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World-Renowned Composer Director Carman Moore will be author signing at the First Annual Black Literary Marketplace Expo

Composer, Librettist, Music Critic,  Author, Conductor and Director Carman Moore will be author signing at The First Black Literary Marketplace Expo on April 19, 20 and 21, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan at www.blackliterarymarketplaceexpo.com.  Mr. Moore’s compositional credits include performances by the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.  His musical THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE (with Oyamo and Donald McKayle)was given 80 performances recently by the Seattle Children’s Theatre. Moore’s highly-acclaimed intermedia opera RASUR, GOD OF PEACE was premiered in March 2002 in San Jose, Costa Rica.  His gospel opera with librettist Ishmael Reed GETHSEMANE PARK was produced at San Francisco’s Hansberry Theatre and was the feature production at the Nuyorican Poets Theatre in the summer of 2000.  And his THE MYSTERY OF TAO was commissioned and premiered by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in 2001.  Mr. Moore’s MASS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY was commissioned and premiered at Lincoln Center Out of Doors in 1994 before audiences of thousands.  The MASS was also performed in Cape Town, South Africa for the 1999 Parliament of the World’s Religions.   Mr. Moore has just finished composing CONCERTO FOR ORNETTE AND ORCHESTRA for jazz legend Ornette Coleman.  http://www.skymusicensemble.com

Midwest’s First Copyright & Intellectual Property Conference

Midwest’s First Copyright & Intellectual Property Conference

Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Time: 1:00 3:30p.m.

Place: Washtenaw Community College, Martin J Lawrence Building, Room 150

Contact: Dept Head John Lawrence for more information at (734) 677-6146

Presenters: Gregory J. Reed, Esq., Author, International Lecturer, Entertainment Attorney, Chair of the Detroit Economic Commission, Detroit, Michigan

and

Jeffrey P. Thennisch, Esq.
Dobrusin & Thennisch, PC

 

Moderator: John Lawrence for more information at (734) 677-6146

 

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How to Set Up For Your Book Signing

How to Set Up For Your Book Signing

After your book is completed and especially while it is at the printer one of the first things that you do as part of letting the world know about your book is make arrangements and distribute your books to bookstores. The second thing to do is to set up for book signings. It does not matter whether it is your first or fifth book, the very first thing to do is to get ready to sell.  It doesn’t matter whether it is a book store signing or one at a trade fair or Expo, don’t just sit around waiting on book buyers to come to you.  You are the seller, and you must sell yourself as well as your book. Use a plain table and chair so as not to take away from your book. A nice table cover will do that reaches to the floor as you can hide things underneath such as more books, a snack, a drink for thirst, extra fliers and cards etc. For a few dollars you can have a gigantic or just a large poster (eye catcher) of yourself and book on an easel so that those far away can see what is going on. Make sure you bring over one hundred fliers and cards. Last but not least, in fact the most important thing is to have is an over abundance of books. Your goal for that day should be to sell out, and do it. Your book should be nicely arranged on the table along with everything else. Don’t put too many on the table, utilize the space under the table to replenish the top. You will need room to sign many books.

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YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND The First Annual Black Literary Marketplace Expo

 

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
 
The First Annual Black Literary Marketplace Expo
April 20 and 21, 2011

  

  

 Main Detroit Public Library
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48202

  

   

You are cordially invited to attend the First Annual Black Literary Marketplace Expo and Exhibits.  This history-making event is scheduled for April 19, 20, and 21, 2011, and will be held at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library, located at 5201 Woodward Avenue, in downtown Detroit, Michigan, The Troy Museum & Historic Village, Town Hall, Troy, Michigan, and the Southfield Parks & Recreation Center, Southfield, Michigan.

 

The purpose of this three-day event is to bring more exposure to individuals and businesses involved in the Black literary marketplace.  The goal is to provide a wonderful opportunity for literary professionals to promote and market their literary work and products, generate sales in large volumes, and networking with other literary associates.  The Expo is open to the public and local area schools.  Teachers! Bring your students to meet the authors.

 

Throughout this extraordinary event, many of the 2,000+ individuals and businesses listed in the “Black Authors and Published Writers Directory” will be stepping off the pages and into the spotlight to showcase their extraordinary literary work.    

On April 21, the Expo and Exhibits will be an all-day event at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The program includes: book signings, exhibits, workshops, and press party.  In the evening, we will have a closing recognition dinner, speakers and dance for socializing and more great networking.  For your convenience, we have made special arrangements with the Marriott Auburn Hills Pontiac, and the downtown Detroit Marriott Courtyard Hotel to provide our participants with lodging accommodations at a discounted rate.

For more details, registration information and instructions on how to reserve your exhibit space, please visit The Black Literary Marketplace Expo and Exhibits website at www.blackliterarymarketplaceexpo.com.

The first 50 people to register and reserve exhibit space at this important event will receive a free 2″ x 3½” (business card size) display advertisement in the commemorative souvenir exhibits catalog.

 

I really look forward to meeting you in person at this very exciting and memorable event.
 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grace Adams

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

The Grace Company
829 Langdon Court – Suite 45
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone: (248) 651-6775

E-Mail:    graceadams@blackliterarymarketplaceexpo.com 
Website:  www.blackliterarymarketplaceexpo.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On April 19 and 20, the registered exhibitors will visit libraries in the metropolitan Detroit area to do pre-arranged book signings from 9:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.  (You must be registered by February 18, 2011 in order to participate in this event.)

On April 19, the Expo and Exhibits will be an all-day event at the Troy Historic Museum Village, Town Hall, Troy, Michigan from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m..  We’re going far beyond the ordinary to generate excitement and networking opportunities.  This program includes: “exhibits only”, speakers, and a press party (cash bar) at the Auburn Hills Pontiac Marriott Hotel from 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. 

On April 20, the Expo and Exhibits will be an all-day event at the Southfield Parks & Recreation Center, Southfield, Michigan from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This program includes: exhibits, book signing and comedy show entertainment. 

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MEDIA ADVISORY
January 5, 2011
Oakland, Ca
Contact:
Media Dept. (510) 394-4501
Media@Superstarmanagement.com

I will be producing and appearing as both a co-host and guest for “The Law of Sports” with host attorney Ivan Golde, Saturdays on KNBR- The Sports Leader, 680 AM and ESPN Radio “The Ticket” 1050 AM in San Francisco, California. Ivan Golde is also a legal analyst for CNN, Fox News, Warner Bros- KRON, and CBS-KPIX, among others.

The guest this week is world famous Actor, Producer, Comedian, Author, Educator and Philathropist Bill Cosby who will appear on ESPN Radio “The Law of Sports” Saturday, January 8, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. You can tune into the show at 1050 AM on the radio dial or online at: http://www.knbr.com/ListenNow/tabid/586/Default.aspx

You can call into to talk with Cosby and Ivan on-air from area codes 415, 408, 650, 510, 925 or 707 by just dialing 808-1050!

We will be adding the features of email, text, twitter, FaceBook and Myspace in the very near future to accommodate audience participation and to facilitate ticket give-aways.

GOT A SPECIAL LAW OR SPORTS RELATED STORY? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST? CALL (510) 394-4501 OR EMAIL YOUR STORY TO: CASTING@ EX-WHY.COM

Talk to you ON AIR!!!

Respectfully,
Abdul-Jalil
President

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 Best Book 2010

White Coat Fever

             
            ’White Coat Fever’ by Roland S. Jefferson
              is available at www.rolandsjefferson.com

A magnificant, highly imaginative and immensely compelling story of a black cultural lifestyle at a pivotal time in history…..as four young people are plunged into the center of a raging conflict between political idealism and the relentless obsessions about class, color and romantic entitlement.

            

 

You need to keep your book in front of the influencers – the reviewers, reporters, librarians, bookstore buyers and others who are helping potential customers decide whether or not to buy your book!  The 2010 /2011 ‘Black Authors & Published Writers Directory’ lists Leading Black Marketing and Communications Experts in the World.  The  Directory also contains complete contact information for Top Book, Song and Film  Distributors, Producers, Marketing and Promotion Services, Agents, Manuscript Editing.   (248) 651-6775  E-mail: graccointern@msn.com  Website: www.bapwd.com

 

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How To Make Money as an Author

You have written your first book, and now it is time to let the world know.

1. Sell.  Sell.  Sell to everyone you know and meet.  Start pre-selling immediately after you complete the manuscript and as soon as your book is at the printer.  Once your book is published and before it comes off the printing press start setting up author talks and book signings. 
2. Contact your local bookstores, libraries, associations, and other organizations that may be related to your book, or that know you about speaking to their members and groups and set up book signings. 
3. Talking to everyone you meet about your book gets sales. Hit up everyone, including the valet attendant,  let them know about your book. One of my authors arranged to do a book signing at the hospital he frequented shortly before his book was published.
4. Become a consultant in the field you published in. This means that people will look to you for your advice and they might buy your book. You could also make money coaching and consulting as an added bonus to making money as an author. Some authors command and get handsome fees for speaking including book sales at the event.
5. Start a blog.  Write plenty of online content to let people know who you are and what you have published makes money.  You could offer to write guest blogs on your subjects to get attention or charge a fee when you get a following of fans and/or become well known.

You need to market and promote your book and your platform  . . . You need to keep your book in front of the influencers – the reviewers, reporters, librarians, bookstore buyers and others who are helping potential customers decide whether or not to buy your book!  Editing service,  concept to finished manuscript.  Book Marketing & Promotions Service.  

Phone: (248) 651-6775   E-mail: graccointern@msn.com   Website:  www.bapwd.com

How to Copyright your Work.. .

How to Copyright your Work.. .

To file a claim to copyright your work, we recommend you use the Copyright Office online system.  

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 Filing fee of $35 for a basic claim (for online filings only)

Fastest processing time. Online status tracking. Secure payment by credit or debit card, electronic check, or Copyright Office deposit account.

The time the Copyright Office requires to process an application varies, depending on the number of applications the Office is receiving and clearing at the time of submission and the extent of questions associated with the application.

The Copyright Office website makes available all copyright registration forms, many in fill-in format; all informational circulars; the Register’s testimony; announcements; general copyright information; and links to related resources. The website also provides a means of searching copyright registrations and recorded documents from 1978 forward.

Phones

Public Information Office: (202) 707-3000

Information specialists are on duty to answer questions by phone from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., eastern time, Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. Recorded information is also available.

Forms and Publications Hotline: (202) 707-9100

The Forms and Publications Hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Use this number to request application forms for registration or informational circulars if you know which forms or circulars you want. If you are unsure which form or circular to order, please call the Public Information Office.

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blackliteraryplayers.wordpress.com  is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney or law firm.  The best source for literary legal experts is ‘Black Authors & Published Writers Directory’ by Grace Adams. Updated each year, and published annually the Directory lists some of the Top entertainment attorneys in the industry, literary agents, publishers, song, film, and play producers, and directors.  www.bapwd.com