[epub] Reply to Marisa re: tv/radio

["Sandra Bowman" <bowmans@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi, Marisa,

I did a 30 minute television show (arranged, wrote and moderated it), have
been interviewed on radio and television, wrote, advertised, and recorded
ads for radio.   All of this, and more, was done without using a publicist
and at no charge.   Be happy to write it up for you if you're interested.

Sandra (Sandi) Bowman
mailto:bowmans@pacifier.com

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>       1. Re: Ebooks formatting
>            From: drmani@vsnl.com
>       2. Re: Re: Ebooks
>            From: drmani@vsnl.com
>       3. Re: Re: ezine announcements
>            From: drmani@vsnl.com
>       4. Re: Questions about Ad Swaps
>            From: drmani@vsnl.com
>       5. Re: How to send out a newsletter?
>            From: drmani@vsnl.com
>       6. Re: Ebooks
>            From: Lewis Heussmann <webmaster@netified-classifieds.com>
>       7. Re: Ebooks formatting
>            From: hawaiibiz@aol.com
>       8. Re: Re: Ebooks
>            From: Doug West <Webmaster@kosoma.com>
>       9. Moving a List FAST
>            From: "Linda Randall" <randall.linda@worldnet.att.net>
>      10. list services
>            From: "Barb Nelson" <barb@si-partners.com>
>      11. Re: Moving a List FAST
>            From: BRAISCO@aol.com
>      12. Radio + TV Interviews
>            From: "John Dunne" <john@voyage99.freeserve.co.uk>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 1
>    Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:44:10 -0000
>    From: drmani@vsnl.com
> Subject: Re: Ebooks formatting
>
> Hi Ray
>
> > 1.  Which is the better (more universally accessible) format:   PDF?
HTML?
> > Some other proprietary  or locked "e-book" format?
>
> I've opted for PDF for several reasons:
>
> - the formatting is exactly as you design it, and is great to print out.
> - the Acrobat reader is bundled with most PCs, and can be downloaded
> for free
> - security features with Adobe Acrobat are good enough for most
> ebooks.
>
> > 2.   Should ebooks be locked so that only the purchaser can open them...
should
> > the lock be tied to  one machine? Is it worth the effort to go to such
extreme
> > security?
>
> Depends on your product.  I've simply locked my ebook to protect
> text from a simple CUT/COPY command, but not much more.
> If someone is determined to, they could sit down and type out
> the entire ebook and append their name to it :-)
>
> > 3.  When you sell your ebooks, are they emailed to the purchaser upon
payment?
> > a password/secure link set up so they can download at their leisure?
>
> I have put them up on a secure section of my website and email
> the buyer the password and URL to the section.  There have been
> instances where buyers have misplaced the URL or password
> and had to write to me again, but overall this hasn't been a
> very big problem.
>
> > 4.  Do you allow your ebooks to be printable?  Or must purchasers read
them on
> > the screen?
>
> Printable.  Not everyone is comfortable with online reading.  Also,
> remember to include pagination on your ebook, so that if it is
> printed out, the sequence of pages is easily identified.
>
>
> Mani Sivasubramanian, M.D.
> The Ezine Publishing Guide
> http://www.DrMani.com/ezine-publishing/index.htm
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>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 2
>    Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:44:10 -0000
>    From: drmani@vsnl.com
> Subject: Re: Re: Ebooks
>
> > Is anyone selling ebooks or are you just giving them away for free?
> >
> > Lewis
>
> I'm selling mine - and giving away a sample chapter for free.
> If surfers like the quality and style of your free content, there's
> a greater chance they'll buy the paid-up content too.
>
> Mani Sivasubramanian, M.D.
> Ezine Launch - the ebook to help LAUNCH your ezine!
> http://www.DrMani.com/business/ezinelaunch.htm
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 3
>    Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:44:10 -0000
>    From: drmani@vsnl.com
> Subject: Re: Re: ezine announcements
>
> On 13 Jan 2001, at 15:31, Mydenise@aol.com wrote:
>
> >  While I am very grateful they announced my ezine, I am disturbed on how
it
> > was written up.  My concern is their description will set up false
> > expectations for some of the subscribers as to the nature of my ezine.
>
> Dear Denise
>
> One of the major reasons for readers deciding to unsubscribe
> from your list is that the content they find isn't what they need
> or expect.  It adds enormously to the list administrative work,
> esp. if you are doing this manually yourself.
>
> A workaround I've found useful is to offer a sample issue by
> autoresponder email and on your website.  This lets readers
> get a feel for your publication and make more informed
> decisions about signing up for it.
>
> I've started promoting this sample URL and email address
> instead of my ezine's, and then give detailed subscribe
> instructions at the end of the sample issue.  It has brought
> down the number of new subscribers signing up - but has
> also let me retain most of those who do sign up !
>
>
> Mani Sivasubramanian, M.D.
> The Ezine Publishing Guide
> http://www.DrMani.com/ezine-publishing/index.htm
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 4
>    Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:44:10 -0000
>    From: drmani@vsnl.com
> Subject: Re: Questions about Ad Swaps
>
> Hi Nancy
>
> > 1. What have your experiences been with using ad swaps to grow your base
of
> > subscribers?
>
> Very useful, provided the ezines you are swapping ads with reach a
> similar audience to your own.
>
> > 2. If you do believe in ad swapping, do you arrange the swaps yourself
or go
> > through a service?
>
> Although a service makes it simple, the best results can be obtained
> from ad swaps on a few hand-picked ezines that complement your
> own, or are on topics related to your own.
>
> On my ezine website, I have an article titled - GET 'EM - that
> details the process of setting up joint ventures to gain ezine
> subscribers.
>
> > 3. If you go through a service, how do you handle getting matched up
with
> > other e-zines that are incompatible or possibly downright offensive to
your
> > audience?
>
> Most services give you the final choice about running an ad.  If you
> feel there isn't a match, you can opt not to run that particular ad.
>
> Mani Sivasubramanian, M.D.
> Ezine Launch - the ebook to help LAUNCH your ezine!
> http://www.DrMani.com/business/ezinelaunch.htm
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 5
>    Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:44:10 -0000
>    From: drmani@vsnl.com
> Subject: Re: How to send out a newsletter?
>
> On 11 Jan 2001, at 21:00, rickty@weblnk.net wrote:
>
> > I am starting a newsletter. How do i get it out to the
> > subscribers? Is there a place that will do this for free
>
> Dear Lou
>
> There are a few very good, yet free, ezine distribution services
> around.  The ones I've used over the past three years are:
>
> ListBot - http://www.listbot.com
> Topica - http://www.topica.com
> Egroups - http://www.egroups.com
>
> Mergers and buyouts have consolidated the field and these three
> are the current *big gorillas*.  Each is a comprehensive, good
> service, with few differences that would make one preferable over
> the others.  Check them out and select the one you are most
> comfortable with.
>
> And yes, they all run a single ad in every post that you send out.
> But you can opt to have it removed by paying a small fee.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Mani Sivasubramanian, M.D.
> Ezine Launch - the ebook to help LAUNCH your ezine!
> http://www.DrMani.com/business/ezinelaunch.htm
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 6
>    Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 18:11:57 -0700
>    From: Lewis Heussmann <webmaster@netified-classifieds.com>
> Subject: Re: Ebooks
>
> Hello Everyone:
>
> This is my first time in contacting the group and have a question
> maybe some of you
> have encountered before.
>
> As the owner and publisher of the weekly ezine
> "Netified-Classifieds Gazette" I have
> several ebooks offered on my website for free, but have had
> little response in people
> downloading these books.
>
> My question is what is the best way to bring these ebooks to
> people's attention and let
> them know I have them available for free download from my
> website?
>
> The ebooks I have available are listed below.
> Thank you for your time.
> L.W. Heussmann
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Netified-Classifieds Gazette"
> Free Weekly Ezine with Featured Articles,
> Marketing Tips, Tip of the Week Article
> and classified ads.
> "http://www.netified-classifieds.com"
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Free E-books!"
> Bed and Breakfast Inns of Washington State
> Bed and Breakfast Inns of Colorado
> Mexican Cuisine
> Your Insiders Guide To The Best Free Advertising Sources!
> Press Releases, Unleash The Power of Free Publicity
> Sciencetific Advertising
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 7
>    Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:18:24 EST
>    From: hawaiibiz@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Ebooks formatting
>
> Hi Ray
>
> > 1.  Which is the better (more universally accessible) format: PDF?
HTML?
> > Some other proprietary  or locked "e-book" format?
>
> PDF is a universal platform as both PC's and Mac's can view the ebook.
> But, it's a good idea to offer both formats, some people will have trouble
> setting up Weblinks with the PDF version and you may find yourself having
> to provide tech support.
>
> > 2. Should ebooks be locked so that only the purchaser can open them...
> > should the lock be tied to  one machine? Is it worth the effort to go to
such
> > extreme security?
>
> Security for HTML compilers is easy and you don't need to do anything
extreme
> to protect your content. If they want to copy it bad enough they will
anyway,
> no matter what you do.
>
> I know that there's a new compiler for $197 that is supposed to produce a
> really secure ebook, but THAT is extreme. And the feature to disable the
> ebook regarding refunds is probably irrelevant.
>
> For under $30 Active Ebook Compiler offers extremely good security. I've
> heard that HTML Compiler Pro ($40?) also can lock the ebook to a computer.
>
> PDF on the other hand I've heard will run around $5000 for Adobe's secured
> version.
>
> There's a new service you may want to look into although I'm not sure
> if it's functional yet: http://epublishingetc.com/guide.html
>
> > 3.  When you sell your ebooks, are they emailed to the purchaser upon
> > payment?
> > a password/secure link set up so they can download at their leisure?
>
> Many merchants will set up a download link on the "Thank You" page when
using
> a 3rd party MAP to accept credit card payments. Or, as you suggest a
password
> protected url where they can retrieve it at their leisure is also common.
>
> > 4.  Do you allow your ebooks to be printable?  Or must purchasers read
them
> > on the screen?
>
> It's probably a good idea to allow readers to print it out and read the
> ebook off screen. However, if the ebook is highly interactive with the Web
> and not to much readable text it may be irrelevant.
>
> There's a good review of ebook software at: ebookcompilers.com
> Several free alternatives for both PDF and HTML are available.
>
> You may also want to take a look at a new feature that's available with
> HTML compilers that allows you to "Brand" the ebooks, if you plan on
> using an affiliate system to market your ebook for instance.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Alan Fukuda
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 8
>    Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:35:04 -0600
>    From: Doug West <Webmaster@kosoma.com>
> Subject: Re: Re: Ebooks
>
> Lewis,
>
> We have a free one (and it is working GREAT!) and we also
> have several other titles that we sell.
>
> Doug West
> Kosoma
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>
> Lewis Sandbeck wrote:
>
> > Is anyone selling ebooks or are you just giving them away for free?
> >
> > Lewis
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 9
>    Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 12:57:16 -0500
>    From: "Linda Randall" <randall.linda@worldnet.att.net>
> Subject: Moving a List FAST
>
> HELP!  SOS!  My Ezine is under attack!  I need to move my list (2000+
> subscribers) from Topica to an inexpensive service or purchase software
> FAST.
>
> I am on the liver transplant list and was originally scheduled to have
live
> liver donor surgery in January (postponed). I added a person who could
> post to my list at Topica so that the list would stay active while I was
> undergoing surgery.  Unfortunately this person turned out to be
> unscrupulous. I am ashamed at my lack of good judgment, that put my Ezine
> and my personal harmony in such turmoil and now need to make a hasty move
to
> avoid further hostile activity from this person.
>
> For my hasty research I have only found services that are $50 per month or
> more. As my very first paid Ad is scheduled to begin soon at $10.00 for
> just one issue, I really can't afford more than $30 per month. I would
> like to make this a one time move so the service should be capable of
HTML,
> be able to add subscribers directly to the list seamlessly, and be able to
> accommodate the list as it grows at a rate of 100 subscribers per week.
>
> Does this exist?
>
>
> Linda Randall
> Founder/President
> Good Stuff Delicious Nutrition
> Http://www.goodstuffco.com
> Goodies News- Free  EZine on Healthy Food that  Tastes Good!
> Http://www.topica.com/lists/GoodiesNews
> Eat2B-Thin- free Ezine on Weight Loss
> http://www.topica.com/lists/Eat2B-Thin
>
>
>
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>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 10
>    Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 12:22:45 -0600
>    From: "Barb Nelson" <barb@si-partners.com>
> Subject: list services
>
> Hi Linda,
>
> If you're looking for good service at a very reasonable rate, check out
www.NameYourPriceWebHosting.com. I'm sure they can handle all your list
needs at a great price. I've known the owner personally since 1986 and you
won't find anyone more honest and willing to help people in tough situations
than this guy. Best of luck to you!
>
> Barb Nelson
> barb@click-n-buildwebsites.com
>
> SAVE MONEY!
> Build a professionally-designed website in minutes
> and be online in 24 hours.
> http://www.Click-N-BuildWebsites.com
>
>
>
>
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>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 11
>    Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 15:52:47 EST
>    From: BRAISCO@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Moving a List FAST
>
> In a message dated 1/18/01 2:36:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> randall.linda@worldnet.att.net writes:
>
> << HELP!  SOS!  My Ezine is under attack!  I need to move my list (2000+
>  subscribers) from Topica to an inexpensive service or purchase software
>  FAST. >>
>
> In an emergency you could create another list on Topica and move your subs
> over, except for that one special person. Would take a day for topica to
OK
> importing of those subs but it is an option.
>
> Braisco
>
> The Weekly Mind Picker is now on-line!
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>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 12
>    Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 12:15:28 -0000
>    From: "John Dunne" <john@voyage99.freeserve.co.uk>
> Subject: Radio + TV Interviews
>
> Hi Marisa,
>
> you asked:> I'm comping personal stories of my new book on self-promotion.
If you have
> > been able to get TV or radio publicity on your own, without a publicist,
I'd
> > be interested in chronicling your technique!<
>
> I have been interviewed three times on radio and twice on TV here in the
UK,
> without a publicist.  I will be happy to share my experiences on or off
group
> if you think it will help.
>
> John Dunne
> Regent Books
>
>
>
>
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>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
>
>
>



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