Yvonne Perry on University of Masters

Join me tonight (Thursday, August 31) as I interview Pamela Harper in a one-of-a-kind interactive teleclass where we will discuss The Three Most Powerful Steps to Manifesting Your Life Purpose and Prosperity.Pamela Harper is the Founder and President ofhttp://www.universityofmasters.com/

Here is your chance to find out what the University of Masters is all about. Listen to my F.REE Tele-class and get ready to become the "Wakeful Dreamer" this Thursday, August 31st at 7:30 p.m. Central Time. The lines will fill up quickly so reserve your spot NOW by going to http://www.universityofmasters.com/teleopt.html. Phone in and have your questions ready for Pamela “The Queen of Visualization”.

Yvonne Perry
Freelance Writer
Author and Owner,
Write On! Creative Writing Services
http://www.yvonneperry.net
Email me at: writer@yvonneperry.net

Journal For Everything

As a freelance writer, being organized is very important to getting anything done. I have many tasks going at once, but I can usually put my finger on whatever I'm looking for. To the untrained eye my desk would look like a paper mill had exploded in my office. To me, it means I'm being productive.

The organization method I use is very simple. I keep major appointments and my contact database in Microsoft Outlook. I write a daily to-do list for each day in a journal that I keep on my desk. Not only is this a good way to remember those little things that need to be done (simple reminders like go to post office to mail book, find article on so-and-so, call this person, Google such-and-such) it serves as a record keeper. I use the journal when I am on a call with a client and I jot down notes about their project as well as their email address, phone number, URLs, etc. Then, I can go back weeks later to retrieve the info.

I don't take the journal out of my house. It contains too much personal info on my clients and is too valuable to me to risk leaving it in a public place. Instead, I carry a small pad and pen in my purse that I can use when I meet a client. I take notes (including the tax-deductible mileage to the meeting) and then transfer the info to my journal when I return home.

I find it helpful to close my day by writing down my to-dos for the next day, and turn off the computer. Otherwise, I'll find myself back at the keyboard at midnight!

Maybe this tip will help you make more of your day.

Back to Health the Whole Foods Way

Looking for a simple and satisfying way to optimize your energy, promote health and maintain a normal body weight? Kansas City Holistic Centre Physician Bethany Klug, DO shows you how in her internet course “Back to Health the Whole Foods Way.” Learn the basics of whole foods eating and strategies to make the whole foods way your life long way.

Food is the foundation of health. No vitamin, herb, miracle drink and certainly no drug has the impact on your long-term health the way your “daily bread” does.

The evidence continues to mount. The diet that that has been status quo for most Americans since the 1950’s—packaged, flavored, processed and refined—is clearly responsible for the maladies of western civilization: obesity, diabetes, depression, heart disease and cancer. If you are like Dr. Klug’s patients, you never learned about food in its original state: minimally processed, vital, alive, and full of energy. And you probably never felt what it gives you: energy, health and a normal body weight!

Back to Health the Whole Foods Way with Bethany Klug, DO. Participate live every 1st and 3rd Friday at 2:30 central time or listen later via MP3. Sign up at University Of Masters.

Taryn Simpson on Media Bistro

Taryn Simpson, one of the Write On! team writers, was featured on Media Bistro (a writer's site) as an "up and coming writer". Read Taryn's profile at http://www.thisnext.com/by/tarynsimpson/profile/
I'll let Taryn tell you more about this in the comments.

Mindy Schwartz Photography at Alive Hospice

Mindy Schwartz (MSS Photograpy) is showing her photography at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

She is donating 10% of any pics that sell to the Hospice....so if anyone would like to purchase, a portion goes to a great cause. The motif of the pictures are flowers and nat ure (they are gorgeous). The dates she is featured is Labor Day - October 31 at Alive Hospice.
Here is a link to Mindy's website: http://www.mss-photography.com/
Here is a link to Alive Hospice: http://www.alivehospice.org/
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Becoming an Organized Freelance Writer

As a full-time freelance writer and business owner, every minute of my day is accounted for. That means I need to be organized in order to reach my daily goals and long-term objectives.
The organization method I use is very simple. I keep major appointments and my contact database in Microsoft Outlook. I write a daily to-do list for the next day in a journal that I keep on my desk. Not only is this a good way to remember those little things that need to be done (simple reminders like go to post office to mail book, find article on so-and-so, call this person, Google such-and-such) it serves as a record keeper.

I use the journal when I am on a phone call with a client and I jot down notes about their project as well as their email address, phone number, URLs, etc. I don't take the journal out of my house. It contains too much personal info on my clients and is too valuable to me to risk leaving it in a public place. Instead, I carry a small pad and pen in my purse that I can use when I meet a client. I take notes (including the tax-deductible mileage to the meeting) and then transfer the info to my journal when I return home.

See Yvonne's business website at www.yvonneperry.net.

WORD OF MONTH

Having an extensive vocabulary is important to a writer. Therefore, In each issue of Writers in the Sky, I will introduce and define a word that we use don’t often use. This word this month is:
Saccade (sa-`kod)
a rapid, irregular movement of the eye as it changes focus moving from one point to another; for example, while reading this blog.

You Are What You Love

You Are What You Love (Purple Haze Press 2006) by Vaishali is a Spiritual GPS map by which you can find your inner way home again. It shares a heartfelt and soulful exploration of the truth of why we are as Spirit, in need of a human experience.

The central core of the book is based on the wisdom of the Swedish mystic Emmanuel Swedenborg, and his insights on the nature of Spirit. Vaishali who has spent years gaining a profound understanding of the mystic Emmanuel Swedenborg progressive work and its wisdom has become the central core of her book You Are What You Love. Swedenborg says that heaven gave him permission to break through the purely spiritual dimension: where nothing is physical or mortal, only spiritual beings that make up the various levels of heaven. Though Swedenborg’s discoveries, Vaishali demystifies mysticism by in You Are What You Love by offering answers to many thought provoking questions about the pursue and attainment of Ultimate Truth…

Vaishali, follows the thread of Christianity, Buddhism, Sufism, Hinduism and the Jewish religions and ties them back to this central core teaching to reveal that we do not have love, we ARE love. You Are What You Love is designed to radically change the hearts of the reader, by freeing their love with truth of who and what we are. Consult the guidance of your heart to see if this love prescription is right for you. For More Info, a review copy or book on tape of You Are What You Love or to schedule an interview with Vaishali: Contact Stephen or Aime McCrory @ The Business Muse. 310-228-0943 thebusinessmuse@gmail.com.

FOR MORE ON VAISHALI VISIT: www.purplev.com. Audio Files also available per request.

Help Search Engines Help You

One of the most important things I did to promote my business was to have my Web site redesigned by a professional web designer who knew what the search engines liked and didn't like. When he looked at my site, he noticed that I had things on my pages that were actually repelling Google or Yahoo search engines--things like pasting text from a MS Word document into the editing page of MS Frontpage. If you want a clean page that the engines will easily read and find, you need to use code language. That was something I knew very little about so I hired Jerry with Coolcats. Once my site was cleaned up and redesigned, the business leads really started coming in and I had more than paid for my investment in a professional designer.
See for yourself what a Web designer did for my site: www.yvonneperry.net.

Now's the test and here's where I need your help. What words or phrases would you use if you were looking for a writer or ghostwriter? Please post your findings. Any one responding to this post will recieve a complimentary eBook from me.

The Working Writer's Coaching Program

Writer Suzanne Lieurance is known as "the Working Writer's Coach." That's because she has created a unique program that helps those who like to write become "working" freelance writers. Her program is called The Working Writer's Coaching Program and it includes an intensive 8-weeks of personal one-on-one coaching between Lieurance and each writer she coaches.
"It's hard enough learning how to write for publication," explains Lieurance, "developing a freelance writing career - one that allows writers to only write for a living - is even harder to do, especially for someone just starting out who doesn't really have a plan. My program helps writers develop a plan and then use that plan to create the freelance writing career of their dreams."

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August 25, 2006 in Writing and

by Godfrey Harris
If you are looking for a way to sell your books internationally, you might be interested to know that once a title is published abroad, it is sometimes easier to find a publisher. International Publishers Alliance (IPA), a cooperative serving small and independent book specialists, was started by two Florida publishers who wanted to expand their displays while sharing expenses. I, Godfrey Harris, shared many of my titles with IPA and enjoyed great success before being asked to take over the organization in 1993.

Books can be shown at other shared stands, but only IPA has proven its ability to consistently sell rights to foreign publishers, arrange distribution contacts, and deal effectively with agents, brokers, scouts, reviewers, printers, and others in the book trade through a synergistic effort to represent the broadest possible array of titles at the major international book fairs. Space on other shared displays may be cheaper, but publishers have said that IPA provides the best representation through its long established contacts, the fastest end-of-show reporting, and the most consistent one-on-one free assistance, In fact, one publisher said that the generic foreign rights agreement that IPA provides would cost more than twice as much as the cost of one show.

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT IPA
I am very pleased with your efforts and look forward to utilizing your services again next year. I appreciate the good work you do and all your support.” ~Dr. Joe Rubino, Vision Works Publishing

“[The]…professionalism, follow-up, organization, and attention to detail makes it very easy to do business with [International Publishers Alliance.] I highly recommend your service to those who want professional representation.” ~ Wise Owl Books

...thank you for the superb job you did for our company at the ... Frankfurt Book Show. We had our books in two booths and the difference was similar to the difference between a lush rain forest and a barren desert. From the other booth we had no interest at all. Nothing! The inquiries from your booth will probably yield thousands of dollars of business... ~ JDV Publishing Co.

“Thank you for always thinking about us and our marketing opportunities.”~ Fairy Messages
Having organizations such as yours, with creativity and gumption...is one of the reasons I’m…proud to be [at] Publishers Weekly.” ~ Roxane Farmanfarmaian

“Writers find many hands ... offering help. Very few hands can provide help. Godfrey Harris can and does.

The IPA booth at the Frankfurt Book Fair did more for our work than any other we thought might. And the reason is truly individualized attention.” ~ Tania Wisbar/John Mahoney, The Last Cemetery in Berlin

“Thanks for all your hard work for small publishers!” ~ Mary Jeswald, Orangefoot Publishing Company

The 2006 Frankfurt Book Fair is coming in October: Each year, most publishers gear their new titles or publication plans to the Frankfurt fair. It is the year's most important benchmark for publishers of what is and what is to come. It is not only a remarkable market for selling foreign rights and obtaining distribution deals; it is also the best time and place to catch up on all pending foreign arrangements. If you would like to join International Publishers Alliance in our 23rd consecutive appearance at one of the busiest stands in the major International Pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair, please signal your interest by email to hrmg@aol.com. We will in turn send you an explanation of the next steps in the process and the key dates you need to keep in mind.
The price of representation at Frankfurt is $285 for one title, $255 each for two titles, and $220 each for three or more titles. We need two books for display and we need our catalog information form completed before eligibility for our stand--No. 8.0 K980--this year at Frankfurt.
Godfrey Harris, IPA’s Executive Director, has been involved with International Publishers Alliance since 1990. He is a former university instructor in political science, U.S diplomat, and member of the President’s Executive Office. Harris has been CEO of Harris/Ragan Management Group, a public policy consulting firm, for 38 years. Harris/Ragan’s publishing subsidiary, The Americas Group, specializes in public policy and business books. It currently has more than 20 titles in 40 different foreign editions in the marketplace. As Director of The Americas Group, Harris has been a respected observer of publishing developments for the past 17 years. He is also a member of Publishers Marketing Association and the Book Publicists of Southern California.

The National Publicity Summit in New York City

You’ll be able to personally meet over 70 producers and journalists from America’s top media outlet at The National Publicity Summit in New York City from September 27-30, 2006.. Attendance is limited to 100 attendees. For information about attending the National Publicity Summit please visit Steve Harrison’s website at http://www.nationalpublicitysummit.com/.

Single Talk Radio Show

Single Talk Radio Show MILWAUKEE, WI – Online dating author Cherie Burbach will appear on an upcoming “Single Talk” radio show. The show can be heard live every Saturday from 1pm-2pm (PST) on World Talk Radio.

Burbach, who also works as a consultant for PersonalsTrainer.com, will discuss the key aspects needed for an online profile to be successful, including the number one mistake singles make in their online ads. Burbach, who met her husband on the Internet, has a second dating book in the works. Her first book “AT THE COFFEE SHOP” (iUniverse, January 2005), provides a humorous account of her experience with Internet dating.

“Where ‘AT THE COFFEE SHOP’ was aimed at those new to Internet dating,” says Burbach, “my new book is geared towards those men and women who have tried Internet dating and for whatever reason given up. I’m hoping my book will help them try again, this time armed with advice on what really works – from the profile through the dating stage.”

Burbach feels her approach on advising singles fits in well with the Single Talk format, as the show comes from the point of view of two single, thirty-something women who are trying to shed some light, candor, and humor on what it means to be single in these modern times.

A marketing consultant and freelance writer, Burbach also has written THE DIFFERENCE NOW (iUniverse, February 2004) and A NEW DISH (iUniverse, January 2005). Watch for her first novel FOR THOSE WHO KNEW ZACH, out soon. For more information, please visit her website: www.thedifferencenow.com.

Subscriber Published

Congratulations to Vera Franco Dahm, a subscriber to Writers in the Sky Newsletter, who had a rose bloom in the winter of her most recent challenges.

AN ARTICLE SHE WROTE IS THE COVER STORY FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF HUMANISTIC PSYCHOLOGY -- "NAVIGATING A HEALING PATH"---AHP---AUGUST/SEPTEMBER PERSPECTIVE...

Go to www.ahpweb.org and click on the magazine in right hand corner and celebrate with her.

Nuts, Bolts & Anecdotes

Interesting twists on journalistic interviewing are examined in Paul Chimera's newly available book, Nuts, Bolts & Anecdotes: Journalists Discuss Interviewing and Note Taking in Their Own Words.

You may read more at: http://www.paulchimera.typepad.com/
I hope you'll consider acquiring a copy. And, for journalism educators, you might consider using the book as a supplement in your courses on reporting and feature writing.

Unity Celebration of All Belief Systems

Where do our souls go when we die? Is there a heaven or hell? Can our loved ones communicate with us after the die?

My book, More Than Meets the Eye: True Stories about Death, Dying and Afterlife addresses these and other questions about euthanasia, suicide and crossing over. I enjoy presenting lectures and facilitating discussion on spiritual topics such as these.

I am honored to participate in A Unity Celebration of All Belief Systems sponsored by Prophets of Peace (a shop in Bellevue, TN promoting harmony among all religions) on August 26-27, 2006. My first presentation will be on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and my second presentation is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Both classes will be in Pavilion 43 at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, Tennessee.

During my workshops I will share stories about my near-death and otherworldly experiences. I will also share how spirits communicate with me and how/why I’ve set boundaries to avoid unsolicited visitation.

Here are a few testimonials from those who have read my book:
Your book makes it clear that you know how to provide comfort and help people not be afraid for loved ones who have passed. —A.G.

Have started reading your book—loving it. Yours is the next step after Betty Jean Eadie’s “Embraced by the Light.” The world is ready for your book, now. — J. M.

Oh My God, THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS!!!!! I received your book yesterday and have not been able to put it down. Thanks for writing such a great book. I will post my 10-star review on Amazon today. — D.T.

See www.yvonneperry.net/books.htm to read more about my book or download your F*REE copy of a legal living will. A Shamanic Celebration of All Belief Systems offers a wonderfully spiritual opportunity in bringing people together to enjoy many expressions of worship.
The festival will also feature:

* Tommy Muller, South African Shaman, author of Prophets of Peace: Memoirs of a Witchdoctor, coming in 2007. * Larry Lee, Tai Chi Master: Heal yourself with Tai Chi * Joseph Lyle, PhD: Counselor and Advisor * Teresa McCord, Licensed Hypnotherapist, Guided Meditation Sessions* Music, crafts, artisans, children’s games, and food venders * Camping in a beautiful setting * Darrell Rose of African Dreamland, & the legendary Wailers! Listen for FREE at the Festival! Plus, learn from this legendary drummer for just $50 dollars.
For more information, call 615-668-8242, or stop by Prophets of Peace on the 2nd floor at Bellevue Mall, on U.S. 70 South.

Book Promotion Newsletter

Francine Silverman, publisher of Book Promotion Newsletter, represents authors by emailing Expert Sheets to the media. This low-cost service began in December 2005 and many members have since been interviewed by major dailies and radio hosts. For only $49.50 a year, members are entitled to a year's subscription to Fran's newsletter, her on-line publicity service, and an interview on her radio show, Book Marketing with Fran. Contact Fran at franalive@optonline.net for more information. www.bookpromotionnewsletter.com

The Writer's Pub

The Writer's Pub newsletter has a new small column called "The Congrats Corner" (To celebrate new clients, personal accomplishments, new successful business marketing or networking, new business, etc.) Advertise with The Writer's Pub: ONE TIME ADVERTISEMENT - $10.00 FOR ONE MONTH ONLY TWO OR MORE MONTHS ADVERTISEMENT - $5.00 PER MONTH. See http://www.tarynsimpson.com/
http://www.simpson-epublishing.com/

Co-op for freelance writers and graphics designers

The Lieurance Group, a co-op for freelance writers and graphics designers is actively seeking additional members for the group. There are no dues or fees to belong to this co-op. Members simply market their services and products collectively. Visit The Lieurance Group at http://www.lieurancegroup.blogspot.com to find out more about the co-op and learn how to submit your resume, and writing samples, or portfolio for review. And don’t forget to sign up for their mailing list.

Full-time freelance writer and author, Yvonne Perry, (www.yvonneperry.net) will be interviewed by Suzanne Lieurance during her next writing workshop through University of Masters. Suzanne is a children’s author, freelance writer, and “the working writer’s coach” (see http://www.universityofmasters.com/suzanne.html).

Join these two talented business women as they share “A Day in the Life of a Full Time Freelance Writer.” Anyone who has ever thought about freelance writing will enjoy and benefit from the live teleclass on August 8th. The workshops are recorded so you may listen any time that is convenient for you. Read more about the workshop at http://www.the-working-writers-coach.blogspot.com.

Join the University of Masters and register for the class at http://www.universityofmasters.com/enrollment.html

Man with Three Poles by Barbara Sharp

I first recall writing being called a craft in Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s timeless Gift From the Sea. In Chapter II she tells us that she has a husband, five children and a home just beyond the suburbs of New York. Then, “I have also a craft, writing, and therefore work I want to pursue.”

The matter of craft ironically appeared on an April morning during my customary and solitary walk along the Harpeth River and Mr. Rochford’s lake. In the cool, hushed dawn I walked eastward into the sunrise and came upon a lone fisherman—a normal-looking suburbanite in his 30’s. He was slightly below and to the left of the trail, beyond the tall weeds balanced on the low rocks along the skimpy shore. What caused me to pause momentarily and issue a wry but respectful “you must be VERRRY serious” were his three fishing poles. One he held and worked with his hands but the other two—with their lines also in the water—were affixed to the loops of his pants, one on each side of his body.

Continuing past him the better part of a half-mile to the turnaround gave me ample time to conjure up ideas about the man and his poles. Since he was still there on my way back with his body turned toward me I began with a general inquiry “is there anything IN there?” To my surprise, he informed me of the entire history of the development of Mr. Rochford’s lake, the three champion fishermen who lived across the road that used to return from Percy Priest to release their weighty bass and catfish into this very water, and his very own long list of impressive catches, i.e. fish stories!

Naturally our conversation progressed to the three poles. One was used to fish the area just off shore in the weeds, the other was used slightly farther out in the fringe of the weeds and the third was for fishing in deeper water. Bait differed too—from worms to lizards to artificial types. When he fished the river—a few yards beyond the lake—he again used a different pole and type of bait.

Feeling enriched by our encounter but not wanting to further deter him, we agreed upon the peace of the hour and the sanctity of the place and I went on my way.

Fishing had become his craft. The love of it sprang from him. No doubt in the beginning he was disciplined and patient. Constant fishing yielded strength and skill fine-tuned by attention, devotion and ingenuity. He had fished and fished until he came to trust the process and his own artistic stability. How much like fishing is writing with its poles as our pens!

Barbara Sharp is a member of the Write on! Creative Writing team. Barbara's non-fiction writing interests include women's health, lifestyles, human interest stories, personal biographies, spirituality, religion, and research projects.