com
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