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Who We Are & What We Do

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Tip #1

We work WITH you on developing YOUR concept! We spend most of our time on the telephone talking with people about the options that will best suit their needs… We don’t try to fit you into one of our pre-sized boxes! Call us at 1-866-389-1482.

Tip #2

We EXPLAIN anything, at ANY time…You can call or write to us anytime, and we will get back to you with an explanation – of questions you have about the industry or anything else having to do with the confusing maze of the publishing world!

Tip #3

We customize all Author Packages to your needs…We have unlimited possibilities available within our Author Packages… From audio books, websites and more!

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We match or beat the rates of all of our competitors! We will match prices of our competitors for all comparable services – try us!

Tip #5

We do PROFESSIONAL work at an AFFORDABLE price. We do extremely high quality work at a price that any author can afford! We do much of the work in house. Call us at 1-866-389-1482 to find out more!

Your Publishing Adventure

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Whatever you spend, whatever you devote to this, it’s worth it!

Maybe you’ll touch one life…Maybe one person will read your story and change…Maybe your story will put thousands of insomniacs to sleep – your plot pulling them away from their difficult days…

Whatever the topic of your book,this will change your life, your career, and the way the world looks at you!

Enjoy it! This is a great adventure!

Inspiration

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Tip #1

Stay true to your story…In this industry, and in the world today, there are many diversions that will come your way… If you are successful, you will be distracted by fame. If you are unsuccessful, you will be distracted by fear… Always remember the story!

Tip #2

You are doing this to help others…Regardless of the subject of your book, you aren’t just in this for yourself! You are making an important connection to other people… You are creating an alternate reality!

Tip #3

Every author has been in your situation! When times get hard, remember that every author has been in a similar situation, and that there is a way out!…

Tip #4

Keep on knocking – the door will open! If you work long and hard enough, you will open the door to this industry. But be prepared for whatever comes your way! It might be the door you were expecting, but more likely than not, it will be a different color, a different shape… You might not even realize you found and enteredthe door! Keep your eyes open, and enjoy your discoveries!

Tip #5

Don’t lose your love for this story…Don’t ever lose your love for your story, and for yourwriting! Your audience is waiting to read your every word!

The Riskiest Way To Publish

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

(Un-)Tip #1

If you want to take a gamble…If you want to risk more than just the success of your book, then over-invest, print too many copies, advertise in publications before having adequate marketing…

(Un-)Tip #2

If you want to end up in the hole. If you want to go into debt, DON’T create a budget! Finances can truly get out of hand if you get carried away, or if you listen to the schemes of many publishers online! Take one step at a time, and never gamble on your book! Under-invest instead… until you see success!

(Un-)Tip #3

If you want spammers to send you 1000 messages/day…If you enjoy e-mail messages about every possible kind of medicine and part of the body, then publish your email address all over the web!

(Un-)Tip #4

If you want people to walk past your book. Though you almost certainly don’t want this to be the  case… If you don’t like people to purchase your book, you should have a terrible, run-of-the-mill cover design! This industry, unfortunately, DOES judge a book by its cover!

(Un-)Tip #5

If you want your books to mold in your basement…The fastest way to have your books grow mushrooms in the basement is to order 10,000 of them! Guaranteed!!

The Safest Way To Publish

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Tip #1

Security is the most important issue. When attempting to be safe in publishing, keep security in mind at all times! Never publish your home address and telephone number, and only publish your email in certain places (in order to avoid spammers!)…But publish your website address everywhere!

Tip #2

Never overspend your budget. Set a good budget, and make sure not to go over it…You need to protect your personal finances in the process of writing and publishing this book! Otherwise your greatest asset is in trouble (you!)…

Tip #3

Start small, don’t take out loans. There are many, many ways to start out small…Research them, or give us a call at 1-866-389-1482, and you will see that you don’t have to spend a fortune!

Tip #4

Make a perfect book. Perfect is a horrible word… But in the book industry, distributors and chain stores really do expect perfection! Elegant layout and vibrant, yet traditional, cover design…Let us help you find perfection for your book!Call us toll-free at 1-866-389-1482.

Tip #5

Listen to friends and family. Always listen to your friends and family, about the financial aspects of the book, and with editing issues. Be smart!

Can I Get Rich As An Author?

Friday, April 25th, 2008

You can definitely en-rich yourself, and you can find rich opportunities in publishing, though, as far as striking gold, your chances are slim. However, if you do good publicity for yourself as well as your book, you will have an opportunity to start a career as a speaker and author, with speaking engagements.

So, how did that guy (imagine one in your head) get several million dollars with his book sales? How did she (over there) get an interview on Oprah, leading to a multi-million dollar book deal?…

Step out of dream-world for a second here… We all hope to get that big break someday… But you are more likely to win the lottery than get a million dollars with your book… Not to discourage you from trying…

But, please, please, be careful in your investments. Don’t print up 10,000 books to mold in your basement! Don’t invest your life savings… Call us up to find out how to save a whole ton of money by checking out the Blooming Twig Author Packages! Or we can just chat about your options!

The big question is whether or not you love this enough to hang on until you find success (or not…) The great thing is, if you do love this career path, you will find success – it will change your life and make your and your family’s legacy much richer! But don’t quit your day job until you are sure you can pay the bills! (You are, after all, the most important asset your book has!)

If you find monetary success, that’s an unexpected bonus! Don’t bank on it! Ask us for tips! 1-866-389-1482.

Can I Get Rich Self Publishing?

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Tip #1

How do I earn a million dollars? The best way to earn a million dollars is NOT to publish a book! Your chances of earning so much money are very slim! But, earning a fair sum is definitely a possibility, if you play your cards right!… If you are set on making a million, make sure to call us for tips: 1-866-389-1482!

Tip #2

How much should I invest in my project? You should certainly consider investing as much as you can, while still maintaining your regular daily life… And of that amount, keep about half for all costs after the book is published – marketing, publicity, and the like!…

Tip #3

How do I find investors? If you are interested in investors, that is a great way to support the book. Offer them the first copies of the book, and an ebook before the printing… Good luck!

Tip #4

Where can I save money? That is not a simple answer! Give us a call: 1-866-389-1482.

Tip #5

Keep enjoyment the #1 reason for doing this! Make sure to always remember that you are in this for the joy of it! If you start basing your writing on money, it just doesn’t hold the same significance!

Making A Living At This

Friday, April 18th, 2008

First of all, keep in mind that it’s near impossible to make a living being an author. Even published authors spend little time at home, jet-setting from gig to gig, under contract with their publisher, and earning only a tiny percentage of the profits their bestseller accrues.

However, when you move into the independent publishing sector, it is actually possible to make a living, but only if you allow your book to promote your career! You can earn good money from speaking engagements, and at each one of them, sell a few books… Not that you’ll be a millionaire right away, but you can definitely do alright!…

If you want to get to the point of making a little bit of money, you will need to have a perfect book, or as close as possible… That means the cover design, the layout, the content – they all must be top notch! Then, the next stage is marketing it…

Don’t over-spend, but don’t be stingy in the publishing process,  if you are aiming for the stars! Just proceed carefully…

Don’t gamble your life’s savings! And come up with a business plan that works! You need only as many copies of your book as you KNOW you can sell! You can always print more at a later time…

So, focus on the appearance and content of the book – make sure everything is absolutely perfect before you go to press!… And order only a few test copies…

Test the waters, then go for the big run later, once you have  proven that the book is selling to your target niche markets! If you need some help in developing a plan and a budget, we would be happy to speak with you: 1-866-389-1482.

Can I Earn A Living Self Publishing?

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Tip #1

Should I quit my job?  Never, never quit your day job unless you are sure that you can support yourself OUTSIDE of your book project! It’s not worth betting your future on its success!

Tip #2

Should I invest my savings in this? ONLY invest part of your savings in this! If you over-invest, you might end up in a really tricky situation, with a lot of books, and very little money to support yourself! Weigh all of your options before you spend any sum… Call us for a free consultation, 1-866-389-1482

Tip #3

Be cautious and ambitious at the same time! While being quite cautious, don’t forget your ambition! That is what can truly turn attention towards your book!

Tip #4

Market yourself as well as the book! Remember to market yourself as well as your book –think about the book as something that can amplify your ability to give a speaking tour… You are, after all, what you are ultimately trying to bring to the public!

Tip #5

Aim for perfection on a low budget! You WILL be able to buy perfection on a low budget. Look for the weaknesses of your book, and find the most reasonable ways to right them! Call us at 1-866-389-1482!

Publishing Options And Cost

Friday, April 11th, 2008

There are options for publishing from free to thousands upon thousands of dollars…

You don’t NEED to spend much at all…If you are actively able to selectively choose the services that will cover for your book’s weaknesses and build its strengths, you can have as much success as if you spent a fortune!

For example, if you write and illustrate a children’s book, a little layout work can do wonders… But if you have a rough manuscript for a four hundred page novel, you might particularly want copy-editing instead!

Always remember, it is far better to spend less than necessary instead of more… If you over-spend your budget, you are jeopardizing the most important part of your publishing adventure (you!)…

Don’t bet on selling tons and tons of books from the get-go…Test the water with a short-run printing… You will also be able to find all the errors that you would have had to live with for 10,000 copies otherwise!