Thursday, January 2, 2014

not too late to get your book out!

                          Higher Learning Network can take you from a writer/poet to a 
                                                                PUBLISHED Author!



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                             The Passion Principles: Pathways to Purpose, Power & Profit!
                                                       by Radio/TV Personality Zelda Robinson

NSpirational Conversations Vol. 1 with Readers
                                                       (as heard on V103 Troi Tyler Show)


NSpirational Conversations Vol. 2
 with Reader/Videographer Keith McDonald





So, where would you like to begin?


Tuesday, December 17, 2013

FREE 15 second commercial for Authors!

You've spent a great amount of time writing your book, now it's time to promote it!
What good does it do you to have a book, if no one knows about it.

A press release is good (if you know who to send it to!)
but a video promo is even better!

Get your free 15 second commercial today!

for details.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

FREE registration of ISBN# SELF PUBLISHED Soon to be Authors!


FREE registration of ISBN# SELF PUBLISHED Soon to be Authors!


If you intend on self publishing or regular method of publishing, you need and ISBN (International Standard Book Number) to have your book placed in stores, online, etc. 

This is a MUST HAVE number to go the commercial route.  
Numbers can cost upward of $500 but it can be free!
email: HigherLearningNw@yahoo.com for details.

Don't miss out on Christmas, New Year, Black History Month, Women's History Month, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day sales!


Tuesday, November 26, 2013

your ebook ready for the holiday!

If you have not published your story, and tired of telling it to those who want and need to hear it,
now's the time to self publish it online!

 No copies to store in your closet/basement, etc.
 Available on demand
 Inexpensive!

All you need is an email address to get started!
email us for details:
HigherLearningNw@yahoo.com


Monday, November 18, 2013

self publishing 101


 We will teach you how to get your
-ISBN FREE!, produce an ebook, and more!
 Just in time for the holidays!

Here's a SAMPLE from the 
Inner Author Self Publishing Manual!
 
INDEX Chapters
1. How to get started/Writer’s Block
2. Manuscript Development
3. The Editing Process
4. Copyright/Bar Code/ISBN
5. Choosing a Graphic Designer/Your Cover
6. Choosing a Publisher/Printer
7. Turnaround Time
8. What Will It Cost?
9. Marketing/Promotions/ Creative Visualization
10. Sample Press Kit


SECTION 1
1. How To Get Started/Writer’s Block
Now it’s time to get started. I’ve laid the foundation; you have to build the house. Answer these questions and you’ll be on your way.
• Why am I writing this book?_______________________________
______________________________________________________
• What is my book going to be about?_________________________
_______________________________________________________
• Who are my readers?_____________________________________
• Why would anyone want to read this book?___________________
________________________________________________________
• Am I willing to share a part of my personal self?_______________
________________________________________________________
(Readers love your personal business and it sells books!)
• Am I okay with the fact that this book may not become a bestseller?_______________________________________________
• What determines the success of my book?_____________________
• Who determines the success of my book?_____________________


email me now:
    HigherLearningNw@yahoo.com
________________________________________________________________________

Not only can you write your own book, but you can begin to make jobs in your community!

You will eventually need a marketing team!  THINK BIG!

Watch this video!

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Presenting Budgets, Work Samples and Statements



Clcik to register for Granted-How to Craft a Competitive Application

GRANTED: How to Craft a Competitive Application  
An A.B.C & CAR Webinar
Tuesday, October 29 6-730 pm
Presenting Budgets, Work Samples and Statements  

In this webinar, Allyson Esposito, the Director of the Cultural Grants Program for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, will have a conversation with JC Steinbrunner, Editor of Chicago Artists Resource, about how to write a strong grant application just weeks before the DCASE Individual Artists Grant applications open on December 6, 2013.

$10 for CAC members, $15 for general public
free for HATCH, BOLT & Launch residents. 

Register for this webinar 
Who Should Attend
Arts practitioners of all disciplines interested in improving their grant application skills for DCASE grants and grant opportunities in general. 
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
  
Allyson Esposito
Allyson Esposito is the Director of the Cultural Grants Program for the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). Prior to her work with DCASE, Allyson served as the Program Officer for the Mayer & Morris Kaplan Family Foundation in Highland Park, IL. She has also worked as an attorney and as an information technology/risk management consultant.

Esposito has been a practicing dance artist in Chicago for more than ten years. She has been creating and performing dance with The Space/Movement Project since its inception in 2005 and led the company as its executive director from 2007-2012.


JC Steinbrunner
JC Steinbrunner
 is the Editor of Chicago Artists Resource (CAR), a program of theChicago Artists Coalition, as well as a painter, lecturer and founder/director of The Salon Series, an exhibition project for visual and culinary arts.

Prior to his work with CAR, Steinbrunner worked for twelve years as an online creative director and digital strategist. Before that, he was an iron worker.

This webinar is part of A.B.C. Art. Business. Create., a professional development program of the Chicago Artists Coalition. This program is generously funded by the Coleman Foundation, the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation.


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