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WHAT IS A BOOK BUSINESS BOSS?
A BOOK BUSINESS BOSS IS DEFINED AS SOMEONE WHO IS AN AUTHOR, PUBLISHER, ILLUSTRATOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, EDITOR, LAYOUT ARTIST, BOOK PROMOTER OR MARKETER THAT SEEKS TO INFLUENCE, CONTRIBUTE AND DOMINATE IN THE LITERARY WORLD.
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Book Business Bosses
Table of Contents 13 Graphics Bill Lacy Jonathan Snorten Vizions Consulting DesignArtist
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From The Editor
AudioBooks
Photographers Joe Goodwin (Cover Image) Jonathan Snorten Ty Lockhart Miguel Hampton Virtual Assistants Erica Rutherford
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17 Before You Start the Audiobook
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FROM THE EDITOR
MOVE! RESEARCH. LAUNCH. MOVE.
In this issue of the Book Business Bosses, we will expand to include audio books, music and other recordings. Follow and support these artists. If you have a school or organization that loves and supports reading, the BK Royston Book Fair is for Some trends I will never participate in. There are certain clothes, hair styles and fashions that I won't
you. For more information visit, http://bit.ly/roystonbookfairs
wear that look wonderful on others but it is not for me. I can't follow every trend that comes out. I can
Are you an author or someone in the literary
admire the trend and truthfully, congratulate others
community who wants to become a Book Business
on how it looks on them but probably will never try it
Boss? Visit http://bit.ly/bookbusinessboss for more
for myself. Audio books is not one of those trends. As
information on how you too can Join the Book
a publisher, it is a natural trend for me and my clients
Business Boss Community!
to participate. But with each new trend and no matter what it is, you have to do your homework,
Subscribe to the Book Business Boss Magazine so
count up the cost and decide when to jump in.
that you can get the News, Tools and Information
Although I have recorded two books, I am pleased to introduce Ms. Tammi Durden of Tammi Durden
you need to become and succeed Visit http://bit.ly/bookbossmagazine
International, who has recently released her first audio book on Audibles, titled, "Get Up, Dust Yourself Off and Win!" Obtain your copy today! There is an article to consider before jumping into the trend of audio books and in this issues, we will introduce others in the media and recording industry. Books, Beats and Recordings. Let's go!
JULIA A.ROYSTON Author, Publisher and Coach www.juliaroyston.net or www.bkroystonpublishing.com
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BOOK CLUBS! So BK Royston Publishing and the authors of BK Royston Publishing, Royal Media and Publishing and the Book Business Bosses are embarking on new territory. Book Clubs... The flyer on this page is my first Book Club invitation. I will be forever grateful to meeting Michelle Cummings and the Somethin Wit Hair Book Club in Edgefield, SC.
What's Next? You guessed it. More Book Clubs. Because of the more than 200 books that BK Royston Publishing, Royal Media and Publishing as well as the Book Business Bosses Author Community has published, there is something for your Book Club to read, discuss and enjoy! Go to http://www.bkroystonpublishing.com/bookclubs for more information and to receive your free Book Club Resource Guide and select a book of your choice to review for your Book Club!
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NEW RELEASES!
New Releases!
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Jeannie M. Washington
How can a heart, body and soul that is so broken be repaired? How can peace be found when there is nothing but a life of confusion? How can true healing begin and remain? Only the Love and Grace of Almighty God. Take a journey through the life of Hannah Martin and see that in spite of the past, the healing power of God’s Love can surpass anything done by man. This Grace is not just for Hannah for all. Open your heart and experience Hannah’s Amazing Grace that will not leave you Broken but Heal
Ty Norris
What is blocking you from living your best life? What will it take to really overcome and be truly successful? Equipping yourself with the correct knowledge and resources is essential for success in any area of your life. This manual provides principles for overcoming any obstacle in life. As you read, prepare to focus your attention on fulfilling your destiny and complete the “The Business of Overcoming.
New Releases!
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Julia A. Royston
“What’s your plan? Always have a plan,” That’s what my parents taught me. Amazingly enough, until I was much older I thought I was living out a Plan B but realized that I was actually living my Plan A all along. My Plan B really was my Plan A. Is it yours? I have lived long enough to live out my dreams, passions and goals and finding out new goals every day. It’s a wonderful life. My job now is to encourage you to find out your Plan B…or was it your Plan A all along? Let’s find out in the pages of Plan B.
K.D. Brown
To all who the Lord guides to read this book, I pray that you take my words deep within. For if my story can touch, comfort, and start the healing process for one, then my mission has been met.
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Linda & Donald Cook
There is something about the love of Grandparents that is so special. Freya had a super gifted and talented grandpa who would draw her a picture every single day of Kindergarten. A way to encourage, support and love her while she was at school. Enjoy the pictorial gallery of Freya’s Kindergarten School Year.
Terry D. Bible
High school is the one of the best times of your life. Friends, Family, Sports, Learning, Parties and Fun. What more could a young girl as for? A whole lot more. Enjoy all of the experiences of Tish in the final book in the Porch Girl Series during her years at the famous Central High School of Louisville, KY. Be sure to get all 4 books of the Porch Girls Series. Historical realistic fiction at its best.
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La Sonya MoranRoyston
Bullying is NOT cool. Ron had been around long enough to know that bullies and bullying was a bad idea. What he didn’t know as that sometimes bullies needed friends too! Sounds crazy right? Seeing a boy getting bullied at school makes Ron sad. After talking to his Dad and cousins Tyson and TJ, Ron goes to school with a “Bully Plan".
Monica Renee Garcia
In "A Quarter Cup of Pearls to a Cup that Runneth Over," the author takes the reader on a cooking journey coupled with Biblical principles to enhance self-preservation and discernment for Women of God. In spite of the many challenges involved in dating, marriage, parenting, managing relationships and friendships with other women, and other adversities women face, it is important to keep God as the main ingredient in your recipe.
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Sylvia Carlton
Take Life One Day At A Time. That is all we really have. This book will speak to you heart, uplift, encourage and inspire you. We all need a boost now and then. Inspiration is a collection of personal experiences and heartfelt thoughts, sprinkled with a bit of humor. Inspiration will make you think, laugh and maybe even cry, and do a little soul searching of your own.
Julia Royston
Book, Music CD and the Song Book When you Begin Again, you should be smarter, wiser and better. Julia Royston has some experience with starting again. She will give you some key ingredients, steps and processes to “Begin Again.”
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Why Audiobooks Now? The literary industry is always changing and adjusting to the needs of its audience. As a publisher and author, we can’t be any different. We have to always be ready for the changes and meet the needs of our audience. If not, the audience will find another writer and book to fall in love with, purchase, support and more importantly, share and refer to their friends. With that being said, welcome audiobooks. It’s time to get on board. Why? I’m glad that you asked. Some reasons to jump in: Repurposed Content. You don’t have to write anything. The book should be done. If not, get it done before you start this process. If the book is done, great. You are releasing the same material in a new format. Same content, new format, new people equals new profits. Non-Readers. Non-readers still want to learn, enjoy and be entertained. You finally are able to connect with people who say, “I don’t read.” They don’t have to read, just listen. Physical +Audio +Digital +Mobile Audience. All of your current literary bases should be covered. Print, Digital, Audio and Mobile formats still mean, more people, more profits. Multiple Royalties. Immediate increase of your product line and offerings with the audiobook format. If you have 1 title in print, eBook and audiobook. You now have the potential to obtain 3 royalty payments instead of 1 or 2.
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Audiobooks, Now Distribution. There is an even bigger list of distributors now for audiobooks than ever before. Access to more people through additional distribution chains not just Audibles. Rebirth of Your Book. With the additional format, your first or fifteenth book is given new life, a re-launch and a do over. Hopefully, an even better than the first time. Reset Marketing and Promotion Efforts. Reset your marketing and promotional efforts with audiobooks. New graphics, new places, new people, new product with the additional format. Revisit the old friends and you should certainly make some new ones. If you are ready to go further with the audiobook process, reach out to me at http://bit.ly/talkwithroyston and let’s talk about and get started with your audiobook.
Now Available in Print, eBook and Audio!
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Learn Online, Learn Anytime Learning Online and Learning Anytime is not something new. There are online schools all around the world that provide courses for people to receive their certifications and/or degrees when they can and want to learn. People need options and that is what the BK Royston Store offers, materials, courses and information when the customer wants it and not when a LIVE class is scheduled and the instructors are available. There will still be LIVE classes scheduled but those recordings and resources will be available in the BK Royston Store for others to purchase, learn and grow. Visit http://bit.ly/bkroystonstore for all of the courses and information so far. More to come. For more information, email us at bkroystonpublishing@gmail.com or schedule a call at http://bit.ly/talkwithroyston. Let's go!
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The Book Business Bosses is a marketing and promotional service as well as a Membership Community for Authors around the world. The Book Business Bosses hosts online webinars, networking and festival events to support, promote and bring awareness to books and authors. 10 Reasons to Join Book Business Boss Community! 1. Coach | 2. Training | 3. Connections | 4. Events 5. Marketing | 6. Collaboration | 7. Resources 8. Promotion | 9. Exposure | 10. Community For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bookbusinessboss or schedule an appointment at http://bit.ly/talkwithroyston.
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Books Authored by Book Business Bosses
Pat Burke
Brittany Johnson
Vanessa Collins
Roz Jones
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MEET Meet #AudioBookBoss VANESSA COLLINS TAMMI DURDEN
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Meet #AudioBookBoss Tammi Durden
Describe yourself for our readers. Where are you from? (ex. hobbies, favorite music, ministries) I am a native Houstonian with a heart to serve people! I like to maintain positive energy and empowering women is my sweet spot. I enjoy listening to a variety of music, shopping and fashion, being outdoors in nature, reading and love having fun and just enjoying life! How did you start your writing journey? My writing journey began with the desire to help other people by telling my story. I was down for a long time and knew how it felt to be lost and hopeless after experiencing setbacks in life. I believe that everything happens for a purpose. My assignment was to get the message out to the masses that no matter how far you've fallen, you don't have to stay down. You can Get Up, Dust Yourself Off And Win! Tell us about your current book? Get Up, Dust Yourself Off And Win! speaks to those who have, at some age and stage in life, experienced a degree of devastation or even hit rock bottom. Whether you have gone through divorce, teenage pregnancy, bankruptcy, foreclosure, a failed business, suffer from low self-esteem, abuse, loss of a loved one or just can't seem to win in life, this book is for you. What do you want readers to gain from your book? In this book, readers will discover although they may have been knocked down it's not over. The will be inspired to get up and try again. Even when it appears that the odds are stacked against you, there is still hope. Readers will be empowered with practical ways to recover from life's tragedies and disappointments and win in life!
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Meet #AudioBookBoss Tammi Durden What advice would you give a new writer? As a new writer, don't aim for perfection...just write. Even if it doesn't all make sense at first, write it down. Keep a note pad or tablet with you at all times. Thoughts and ideas will come to you at the strangest moments and you don't want to lose it. Finally, have fun with your writing and don't consider it a chore. Keep positive energy surrounding it and make it fun! Congratulations on the release of the audiobook version of Get Up, Dust Yourself Off and Win! What key things did you learn in the audio book process that was different than writing the print book? A few key things that I learned with the audio book process include: (1) Reading your own audio book takes just as much preparation and work as writing it. (2) Having the write team to produce the audio book is imperative. (3) Making sure the audible message of the book is communicated properly is crucial. What is the most surprising thing you have learned in creating your book? So many people listen to audio books now, the support and response to it has been amazing! Name 3 things that it takes to make a successful author, in your opinion? In my opinion, a successful author should: (1) Master their voice (2) Own their message (3) Be relentless about getting their book(s) out to the world!
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Meet #AudioBookBoss Tammi Durden What can we expect from you in the future? You can expect more books from me! I have a couple in the oven that I'm excited about! Where can visitors find you online? You can find me online at www.tammidurden.com. On social media @tammidurden
Now Available in Print, eBook and Audiobook!
Photo Credits for Tammi's Pictures: Patrina Anthony, lead photographer at B2fulphotography and Tammi Durden
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As a School Librarian, one way to raise funds is to host a book fair. Some school librarians host book fairs annually or bi-annually with the support of administrators, parents and other volunteers to subsidize the ever decreasing library budgets. BK Royston Publishing is pleased to announce the launch of Royston Book Fairs. Why? To support libraries by providing quality children's books to represent children of all nationalities as well as offer an additional fundraising opportunity. Currently, the children's book industry publishes less than 10% of its books with children of color as the lead characters. Royston Book Fairs wishes to provide children's books so that all children will see themselves. If you are a librarian, school administrator, staff member or volunteer, email us at bkroystonpublishing@gmail.com, call 502-802-5385 or visit: http://www.bkroystonpublishing.com/bookfairs for more information. If you are interested in being an ambassador for the Royston Book Fairs, reach out to us at bkroystonpublishing@gmail.com and put "Ambassador" in the subject line. More to come...
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Another way to receive profits from the Royston Book Fairs, visit http://bit.ly/roystonbookfairstore, make a purchase and in the comments section place the school and their mailing address and BK Royston Publishing will be happy to donate 20% of the profits of your purchase to that school. If you are a librarian, school administrator, staff member or volunteer, email us at bkroystonpublishing@gmail.com, call 502-802-5385 or visit: http://www.bkroystonpublishing.com/bookfairs for more information.
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What's First Before the Audiobook? You may be an author with a print or eBook and hopefully, both, who is now ready to explore the audiobook world. I want you to take time out to consider some things prior to jumping right in. Counting up the cost is not just about money but the audiobook world has different players, rules and payment plans along with the new format. Audiobook services are a subscription service. Why is that important to know? They already have an audience. They wish to grow their audience and continue to receive the monthly subscription fees. Thus, they demand the highest quality audio materials to be added to their database. Audiobooks are reviewed, critiqued and chosen prior to being added to an audiobook service. Just because you have finished the book doesn’t automatically mean that it will be accepted. Best Books for Audiobooks are non-fiction (that doesn’t rely on pictures, images or graphics to convey the message), fiction, children’s chapter books and not picture books or children’s books with illustrations and poetry works best.
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Reviews of your print or eBook. Did people like your book? That’s a hard question to ask and as an author and artist, I am as sensitive about my work as any one but you need to be honest and determine the reviews and comments regarding your book before beginning the audiobook process. Finished, Final and edited Book – It does matter the length of the book for audiobooks. In my opinion, it needs to be a 7-10 complete chapter book at the least. Before beginning the audiobook process, it needs to be finished. We can review it and determine the editing necessary and let you know that cost. If it is not finished, do not start the audiobook process. Finish the book, then reach out to us regarding the audiobook process. Audiobooks are an investment. I mean an investment of time as much as money. Marketing and promotion are just as or more important with audiobooks as they are with the print book. The audiobook promotional plan has to be with the virtual, digital and internet world rather than the physical world although you should consider having physical copies of the audiobooks as well. Not a lot but some for the older generation who are not as computer savvy. No exclusivity with Audiobooks. I have control issues and I would not be exclusive with one service. I would be willing to take less royalties from one service and have the ability to launch my book with multiple services as well as my own website, rather than to only be able to get royalties from one audiobook service. If you are ready for the next level, connect with us via email at bkroystonpublishing@gmail.com or schedule a free consultation at http://bit.ly/talkwithroyston
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Upcoming Live Classes for 2019 May 16 June 13 September 13 October 10 November 7 December 12 Register at: http://bit.ly/finallyfinishthebook
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Upcoming Book Festival Author Vendors Wanted Register at: http://bit.ly/bookfestvendor
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Meet Authors, Buy Books & Be Inspired! COGIC Women's Convention - May 27-31 Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD BookFest Louisville, June 29th Jefferson Mall, Louisville, KY Essence Festival - July 4-7 New Orleans, LA Alpha and Omega Holy Convocation, July 22-25 Louisville, KY NCGCC Convention, August 4-9 Detroit, MI BookFest Hopkinsville September 15 Gospel Supplies and More Hopkinsville, KY National Black Book Festival, October 24-26 Houston, TX