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Market Or Die

Market Or Die, that's the name of wunderkind, Jennifer Fusco's, small but mighty book.  Great title and fabulous looking book, isn't it?  

Marketing, or "branding," for writers, artists and independent publishers is becoming ever more vital with the lightening rise of the ebook market.  Jennifer's timely offering and the follow-ups , How to Use the Power of Your Brand, and Integrated Marketing Plans for Writers (due for publication, January 2012) addresses the importance of selling yourself, as well as how to find your way through the mire of social media and marketing madness out in the big bad world.

As a Brand Manager for the international business giant, General Electric, Jennifer knows a thing or two about the complicated business of marketing.  So, be sure to take a look.  I suspect you'll find this book and its lovely sister volumes an important part of your plans for marketing world domination.

Enjoy!


About the Author [from her blog, Market or Die]: 
Jennifer Fusco is the Creative and Brand Manager for the General Electric Company, North America and the author of the Amazon.com bestselling series, MARKET OR DIE, marketing books for writers.

A two time winner of the Advertising Excellence Award for 2010, Jennifer has launched successful national print and digital ad campaigns. Currently, she is a member of the (ANA) Association of National Advertisers and believes brand building is a key to professional success. 


Wickedly Yours,

Book Review: Catching the Big Fish

Hey, gang! I know it's been a while, but I haven't forgotten you, I promise. I've missed you and I've missed blogging, so I was writing a quick book review over at Goodreads and saw that I could share it here. I thought that would be a good way to say Howdy here at the Yada Feast and restart our conversation (again). I hope you've been well and I also hope you enjoy this quirky little book review.

See you soon!

Hugs from CT,
Fran

PS - If you're at Goodreads, let me know--drop me an invite. Let's be nerdy book buddies! ;-)

Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and CreativityCatching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity by David Lynch

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


David Lynch shares insights into the creative process, film making and how meditation, specifically Transcendental Meditation, has helped to shape his work and his life. Catching the Big Fish is a little book with tight chapters offered in a Lynch-esque stream of consciousness style. Like tiny tasty bites in a modern gourmet restaurant, he feeds his readers interesting thoughts and insights, leaving us satisfied (perhaps even dazzled) but not quite full. Highly recommended for Lynch fans for fascinating tidbits of info about his films, and also for anyone seeking a deeper path into the creative process and life. Not recommended for folks who consider meditation, etc. "airy-fairy"--the book will likely annoy you. :-) The proceeds of the book go to the DavidLynchFoundation.org for education.



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Gary Braunbeck All Class


CLASSY CLASSNESS

I just got word on this folks and I'll waste no time in sharing it with you, except to say that if I didn't already have a commitment, I'd be jumping on this opportunity myself. Gary Braunbeck is not only a brilliant author, he is a superb teacher, gifted and dedicated beyond belief (I've experienced this first hand). If you're a serious writer who wants to learn from a master storyteller/teacher, you will contact Michael Knost for the details immediately!

And it's only a hundred bucks!

Don't miss this:

New Online Writing Course with guest teacher Gary A. Braunbeck (week three).

We are accepting ten students for this course...only six slots remain...first come, first serve.

Class One: Choosing the Right Title for Your Story
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 – 9:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Class Two: Motivation
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 – 9:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Class Three: Character & Emotion (guest speaker: Gary Braunbeck)
**Students will turn in a short story (up to 5000 words) for critique.**
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 – 9:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Class Four: Story Critiques
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 – 9:00 p.m. (Eastern)


The cost of the course is $100.00.

To sign up, please send PayPal payment to:

mikecollinsemail@yahoo.com

Remember, when using PayPal, click:

Send money > Personal > Other

Thanks!
Michael Knost


Only SIX slots left, gang. Give yourself THE best holiday gift EVER!

Ho-Ho-Ho...

Wickedly Yours,
Fran Friel





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