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PROMO DAY 2009 a huge success
With 1364 visitors during the event, PROMO DAY 2009 was a huge success.Thanks goes to all the workshop presenters and moderators for their hard work. The workshops were a great source of information and fun to take part in.A special thanks goes to Molly Swodoba for stepping in at the last minute to present about blogging. She ticked off the workshops...
PROMO DAY tomorrow!
PROMO DAY 2009 takes place tomorrow at http://jolinsdell.tripod.com/promodayRemember it's FREE to attend and no registration is necessary. All you have to do is go to the site and join in the fun.FREE online workshops start at 14:00 CET and cover a variety of great topics. Each one lasts one hour. Just log into the workshop chatroom when the workshop...
Moderator: Dawn Menge
Dawn Menge will be moderating the 18:00 and 21:00 workshopsDawn Menge has a Masters Degree and clear credential in Special Education. She has worked with the severely handicapped population for eleven years. She is currently working towards her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. She combines imagination with practical skills to make learning fun....
Moderator: Jay Miller
Jay Miller will be moderating the 22:00 and 23:00 CET workshopsJay Miller is an inspirational writer of children literature. Currently, his 3 books, “Bingo the Banjo Picking Bear”, “Sal and Sally”, and “Opal, Herby and Squeaky” from the *All God’s Critters Series* are producing rave comments and 5-star official reviews from all his fans and followers.Being...
Moderator: Molly Swoboda
Molly Swoboda will be moderating the 17:00 workshop.Bio: Jo said, "Give me a bio." Well, okay, but publishing "The Diary Of A Mad Cartoon Woman" is more history than bio. Almost 60 years of bouncing around in this fleshy system wrecked total havoc on my sanity, so I took up the ol' whisk broom and not-so-calmly dispensed with what was left of it....
Moderator: Tannia E Ortiz-Lopés
Tannia E. Ortiz-Lopés will be moderating the 15:00 CET and 16:00 CET workshopsBIO:Tannia E. Ortiz-Lopés is a writer by profession, a mother by choice, and a wife by the covenant of marriage. She was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico and currently lives in Germany with her husband and two sons. On 2004, she published her first free-style inspirational poetry...
Moderator: Frances Shani Parker
Frances Shani Parker will be moderating the 14:00 CET workshop.Bio:Frances Shani Parker is an award-winning writer, consultant, and former school principal. A hospice volunteer for many years, she is author of nationally endorsed “Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes.” With stories, poems, and general information, she presents...
Sponsor - Linda Ballou
This years event is Sponsored by author and travel writer Linda Ballou. Bio: A love triangle of extremes has proven to be a solid base for my writing. From my roots in Alaska I receive strength, solitude, centeredness and respect for the awful power of nature. My short story Raindrop People and numerous adventure articles including my most recent “Raven...
Workshops and moderators
Workshops taking place during PROMO DAY 2009:Times are shown in Central European Time.14:00 Lael Johnson - Blogging and Journaling. Moderator Frances Shani Parker15:00 John Evans - The Age of Networking: Tips and Tricks to Survive in Today's information Age. Moderator Tannia Ortiz Lopez16:00 Karina Fabian - Marketing for Beginners. Moderator Tannia...
On site Bookstore
On the PROMO DAY site you will find an on site Bookstore featuring a variety of books by the PROMO DAY crew.The bookstore lists books by the PROMO DAY workshop presenters, moderators, sponsor and organiser.From Saturday 9th May you will also be able to purchase your copy of the official PROMO DAY book here. Drop by the bookstore and take a lo...
Samples Page
Samples Page- Your chance to show off you writing skills and maybe catch a new paying assignment or book deal whilst your at it!Send a sample of your writing (can be an article, a poem, a chapter from your book, etc...) in word or pdf format to promoday@ymail.com before 20th April 2009. Please make sure you include copyright information.Don't miss...
WH- Lael Johnson
Workshop Title: Blogging and JournalingTime: 14:00 CETBio:Lael Johnson is the owner of Writer's Eye Advisory Service and Creations Beadwork. She has a varied background in history, marketing management, psychology, community service and facilities management. She is also a trained creativity coach, writer and beader. She believes in celebrating creativity...
WH- John Evans
Workshop Title: The Age of Networking: Tips and Tricks to Survive in Today's Information AgeTime: 15:00 CETBio: Author John Evans was born in 1985 in the small town of Tooele, Utah. From there he spent much of his life moving from place to place, often not staying in one location for more than a few months. Evans has gone on to write one novel, and...
WH- Karina Fabian
Workshop Title:Marketing for BeginnersTime:16:00 CETWorkshop outline:In "Marketing Basics," Karina will offer advice for seeking and reaching your target audience and getting them interested in your book—and you. We'll explore the things every author should do and ways to make your efforts more effective. This will be mainly a Q&A session on the...
WH- Carol Denbow
BIO:Carol Denbow is the author of 5 non-fiction books and co-contributer to another as well as the editor of 9 writers Websites. Carol loves to write and share information with other writers and published authors. In addition, she is a retired business owner, farmer, mom of two, and step-mom of two additional grown kids. Carol's books include: ...
WH- Joyce Anthony
Bio:Joyce A. Anthony is a Pennsylvania-born writer who shares her home with a teenaged son and mini-zoo. Writing is just one of her many passions. Others include her work as an advocate for animal rights and work in the field of both Asperger's and bipolar disorder. Visit http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/ for more information on Storm. Meet the characters...
WH- Elysabeth Eldering
Bio: With a childhood spent traveling the globe, it's no wonder that writer Elysabeth Eldering has a passion for geography! Growing up in a military family, Elysabeth lived in Japan, Germany, New York, Kentucky, and Texas before her family finally settled in a small town in South Carolina. Elysabeth, who lives in Honea Path, SC, has put her globetrotting...
WH- Carolyn Howard Johnson
Workshop Title: Query Letters as Promotion: Let's Make Them Picture Perfect!Time: 18:00 CETBIO:Carolyn Howard-Johnson will be speaking on Query Letters as Promotion: Let's Make Them Picture-Perfect! on PromoDay at 9 am. Pacific Time. Her first novel, This Is the Place, won eight awards. Her second book, Harkening: A Collection of Stories Remembered,...
WH- John Desjarlais
John Desjarlais will be giving a workshop during PROMO DAY about Finding an Agent. The workshop will cover:Who needs an agentWhere to find (and how to read) agent listingsAAR and non-AAR agentsFee-charging and non fee-charging agentsWriting the agent queryMeeting agents at conferencesQuestions to ask an agent when you get an offerWhat an agent will...
Workshops taking place during PROMO DAY 2009
Workshops taking place during PROMO DAY 2009:Times are shown in Central European Time.14:00 Lael Johnson - Blogging and Journaling15:00 John Evans - The Age of Networking: Tips and Tricks to Survive in Today's information Age16:00 Karina Fabian - Marketing for Beginners17:00 John Desjarlais - Finding an Agent18:00 Carolyn Howard Johnson - Query Letters...
FAQ's
What is PROMO DAY?PROMO DAY is a FREE online international event for people in the writing industry. A whole day dedicated to promoting, networking and learning.When is PROMO DAY?This years event takes place on Saturday 9th May 2009. Where does PROMO DAY take place?http://jolinsdell.tripod.com/promodayWho can take part in PROMO DAY?Everyone! Avid readers,...
Review of PROMO DAY by Tannia E. Ortiz-Lopés
Promo Day!, created by Jo Linsdell, is becoming one of the hottest spots for authors and writers from around the world to gather together for a day to talk about their latest projects, their books, and other topics of common interest. It is a day of camaraderie for all friends and an opportunity to meet new authors, too. I have attended two Promo...
Sponsor - Linda Ballou - Book review
Reviewed by Yolanda ReneeWAI-NANI -- HIGH CHIEFESS OF HAWAI’I HER EPIC JOURNEYby Linda BallouWAI-NANI -- HIGH CHIEFESS OF HAWAI’I HER EPIC JOURNEY is a beautifully written epic about a strong independent woman. It is a history lesson written with care and heart about a remarkable people during an amazing time. The Queen Ka’ahumanu, the favorite wife...
Sponsor - Linda Ballou - Book review
Reviewed by Joyce Anthony - Author of StormWai-Nani is like no other book I have ever read. Linda Ballou is a master of language, pulling the reader in and evoking emotions hidden deep within. Her imagery will tickle your senses, allowing you to feel the story more than merely...
Samples Page - Have you submitted yours yet?
If you would like to submit a sample of your writing (could be from one of your books or an article you've written) please send it to promoday@ymail.com with 'sample' in the subject line. Samples should be in word or PDF format. Please remember to include a copyright page.Samples will be posted to the site during the first week of May 2009. This is...
Sponsor - Linda Ballou - Travel Writer
Ever dream of getting great trips for free?Adventure Travel Writer, Linda Ballou, invites you towww.LindaBallouAuthor.com for a free download"How To Make Travel Writing Work For Y...
The Bookstore
Visit the PROMO DAY Bookstore and check out the books now available by the workshops hosts, moderators and sponsors of this years event.A wide selection of genres. Something for everyo...
Sponsor - Linda Ballou - Book review
Wai-nani: Voice from Ancient Hawaiiwww.LindaBallouAuthor.comA review by Barbara Sharp MilbournTravel writer and photographer Linda Ballou delivers a generous slice of Hawaiian history with details of land and sea so vivid, it is almost better than being there.Wai-nani: Voice from Ancient Hawaii is a meticulously researched account of the Hawaiian Islands...
Moderators needed
I still need moderators to help out on Saturday 9th May 2009. If you can offer at least an hour of your time please email me at promoday@ymail.com with the time(s) you will be available.There is a time converter on the PROMO DAY site if you need it.Thank you in advance for your suppo...
Cover art design
Although there was an inital interest in the design the cover art for the official PROMO DAY book contest nobody actual sent me any designs and therefore I will now be selecting the designer instead of having the cover art voted on.As this is the first year PROMO DAY has an official book, maybe future events will get a bigger response from designe...
Video trailers
Have you submitted your video trailer?Just as a film trailer captures the interest of the audience and helps cinema and DVD sales, book trailers give a taste of what your book is about and help generate interest.You can have one made professionally or make one yourself using a programme like windows movie maker.You can have your trailer posted to the...
Workshops
The names of this years presenters and the topics of the workshops are now online at the PROMO DAY site.Times will be confirmed and posted to the site this month.Remember, the workshops are FREE!The presenters really know their stuff and have loads of great tips and advice to share. With the range of topics to be covered, there's something for eve...
Sponsor - Linda Ballou
Author and travel writer Linda Ballou is the official sponsor for this years event. Let's get to know her better.. Larry M.: I just loved Wai-nani. In every chapter I could see your research and your exploration of years you wrote about. I loved her and loved Eku...
Ways you can support PROMO DAY
Post the logo and weblink to your website/blogwrite a blog post about the event and the various features on sitehost an interview with the organiser (me)write a review of the eventlet your 'friends' on myspace, facebook, ning, and any other networking site know about the event.offer your time to be a moderator during the event (needed for both the...
Radio and podcast presenters
If you have or know of a great radio show designed for people in the writing industry or avid readers, I want to hear from you!This is your chance to have FREE pubblicity for your show. Let the hundreds of potential listeners attending PROMO DAY know about it.Do you have a favourite show that offers great information for writers or gives air time to...
Sites for writers
Anyone with a site for writers will benefit from taking part in PROMO DAY.Do you have a site that needs writers? PROMO DAY will be full of them!Whether you need bloggers or freelancers for articles, by taking part in PROMO DAY, you will be able to network with new and experienced writers and maybe find the right person for your job.BE PART OF THE ACTION,...
PROMO DAY Virtual Tour
PROMO DAY takes palce on Saturday 9th May 2009. During the lead up to PROMO DAY I will be doing a virtual tour to promote the event. If you have a website, blog, myspace account, facebook account or any other type of site that you can post to, you can help make it (and PROMO DAY) a huge success.The aim of the virtual tour is to let people know about...
Publishers
Are you a Publisher? Are you looking for new talented authors to add to your label?Come to PROMO DAY and get to know hundreds of authors in the PROMO chatroom. Read samples of authors work.PROMO DAY is an all day event and will be attended by authors from all over the world. Fiction and non-fiction writers, many with manuscripts ready to be sent off...
Magazine/ ezine editors
Do you have a fantastic magazine? Are you on the look out for new talent to contribute to your pubblication?Come to PROMO DAY and meet hundreds of talented writers looking for new assignments.Promote your magazine/ezine in the PROMO chatroom.PROMO DAY is a great opportunity for you to network with writers from all over the world. Don't miss out.BE...
Book cover art designer needed
All book cover art designers wishing to have an opportunity to be the designer of the cover for the official PROMO DAY book should send their design ideas to promoday@ymail.com with 'cover art design' in the subject line by 1st March 2009All entries received will be posted to the site along with the designers information and the design with most votes...
Radio and podcasts
Do you host a radio show or podcasts for authors and writers?Writers are always on the look out for ways to promote their work and learn more about the industry. Let them know about your show and how they can get involved.Send me the link for your site, along with a brief description of the show and contact details and I'll post it to the PROMO DAY...
Call for Moderators
I still need people to be moderators for the event. I will need moderators for each of the workshops as well as for the PROMO Chatroom which will be open all day.Anyone interested please send me an email to promoday@ymail.com with 'moderator' in the subject line'. Please indicate what times you will be available f...
Support PROMO DAY
In order to make PROMO DAY the biggest a best event it can be I need your help. The more people that take part in the event, the bigger the impact it will have for all involved.It's FREE and open to everyone. Please promote PROMO DAY on your websites, blogs and radio stations so that others can take part in this fantastic opportunity too.If anyone...
What does PROMO DAY offer writers?
PROMO DAY is full of opportunities for writers to promote themselves and their work for FREE.Writers can:* take part in the PROMO chatroom discussions* have the video trailor for their book posted to the site* submit a sample chapter to the site* take part in the FREE online workshops on site* take advantage of the other resources available on site...
Website update
The useful websites page has now been updated with new links. The sites listed contain useful information or opportunities for people in the writing industry.If you know of a great site that is not yet listed, please let me know so I can add it to the li...
What is PROMO DAY?
PROMO DAY is an all day international online event for people in the writing industry to promote, learn and network.It's FREE to attend and is full of opportunities for writers and other members of the writing industry to promote themselves and their work/services.The website is http://jolinsdell.tripod.com/promodayMark your calendars! Saturday 9th...
Submit your sample chapter
You can submit your sample chapter to be posted to the PROMO DAY site by sending an email to promoday@ymail.com with 'Sample' In the subject line.Files should be in pdf format. The file should be displayed as follows:- Title page (cover art if available)- Book details (publisher, Copyright, etc...)- Sample chap...
Submit your video trailor
You can submit your video book trailor to be posted to the PROMO DAY site for FREE by sending the code for it to promoday@ymail.com with 'video trailor' in the subject li...
Workshop host- Ron Berry
Workshop: Character websites"You’ve written a book. You have the easy part done. It’s time to market, to sell, this grand collection of words. You know it’s fantastic and everybody and their brother wants a copy. But, how do you tell them? You could send postcards to everybody in country, but that can be a mite expensive. Ah, let’s use the latest tool...
