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Your Publishing Poynters Newsletter: October 1, 2007
PUBLISHING POYNTERS
Book and Information-Marketing News and Ideas from Dan Poynter.
October 1, 2007. Copyright Para Publishing. ISSN: 1530-5694.
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IN THIS ISSUE FROM PARA PUBLISHING
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A. ParaNews (What’s happening)
B. ParaTips (Guidance/advice on specific issues)
C. ParaResources (Sources of helpful information)
D. ParaThoughts (Editorial)
E. ParaFreebies (Giveaways)
F. ParaCalendar (Dan may be coming to visit you)
G. ParaHumor (We saved the fun for last)

4. PAYING BLOGGERS TO MENTION YOUR PRODUCT AND RAISE YOUR SEARCH-ENGINE STATUS.
See PayPerPost
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB118729653805300071-lMyQjAxMDE3ODI3NzIyOTc2Wj.html
5. DAN POYNTER IS COMING TO VISIT. Please alert your writing and publishing colleagues.
Albuquerque, Amsterdam, Auckland, Barcelona, Cape Town, Christchurch, Dallas, Denver,Durban,
Goleta, Halifax, Kuala Lumpur, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Millbrae, Oklahoma City,
Orlando, Puerto Vallarta, Sacramento, Salzburg, San Diego, Seattle, Singapore and
Teleseminars/Webinars (everywhere).
(MORE to be announced soon).
See the ParaCalendar on these content-filled seminars, below. See ALL the listings. Dan will visit
some states/provinces/countries several times.
http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/speaking/calendar.cfm
6. BORDERS TO SELL ONLINE AGAIN. The Borders agreement with Amazon.com is about to expire
and Borders will sell from it own site again. See
http://beta.bordersstores.com/online/store/Home
7. GET THE SELF-PUBLISHING MANUAL FOR $13.57. Yes, the all-new, completely revised 16 th edition
can be yours for much less than the cover price of $19.95. See http://www.amazon.com/Dan-
Poynters-Self-Publishing-Manual-16th/dp/1568601425/ref=sr_1_1/002-1944765-
4811212?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1177864204&sr=1-1
You save 32%. Act now.
8. SHAMELESS NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT—From Para Publishing.
Write your book by-the-numbers: just fill in the blanks.
You have heard of paint-by-the-numbers. It means filling in the blanks according to a pre-determined
plan. PAINT-by-the-numbers is a step-by-step outline that makes you look like a master. This system
in a binder shows you how to WRITE-by-the-numbers.
Writing books is hard work—unless you have a plan. Without a roadmap, it is easy to get lost.
Without noticeable progress, it is easy to become discouraged and lose momentum.
Dan Poynter will supply you with a 33-page book-writing template in a 3-ring binder. You just fill in
the blanks. Each page of the frontmatter, chapter headings and backmatter tells you what to put on
that page—your book is structured and ready for your material. See
http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/information/writing.cfm#mbp
Writing-by-the-numbers will accelerate your book project by helping you visualize the entire project
and by guiding you through the writing process.
9. THREE NEW ONLINE CLASSES COMING THIS FALL TO AUTHORLINK: "Creating a Novel the
Publisher Will Buy," taught by G.P. Putnam/Penguin editor Stacey Barney, now enrolling. Class began
September 15, 2007, continuing into October.
Coming in October 2007, "The First Chapter: Don't Fight It; Fix It," taught by bestselling thriller
writer Bonnie Hearn Hill; and "Classic Comic Book Scriptwriting," taught by Jack Enyart, scriptwriter,
story editor and development expert for such major cartoon properties as Looney Tunes, Alvin and
the Chipmunks, Roger Rabbit, Pink Panther, Johnny Bravo and many more.

For more information click VIRTUAL CLASSROOM at www.authorlink.com, or click the direct link:
http://www.authorlink.com/classroom/classroom.php.
10. SPRECHEN SIE POTTER? HOW HARRY IS SPREADING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. See
http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,2172285,00.html
11. BOOK EMBARGO FAILS AGAIN. Publishers can’t trust the press to honor release dates. See
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/20/books/20greenspan.html?ei=5070&en=ed64d35ef6a59e6c&ex
=1190952000&adxnnl=1&emc=eta1&adxnnlx=1190312638-v+kp2PLWTsVtqVMrWw4NUQ
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To recommend this ezine to another writer or publisher, simply forward the entire newsletter. He or
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13. DAN POYNTER’S SEMINAR WITHOUT YOUR TRAVEL.
You can get Internet access to his 3+-hour New Book Model video program. You will see & hear him
in action with more than 150 PowerPoint slides. It will be just like attending one of Dan’s seminars
without the travel and parking. Dan will take you through writing your book, publishing it and
promoting the book. Nothing is left out. And you can go back to review any part or the entire show
anytime you'd like, as many times as you'd like. This is his complete program—the one he has been
doing all over the world as he flies more than 4,000 miles/week. See the 39-second description at
http://northstarm2s.com/m2sv2/Dan1promo.html (Need high-speed Internet access) and
http://www.selfpublishing-biz.com/
>SEND YOUR NEWS ITEMS to DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com
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In the past, we've told you about The Yack (www.theyack.com) and Shelfari (www.shelfari.com),
sites for social networkers who feel the tiny "books" sections of MySpace and Facebook don't
adequately reflect their love of the printed page. Here's a new one we found: www.goodreads.com.
It has a simple, attractive design and, like the above sites, connects you with a community of
bibliophiles looking for something good to readand talk about. Go here
(http://www.goodreads.com/author/program) to learn how to designate yourself as a published
author on Goodreads, at which point you'll be able to post information on your work and your tour
schedule, or even whet some appetites with a sample chapter.
2. MY MANUSCRIPT WAS EDITED, SO I DON’T NEED PROOFREADING
-- Michele DeFilippo, www.1106design.com
A commonly heard statement, but it just isn’t so. When preparing your book for press, proofreading
the final page layout is an essential quality-control step that should not be skipped, even though your
manuscript has been carefully edited. There’s no such thing as too much proofreading. For some
reason, typos and punctuation errors are just more visible in typeset text than they are in a
manuscript. Formatting inconsistencies and composition issues, such as tight and loose lines and
kerning are also easier to see on paper, as the book will be printed, than on a computer screen. All of
these things should be corrected before your book goes to press. Some typesetters include
proofreading in their per-page fee, and others don’t. Since proofreading adds between 10 and 20
hours to the job, depending on the book, their per-page fee will be higher, but the extra cost and
effort assures you of a quality product that you’ll be proud to market and sell.
3. WHAT CAN THE PMA, THE BOOK PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, DO FOR YOU? See
http://www.pma-online.org/memben.cfm
http://www.pma-online.org/membonly.cfm
4. WHEN WRITING AN ARTICLE FOR A MAGAZINE
--Pam Lontos, PR/PR, http://www.prpr.net
A successful format for an article is to open with a story that presents the problem the article will
solve. Give 3 to 8 tips, strategies, or steps that the readers can take to solve the problem. Give a
very brief, one paragraph summary with a call to action: “When you use these tips, you will....” In
the resource box at the end of the article is where you put your contact information and highlight the
aspect of what you do that you want the readers to know about. It can be your book, your
consulting practice, hiring you as a speaker for their conference, etc.
5. DO COLLEAGUES ASK YOU FOR BOOK ADVICE? Tell them about our f.ree InfoKits. Each will give
them all they need—in writing. See
http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/resources/infokit.cfm
6. THE TEAM: SELF PUBLISHERS AND BOOKDESIGNERS
--Kareen Ross Be It Now! Book Design http://www.bookdesign4U.com
We're a team! We each bring our strengths to the table when we meet. It's amazing to me how it
happens when it happens. The call comes in and I'm told "I'm self publishing my book and I don't
know anything about it, but my manuscript will be back from the editors next week and I just
ordered my ISBN......! HELLO! That doesn't sound like they don't know anything... they are mostly
unfamiliar with the design process.

Where writing is the authors' strength and passion... design and imagery is the designers. Which
really is a process of parts and pieces that fit neatly together like a wonderfully inspired puzzle. One
that catches the attention and motivates the customer to pick up the book, turn it over or open it up,
and eventually purchase it... they are mesmerized by the combination of passions of both author and
designer. This is the response we both desire and work to achieve. One cannot function without the
other.
There are as many ways to accomplish this as there are people doing it, each with their own style
and technique for getting the attention. And fiction and not-fiction books have a unique look and feel
to them as well. It's important that your vision is achieved.
For a lot of authors, price is another important factor in choosing the designer to work with. Pricing is
as unique to each designer as writing is to each author. Some designers find that a flat rate works
best, where others price with a base rate for production time and special services are added and
priced based on the work and time they will take. One is not better than the other just different, like
each book is different. And as it applies for your project is how the choice is made.
What is important for the author is that the recipe of the two of them fits. The phone conversations,
the advice freely given, tone of voice, suggestions and responsiveness.
Does their pricing structure, time-line, ways-of-doing business and focus match. I suggest an author
make a list of what's important for their book and or cover or interior design and use when
contacting designers as a base for their discussions.
The coming together of author and designer is the last step before the actualization of the book... the
printing! Which is another process to be discussed at a later date.
7. GET YOUR DOMAIN NAMES NOW!..... DON'T WAIT
A monthly tip from Rick Frishman Pres of Planned TV Arts
http://www.plannedtvarts.com
You MUST have your name, misspellings of your name, The Title of your book, all reserved WAY
before your book comes out. In Fact- If you are thinking for writing a book- I want you to write down
TEN potential titles for your book NOW and reserve them today. How much does it cost to reserve a
URL....? $50? $30? $20? nope $8.95. We have a special web site getter for authors that is VERY
CHEAP. Go to http://www.rickscheapdomains.com
You must reserve all of these URL's today. URLS are real estate. If you can't get your name- (it is
taken) Here is what you do. Lets say your name is John Smith - and you can't get it. Try to get
THEJOHNSMITH.COM or THE ORIGINALJOHNSMITH.COM or JOHNMITHAUTHOR.COM or
JOHNSMITHSPEAKER.COM. Got it?
If you can't get the URL for the title of your book- better start thinking of another title.
Also... ALWAYS get DOT COM! Not DOT NET or DOT BIZ . So do it today- it is only
$8.95 http://www.rickscheapdomains.com
More on what to do with your WEB SITE in the next newletter. Happy Hunting!
8. TO SELL MAXIMUM COPIES, WRITE YOUR BOOK FOR YOUR AUDIENCE
--BookCoach Judy Cullins judycullins@cox.net, www.bookcoaching.com

It's always best to write the book your audience wants rather than write a book and hope others will
buy. When your picture your specific audience while writing each chapter, you will engage them
more because you speak personally to them. General information for all audiences doesn't sell nearly
as well, and your writing is not nearly as clear as with specific solutions for a specific audience.
==SHARE YOUR TIP. Send it to DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com
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5. THE TIMES STYLE AND USAGE GUIDE (published in book form January 2003) aims to provide
writers and sub-editors with a quick reference to contentious points of grammar and spelling and to
guide them through specialized areas where confusions have arisen in the past. The alphabetical list
has been augmented by a What's New section for easy reference; and there are seven specialist
sections on the Armed Forces, the Arts, the Churches, the Courts, Politics, Sport and Titles. See
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/tools_and_services/specials/style_guide/
6. IF YOU OR A COLLEAGUE ARE WORKING ON A SPECIAL GENRE, we have specific resources for
you.
--CHILDREN’S BOOKS: Resources for Writing, Producing and Promoting Juveniles lists the help you
will need to write, produce, publish and promote this unique type of book.
Document 610, 5 pages, Paper: $11.95; self-service Electronic: $7.95.
See and scroll down at http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/resources/allproducts.cfm
--COOK BOOKS: Resources for Writing, Producing and Promoting Books on Food lists the help you
will need to write, produce, publish and promote this unique type of book.
Document 613, 7 pages, Paper: $10.95; self-service Electronic: $6.95.
See and scroll down at http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/resources/allproducts.cfm
--NEW AGE BOOKS: Resources for Writing, Producing and Promoting Books on metaphysics, the
occult and new thinking. Provides the leads you need for more information. Names and numbers.
Document 617, 3 pages, Paper: $9.95; self-service Electronic: $5.95.
See and scroll down at http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/resources/allproducts.cfm
--RELIGIOUS BOOKS: Resources for Writing, Producing and Promoting theological books. Lists the
information sources you need to successfully publish and promote religious books.
Document 618, 4 pages, Paper: $9.95; self-service Electronic: $5.95.
See and scroll down at http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/resources/allproducts.cfm
--SCREENWRITING: Fiction (theatricals) & Nonfiction (documentaries) by Gail Kearns is jammed with
tips, ideas and resources on writing screenplays from Movies-of-the-Week to sitcoms. She also tells
you how to protect your work.
Document 638, 8 pages, Paper: $11.95; self-service Electronic: $7.95. See and scroll down at
http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/resources/allproducts.cfm
--TRAVEL BOOKS: Resources for Writing, Producing and Promoting Guidebooks. Lists the information
sources you need to successfully publish and promote travel books.
Document 616, 5 pages, Paper: $10.95; self-service Electronic: $6.95.
See and scroll down at http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/resources/allproducts.cfm
7. BUSINESS NAME & TAG LINE GENERATOR.
19 steps to create a company name or tag line that sparkles with distinction.
-- Marcia Yudkin
See
http://www.yudkin.com/generate.htm
8. CALLINGALLAUTHORS.ORG --- learn the business of authoring a book.

See www.CallingAllAuthors.org
9. BARBARA FLORIO GRAHAM'S POPULAR WORKSHOP, WRITE IT! SELL IT! SELL IT AGAIN!, is now
available in booklet form for just $15. This workshop was presented to the Canadian Authors
Association annual conference in July, and all 30 participants gave it high evaluations. Go to
www.SimonTeakettle.com to read a full description and ordering information.
10. THREE NEW ONLINE CLASSES COMING THIS FALL TO AUTHORLINK: "Creating a Novel the
Publisher Will Buy," taught by G.P. Putnam/Penguin editor Stacey Barney, now enrolling. Class begins
September 15, 2007. Coming in October 2007, "The First Chapter: Don't Fight It; Fix It," taught by
bestselling thriller writer Bonnie Hearn Hill; and "Classic Comic Book Scriptwriting," taught by Jack
Enyart, scriptwriter, story editor and development expert for such major cartoon properties as Looney
Tunes, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Roger Rabbit, Pink Panther, Johnny Bravo and many more. For
more information click VIRTUAL CLASSROOM at www.authorlink.com, or click the direct link:
http://www.authorlink.com/classroom/classroom.php.
11. ONLINE BOOK PUBLICITY WORKSHOP HELPS AUTHORS BUILD BUZZ
--Sandra Beckwith
Got a book coming out you want to hype? Has your publisher’s publicist moved on to other projects?
Do you have a book in stores that you know deserves more media attention than it’s getting? Are you
working on a proposal that would benefit from a better understanding of what you can do to promote
your book? You need “Book Publicity 101: How to Build Book Buzz,” a dynamic online course taught
by a veteran publicist and author. Offered October 1-26, 2007. See
http://www.buildbookbuzz.com/workshops/book-publicity.htm
12. NEED A COVER DESIGNER? See the Supplier List at
http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/resources/supplier.cfm
13. NEED AN EDITOR OR PROOFREADER? See the Supplier List at
http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/resources/supplier.cfm
14. POEM GENERATOR. See
http://www.festisite.com/poems/generators/
15. SPIRITED WOMAN CIRCLE CONVERSATION SERIES CONCLUDES 2007 SEASON with mega-selling
thriller author Gayle Lynds,. Popular "up close & personal" monthly 1-hr. phone conversation series
with famous women authors wraps up this season's "live" telechats on October 2 (10-11 am PST).
Lynds will talk about the intrigue of mystery writing, what it's like to co-write a book (with Robert
Ludlum and others), the joys, the pains, and the realities of being a bestselling suspense novelist,
and more. Please note: Excellent MP3 & CD library of past guests available (Fannie Flagg, Janet Fitch,
Carly Phillips...) http://www.TheSpiritedWoman
16. AUTHORS' SPEAKEASY, Speaker Services production, Friday-Sunday- November 9-11
Authors need to promote themselves and their books. To get their books out to the public — for any
effective action at all — there will be networking, book signings, media interviews and speaking
engagements. In order to be successful at the media adventure, you — the author must master the
media. AUTHORS' SPEAKEASY is a playful, provocative, focused three-day comprehensive event
specifically designed to catapult authors to the next level of media mastery. Authors: Identify your

Niche-Pitch®, Master your Message, Master the Media, 2-3 minute Interview Video Segment.
Learn more and register http://www.speakerservices.com/authorsspeakeasy
==SHARE YOUR RESOURCE. Send it to DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com
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2. You can read my f.ree eBook ERIC'S SAVING GRACE at this address:
http://www.shemayisrael.co.il/publicat/schwartz/6B/Eric.pdf
Eric Mittleman was an ordinary man living a solitary, unremarkable life until one day he gave hope to
a little dog and got more than could have ever imagined. A book about friendship, love and a helping
paw.
3. INFORMATION ON SETTING UP AND RUNNING YOUR PUBLISHING BUSINESS - FRËE. See
http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/information/business.cfm
4. F.REE 20 PAGE EBOOK "20 HIGH OCTANE BOOK WRITING AND MARKETING TIPS" with monthly
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==>SHARE YOUR FREEBIE. Send it to DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com
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September 25: NEW YORK CITY. Turning Speeches into Books. New York City chapter of the National
Speakers Association (NSA/NYC). Fmi: Debra Burrell, LCSW, 212 754 6232,
DebraBurrellCSW@aol.com. http://www.nsa-tri-state.org/
September 27: VALLEY FORGE. Writers Conference. Fmi: John Harnish, enjoyoften@comcast.net,
(610) 520-2500. http://www.authorsconference.com/
September 28-30: VALLEY FORGE. Book Promotion Conference. Fmi: John Harnish,
enjoyoften@comcast.net, (610) 520-2500. http://www.authorsconference.com/
October 2. LOS ANGELES. Writing & Publishing Your Nonfiction Book, a seminar by Dan Poynter at
the Learning Annex. Books 101: The full New Book Model program. 6:30 to 10:00 PM. fmi (310) 478-
6677. http://www.LearningAnnex.com. Register on line and save.
October 5. LOS ANGELES. Writing, Publishing & Promoting Your Nonfiction Book. Books 101: The full
New Book Model program. 8:00 AM – 1PM. For ASTD. Fmi: Alan Lowis, 310-308-4056,
alan@lafamily.com, info@protb.com
October 11 – November 7.
ROUND-THE-WORLD SPEAKING TOUR
October 10. SEATTLE. The full New Book Model Program. How to write, publish and promote your
book. DiscoverU, Pacific Science Center, 3 rd & Broad Building. FMI: 206-365-0400,
info@DiscoverU.org, http://www.DiscoverU.org
October 14, FOX GLACIER, New Zealand. Dan to speak on an aviation topic. Fmi: New Zealand
Skydiving School, Kirsty Smith, +64 3 302 9141, home@skydivingnz.com,
http://www.skydivingnz.com
October 15. CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. PowerPoint Tips & Tricks. New Zealand Speakers
Association, Christchurch chapter (NSANZ). 7-9 PM. Fmi: David Clarkson,
david.clarkson@clear.net.nz.
October 16. CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. Book writing, publishing & promoting. Fmi: Maria
Carlton, maria@MariaCarlton.com, +64 (7) 853 9001, +64 (21) 849 948,
October 18. AUCKLAND, New Zealand. Book writing, publishing & promoting. Fmi: Maria Carlton,
maria@MariaCarlton.com, +64 (7) 853 9001, +64 (21) 849 948,
October 22. SINGAPORE. Speaking Disasters: Lessons Learned While Speaking Professionally. Asian
Professional Speakers/Singapore (APSS). David Lim, Fmi: David Lim, david@everestmotivation.com,
http://www.asiaspeakers.org/
October 24, KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia. Speaking Disasters: Lessons Learned While Speaking
Professionally. Malaysian Professional Speakers Association (MAPS). Fmi: Anthony Fernandez, 019
3160 444, anthony@maps.org.my, http://www.maps.org.my/index.asp
October 26. CAPE TOWN, South Africa. Dan Poynter on an aviation topic. Fmi: Pamela Russell,
Skydive Ceres, 021 462-5666, chairman@skydive.co.za, www.skydive.co.za

October 27. CAPE TOWN, South Africa. Book writing, publishing & promoting. Fmi: Val Waldeck, +27
(0) 83 273 4700, vwaldeck@telkomsa.net
October 29. CAPE TOWN, South Africa. National Speakers Association/South Africa (NSA/SA), Cape
Town chapter. Fmi: Ronnie Muhl, +27 21 702 4050, Ronnie@ronniemuhl.com,
http://www.nsasouthafrica.co.za/default.asp
November 2-4. LONDON/Heathrow. Professional Speakers Association. (PSA).
http://www.professionalspeakers.org/events.html
November 6. ORLANDO. The full New Book Model Program. How to write, publish and promote your
book. 6:30 – 10:00 PM. The Knowledge Shop, 1000 N Orlando Ave # C, Winter Park, FL 32789, (407)
671-9505, http://www.theknowledgeshop.us
December 6-8 HALIFAX. Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS).
Ravi@TeamChrysalis.com, http://www.CanadianSpeakers.org
2008
January 3. LOS ANGELES. Writing & Publishing Your Nonfiction Book, a seminar by Dan Poynter at
the Learning Annex. Books 101: The full New Book Model program. 6:30 to 10:00 PM. fmi (310) 478-
6677. http://www.LearningAnnex.com. Register on line and save.
January 9. DENVER. National Speakers Association/Colorado Chapter. Turning Speeches into books.
Discover the secrets to quickly writing your book with the materials you already have. Increase your
credibility and gain a new profit center. Fmi: Dee Dukehart, 303-753-1111, dee@deedukehart.com,
http://www.nsacolorado.org/
January 12. MILLBRAE, CA. National Speakers Association-Northern California. Dan Poynter on
Turning Speeches into Books. A full day on book writing and publishing. Fmi: Cindy Ventrice, 650-
871-4220, info@NSAnc.org, http://nsanc.org/
January 25-27. SAN DIEGO. SDSU Writers Conference. Infinity Publishing reception. Doubletree
Hotel, Mission Valley. Fmi: Diane Dunaway, (619) 594-2517, http://www.ces.sdsu.edu/writers/
March 3. LOS ANGELES. Writing & Publishing Your Nonfiction Book, a seminar by Dan Poynter at the
Learning Annex. Books 101: The full New Book Model program. 6:30 to 10:00 PM. fmi (310) 478-
6677. http://www.LearningAnnex.com. Register on line and save.
February 9-10. PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico. Puerto Vallarta Writer’s Conference. Fmi: David Lyons,
rdlyons1@yahoo.com, +1-903-258-9690.
February 17-23. BARCELONA, Spain. Parachute Industry Association Symposium. Dan speaking on an
aviation topic. Fmi: http://www.PIA.com
March 3. LOS ANGELES. Writing & Publishing Your Nonfiction Book, a seminar by Dan Poynter at the
Learning Annex. Books 101: The full New Book Model program. 6:30 to 10:00 PM. fmi (310) 478-
6677. http://www.LearningAnnex.com. Register on line and save.

March 14-15. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands. PSA/Holland first national convention. Fmi: Hans
Ruinemans, hans.ruinemans@businesstales.com, hans.ruinemans@glocorp.com, +31 35 699 1999,
http://www.psaholland.org/
March 23 – April 12
ROUND-THE-WORLD SPEAKING TOUR
March 28-30. MELBOURNE, Australia. National Speakers Association of Australia (NSAA) convention.
Fmi: secretariat@nationalspeakers.asn.au, 1800 090 024
April 1-2. KUALA LUMPUR. Malaysia Association of Professional Speakers (MAPS) convention.
http://www.maps.org.my/events_up.asp. Fmi: Anthony Fernandez, 019 3160 444,
anthony@maps.org.my
April 4-6. DURBAN, South Africa. National Speakers Association of South Africa (NSASA) convention,
Sibaya Convention Centre. Fmi: Richard Mulvey, 0861 – 444888, richard@richardmulvey.com
http://www.nsasouthafrica.co.za/, http://www.nsasouthafrica.co.za/convention2008
April 26. SACRAMENTO. Northern California Publishers & Authors (Formerly the Sacramento
Publishers & Authors). Fmi: Jennifer Martin, jenmartin@surewest.net, info@norcalpa.org,
http://www.norcalpa.org
May 1-3. OKLAHOMA CITY. Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. Convention. Fmi: Amy Shojai, (903)
868-1022, shojai@verizon.net , http://www.owfi.org/
May 10. DALLAS. The North Texas chapter of the National Speakers Association. Dan Poynter on
Turning Speeches into Books. Fmi: Carlos Sanchez, Hsitraining@aol.com, http://www.speaker.org/
May 15. TELESEMINAR. Book publishing for professional speakers. The Writer-Publisher Professional
Expert Group of the National Speakers Association. 10-11 AM Pacific time. Fmi: Pam Lontos, (407)
299-6128, Pam@prpr.net, http://www.NSAspeaker.org.
August 2-8. NEW YORK. National Speakers Association. (NSA). http://www.nsaspeaker.org;
September 5-6. SALZBURG, Austria. German Speakers Association (GSA). Fmi: Claudia Haider, +49
(0) 81 41 5 35 98 59, c.haider@germanspeakers.org
http://www.germanspeakers.org/de/Convention2007.php .
http://www.germanspeakers.org/de/documents/Flyer_Convention_USA_070601_ck_d.pdf
September 11-14. ALBUQUERQUE. Parachute Industry Association. Dan to speak on an aviation
topic. See http://www.PIA.com
November 7-9. UNITED KINGDOM, Midlands area. Professional Speakers Association of the UK &
Ireland. (PSA). http://www.psaconvention.com/
December 14-15. Professional Speakers Association of the Middle East (PSA/ME).
Abu Dhabi, UAE. Reg Athwal, Reg@RegAthwal.com, +971 (0) 43321837, Http://www.PSAME.org

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