‘Marketing with Mandy’ Archives
How to Resize Your Cover »
Resizing your cover is super easy. This is something anyone can do. The FREE program I used on the video is PAINT.NET. Also, be sure to check out the banner making contest I'm having! Its a great way to get some free publicity. Click to play
LB&LI Workshop– Banner Ads CONTEST »
Sorry I was a day late on getting that making of a banner ad up. I want to thank everyone for stopping by my blog to hang out with me during the workshop. I'd also like to extend an invitation to 5 lucky winners. If you build a banner ad following the specs layed out in my vid, put the link in the comments section here. I'll select five winners [...]
LB&LI Cover Art: From Form to Finish Part IV »
I'm back again to share with you some concept to final peeks at a few of the covers I've worked on. Today, we'll start with Twice the Night by Dawn Halliday. This was the first cover I'd been handed that specifically requested a dark fantasy/urban fantasy feel. I have to admit, that made me giddy right there. Title - Twice the Night [...]
LB&LI Cover Art: From Form to Finish Part III »
Its that time. The time I embarrass myself by sharing my uber fast concept sketches with you while I walk you through the cover art process. Cover: Uncovering Egypt by Ann Cory 1. I get the email with the cover art form attached to it. If the author sent jpegs for me to see, they're attached as well. Often they're embedded in the [...]
LB&LI-Cover Art: From Form to Finish Part II »
More Tips and Tricks I put a call out to industry friends—cover artists, authors, editors—for their thoughts and suggestions to help you help them and your book get the best cover for it. These are people who have “been there and done that” so their advice is always welcome. Here’s what one had to say. [...]
LB&LI- Cover Art: From Form to Finish Part I »
Before I begin, let me first start by saying, thanks PBW! Also, I not only write but I do covers under the name Natalie Winters. Prior to writing, I worked as a marketing director. I have a vocational commercial art degree, associates of art degree and a BS of Science-Marketing/Business. Never in my life did I think I'd end up an author [...]
Marketing with Mandy~Author Tracey Kitt »
Marketing with Mandy ~ Author Tracey Kitt Q:Tell us a little about your experience with New Concepts Publishing. A: So far, I have had a very positive experience with NCP. Anyone I have dealt with has been nice and professional. Those are two things I really prize in anyone I am associated with. Q: What tips/tricks do you use for [...]
Writer’s Workshop: World Building »
REMINDER: There is still time to sign up for either workshop!! Please spread the word, as well. Thanks! The Northeast Ohio Chapter of RWA is pleased to announce our April and May Online Workshops: ********************* APRIL: THE CONFLICT OF CHARACTER INSTRUCTOR: Jamie Denton WHEN: April 21 to May 2, 2008 (6 lessons posted over 2 [...]
Marketing with Mandy~Nathalie Gray »
Marketing with Mandy ~ Author Nathalie Gray Q: Tell us a little about your experience with Ellora's Cave and Red Sage. A: Ellora's Cave were the first to take a chance on me. They weren't afraid to publish a book with a bounty hunting, six-foot tall heroine who cursed, smoked, blew stuff up, and shot her way out of trouble. Since I [...]
Marketing with Mandy~Sahara Kelly »
Marketing with Mandy ~ Author Sahara Kelly Q: Tell us a little about your experience with Ellora’s Cave. A: It’s hard to believe that my first novel came out with EC in 2001! Since then…well I’ve had an incredible journey, supported all the way through nearly four dozen books by my very patient editor! LOL Q: What tips/tricks do [...]
