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Here's my post: Writers Are a Consumer Class. http://www.shewrites.com/profiles/blog/list?user=20wb2j1n47m0r"
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Melissa A Rosati
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Melissa A Rosati posted a blog post
Writers Are a Consumer Class
“Let the buyer beware” is a phrase often associated with used cars and promotional deals that sound too good to be true. We don’t think of this expression in association with the august profession of writer, but we should. Today’s writer, who considers self publishing as a viable publication option, is wise to invest time and effort into researching a publishing services company before purchasing their services. The market motive for a publishing services company is to sell to writers their…See More
Melissa A Rosati posted a video
The Joy of Books
After organizing our bookshelf almost a year ago (http://youtu.be/zhRT-PM7vpA), my wife and I (Sean Ohlenkamp) decided to take it to the next level. We spent...
Melissa A Rosati posted a blog post
Best First Lines from 1912 Bestselling Novels
I have quirky fascination with book publishing history. On New Year's Day, I like to imagine what my great grandmother was reading by the fire, one hundred years ago. So, I kick off this blog with a history tour.1912 marked the first year of the split between fiction and nonfiction on the Publisher's Weekly Best Seller List. Today, I offer you the first lines from each novel on the list. This week's follow-up posts will cover the authors, illustrators, publishers, and subsidiary rights sales,…See More
Melissa A Rosati left a comment for Joanne M Lozar Glenn
"Hi, Joanne! Happy New Year. Looking forward to connecting with you on this site in 2012."
Melissa A Rosati replied to the discussion 'The Self-Publishing Debate - Opinions?'
"If you go into self-publishing with an established audience base and other products to sell besides the book, it can be an effective tool. Without the business and marketing skills one needs to promote the book, it is unlikely that the book will…"
Melissa A Rosati posted an event
Social Media 101 Teleclass for Writers at Upon registration, you will receive the phone number and access code.
February 23, 2010 from 2pm to 3pm
We are living in a moment of creative opportunity, where we are learning new skills, letting go of publishing norms, and encouraging meaningful relationships with our readers.This six-week teleclass is a gentle introduction to social media applications. The course begins on February 23, 2010. Each participant receives an eWorkbook with worksheets, exercises, and resources. By the end of the course, you will have a solid marketing and time management plan.See More
Melissa A Rosati replied to the discussion 'The Self-Publishing Debate - Opinions?'
"It is very important to know the differences among vanity publishers, subsidy publishers, and self publishers. When you are a self publisher, you are running the show. You own the ISBN to your book and you need the business skills to operate like a…"
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- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- @melissarosati
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Creativity Calling
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- yes
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I offer a wide variety of services. Please visit my website.
My professional background is in the publishing industry with publishers including McGraw-Hill International (UK), Routledge and HarperCollins College. I have extensive experience in strategic planning, reorganization, strategic partnerships, due diligence, content acquisition, new print and online product development, contract negotiation, staff training and development, and publishing in international markets. These experiences and skills enrich my approach to coaching and consulting with clients who face daunting professional challenges.
I received my coaching certification from The Coaches Training Institute (CTI), a leading program for coaching excellence and accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF).
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- I am a member of the International Women's Writing Guild (IWWG). I am also the organizer for the IWWG NYC Meetup
- My professional associations:
- International Coach Federation
Creativity Coaching Association
- I found out about She Writes from:
- friend
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Writers Are a Consumer Class
Posted on January 17, 2012 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
“Let the buyer beware” is a phrase often associated with used cars and promotional deals that sound too good to be true. We don’t think of this expression in association with the august profession of writer, but we should. Today’s writer, who considers self publishing as a viable publication option, is wise to invest time and effort into researching a publishing services company before purchasing their services.
The market motive for a publishing services company is to sell to…
Best First Lines from 1912 Bestselling Novels
Posted on January 1, 2012 at 12:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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D. Wright Downs commented on the blog post 'Write Outside the Box'"Thanks, Kimberly. Seems as though I have to fit in time to write, but I am retired. I can fit other things in. I have always lived outside the box…I try to think inside the box when I write because I was a journalist.…"
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In answer to your question, yes, you should definitely create a blog and post to it regularly. I post once a week and I "advertise" my posts on several sites including She Writes. For example, this week I'm interviewing author…"
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