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Advice on What to Do if Foreign Publisher Requests Self-Published Book

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Request for Help!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tonya Plank Aug 4, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Hey you all! I have the hugest favor to ask!My self-published novel,…Continue

Good Blog Tour Packages / Creative Ways to Publicize Your Book?

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Hi everyone,Just wondering if any authors here have purchased a blog tour package from any of the companies offering one. If so, would you recommend the company you used? Trying to figure out if it's…Continue

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Tonya Plank commented on the event 'Book Expo America Meetup'

See you there!

May 19, 2011

Tonya Plank liked Kamy Wicoff's event 'BEA Meetup' May 19, 2011

Tonya Plank replied to the discussion 'Any NY-Based Fiction Writers Interested in Starting Writers Group?' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors

Hey you guys, Sorry I didn't reply in a while. I currently have a temp assignment with crazy hours! If you're still interested in a writing group, could you please email me at: tonya.plank@gmail.com so I can send your emails along to the…

Mar 17, 2011

Tonya Plank replied to the discussion 'Any NY-Based Fiction Writers Interested in Starting Writers Group?' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors

Thanks for responding, you guys! I'm glad there's interest. I am trying to coordinate with the other person who wanted to form the group about when she wants to meet and how to go about it, etc. I will let you guys know as soon as possible.

Mar 14, 2011

Diane Saarinen replied to the discussion 'Good Blog Tour Packages / Creative Ways to Publicize Your Book?'

I'm surprised there are no responses to this because book blog tours are becoming more and more popular. I know for a fact there are authors who are active on this site who have participated in blog tours. I actually coordinate blog tours and,…

Mar 14, 2011

henya drescher replied to the discussion 'Any NY-Based Fiction Writers Interested in Starting Writers Group?' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors

I might be interested. I'm in the process of finishing/editing a second novel, and I have a great deal of experience with critiquing. The only thing is that I won't be able to meet on Fridays or Wednesdays.

Mar 12, 2011

Tonya Plank replied to the discussion 'Any NY-Based Fiction Writers Interested in Starting Writers Group?' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors

Oh good - I'm glad! I think we're getting together on Friday to set up a time to meet. I'll let you know. I'm glad you can join!

Mar 9, 2011

Lady Simone replied to the discussion 'Any NY-Based Fiction Writers Interested in Starting Writers Group?' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors

Sorry about the typo.

Mar 9, 2011

Lady Simone replied to the discussion 'Any NY-Based Fiction Writers Interested in Starting Writers Group?' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors

I would be interested, I own a NY magazine and am a writertoo. This sounds like a great idea.

Mar 9, 2011

Any NY-Based Fiction Writers Interested in Starting Writers Group?

Hi everyone, I was wondering if there are any NY-based authors here? If so, are you interested in starting a writers' group, where we meet on a regular basis, read each others' work and provide feedback? A friend and I are meeting on Friday to discuss, so please respond if you are interested!See More

Tonya Plank added a discussion to the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors Mar 9, 2011

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Small Publishers and Independent Authors

For writers focused on the entreprenuerial side of the writing industry to share innovations, pitfalls and business models.

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Advice on What to Do if Foreign Publisher Requests Self-Published Book

Hi you guys,I'm writing to ask for advice on dealing with a foreign press that's requested a copy of my self-published novel for possible publication. I exhibited at the Frankfurt Book Fair with ForeWord Reviews and the publisher found my book there. He left his name and address with ForeWord and they forwarded it to me and the other authors whose books he expressed interest in.Thing is: I can't find anything out on his publishing company. It's Iranian, based in Tehran, and is called Ostadi…See More

Discussion posted by Tonya Plank Nov 15, 2010

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Tonya Plank commented on the blog post 'Getting Your Book In A Book Store!'

Wow, thank you for the advice, Elizabeth! I just tweeted this post. And congratulations to you!

Nov 15, 2010

Tonya Plank replied to the discussion 'Request for Help!'

Oh cool! I'm going to start looking for a publisher now! Thanks for letting me know about your success, Cathie. I'm glad to know I'm following the right path :) And congratulations to you!

Aug 4, 2010

Cathie Beck replied to the discussion 'Request for Help!'

Great job! Gaining the top 50 status is no small feat. Keep on trucking, getting a splash on Amazon.com is how I found an agent (and then a publisher) for my self-published book.

Aug 4, 2010

Tonya Plank replied to the discussion 'Request for Help!'

Thank you so much!

Aug 1, 2010

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Who I am:: http://www.tonyaplank.com
http://twitter.com/TonyaPlank

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: Swallow (a novel -- the Amazon page is here: http://www.amazon.com/Swallow-Tonya-Plank/dp/0615280994/ref=sr_1_1?...)

Media outlets that I currently write for:: Huffington Post
Explore Dance.com
My own blog, Swan Lake Samba Girl: (www.tonyaplank.com/swan_lake_samba_girl/)

My writing is:: Fiction, Journalism, Blog Posts

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: I review dance performances, sometimes television (the dance shows on TV) and occasionally books and films

Services I offer to other writers:: No.

I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:: The International Women's Writing Guild, The Writers Room in NYC

My professional associations:: International Women's Writing Guild, Writers Room, National Women's Book Association, American Bar Association, New York City Bar Association.

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When Should I Hire a Publicist?

Posted on April 19, 2010 at 1:48pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if writers experienced with publicists could give me some advice. I self-published my novel (Swallow) in December 2009. (I have an agent; it's a long story but she ended up being very supportive of my decision to self-publish.) I did everything I could to garner as much publicity on my own. I didn't send my book or press release to any major commercial publications because I knew they wouldn't review self-published books, but I did query many many book… Continue

My novel, Swallow, is an Amazon Breakthrough Novel Quarter-finalist

Posted on March 28, 2010 at 8:01am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Hi Everyone,

My first novel, Swallow, which I recently self-published through my own publishing company, Dark Swan Press, is a quarter-finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. You can check out the free downloadable excerpt here:… Continue

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At 12:32pm on May 30, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…: Delighted to have you join us in Novelist – Struggling or Not, Tonya. You might jump in by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion. I’ll look forward to chatting with you!

Meg Waite Clayton
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At 8:31am on April 17, 2010, Mia Eaton said…: It was so nice to meet you too!

At 9:49pm on February 26, 2010, Christina Baker Kline said…: Thanks so much! Nice to be your *friend*!

At 8:42pm on January 10, 2010, Julie Jeffs said…: Hi Tonya,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.

I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.

Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Look forward to reading your posts.

Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
http://juliejeffs.blogspot.com

At 9:41pm on January 8, 2010, dianejwright said…: Tonya, welcome to SheWrites! We're so glad you've come along for the fun. First thing's first: dive in to the list of groups (check the top menu) and find the ones for you. There's something for everyone but, if you can't find just the group you imagine, we at SheWrites encourage you to create the group you like yourself! All groups are exclusively on a "request to join" basis but most moderators will be able to approve your request in no time. I hope you find community, support, camaraderie, and inspiration here at SheWrites.
Welcome!
/djw

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