I have a book signing tomorrow at Coles, Conestoga Mall, Waterloo, noon to 4:00 p.m. I’m spending the afternoon preparing for it, packing books, show cards, the paraphernalia required for a professional presentation. Tomorrow, inevitably, someone will comment how exciting my life must be — pursing a career as a writer, being interviewed by media, appearing at book signings. I’m always a little surprised by the comment. This thing I do is a job. Just…
The Chapters/Indigo team have featured me on their website this week! Check it out! Must say the team there are great. Remarkable corporate culture that does everything to nurture literacy, authors and books. So far every book signing I’ve done has gone smoothly. Staff had made me feel very welcome. Payment from head office for books sold has been more than prompt, usually before the 30 day term. The online merchandising team have been approachable…
Saturday, April 26, Lorina will be appearing at Coles, Conestoga Mall, Waterloo, noon to 4:00 p.m. to sign copies of her historical novel, Shadow Song, and cookbook, Recipes of a Dumb Housewife. If you’re in the area do come by!If you’re unable to attend, you can catch Lorina at one of the following signings, or purchase her books online at Chapters. o Saturday, April 26, 2008, Coles Waterloo, Conestoga Mall, 550 King Street North, Waterloo,…
By Paul Lima Whether you are writing or talking, communicating effectively is important. To demonstrate the point, I often tell the story of the golf course groundskeeper who hired a young trainee. The day the trainee showed up, the groundskeeper said, “See those bundles of sod on the truck? I want you to re-sod the areas that I’ve staked out around the 18 flags on the golf course. I’ll be back at the end of…
There’s a great article today about Lorina on Six-Figure Freelancer, Paul Lima’s blog. Paul Lima is a freelance writer, copywriter, business writing instructor and media interview trainer. He is also the author of several books on business writing and the business of freelance writing. His latest book is How To Write A Non-Fiction Book in 60 Days.