Book signings with Mitch While a force of movie-goers were gearing up for a line waiting experience at local theaters, December 17 had many others already in line to get their purchase of The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto signed by its author. Mitch Albom was a busy man at the end of 2015 – The Community Edge caught up with him at the Rochester Hills Barnes & Noble Bookstore – signing copies of his latest book. Store policy does not allow the release of how many books were … [Read more...]
Edit Yourself
January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the most stressful aspects for any writer can be the editing process. How can you possibly be expected to take the pages and pages of material you have poured your heart into and trim it down to the average 20,000-word manuscript? It’s like asking a mother to choose her favorite child. Thankfully, the answer is surprisingly simply: Hire a good editor. Now you might be worried that an editor is going to completely change your creation and leave you with barely a resemblance of what you … [Read more...]
Trademark: What’s Your Sign?
December 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Last week we discussed the advantages of copyrighting your work. Today, in our second of a three-part series, we look at trademarks. A trademark (™) is, "A word, phrase, logo, or other graphic symbol (i.e., the shape of a Coca Cola® bottle) used by a manufacturer or seller to distinguish its product(s) from those of others.” The main purpose of a trademark is to designate the source of goods or services, allowing it to essentially serve as the commercial substitute for one's signature. But, … [Read more...]
Get Your Rights in Writing
November 30, 2011 by 1 Comment
Thanks to the rise of self publishing, everyday folks can become the next John Grisham. But unlike the literary legends that line our bookshelves, most novice writers don’t have big publishing houses backing their endevors, which means it’s up to the author to take care of all the fine print. A big part of that is making sure your work is protected so that you retain creative control and don’t lose out on any potential profits made from your hard work. In our three-part series, we’ll take a … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide for Writers, New Group in Auburn Hills, and more
November 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Holiday Gift Guide for Writers The Freelance Marketplace Writers' Group will put together their annual list of gifts for writers. Please email me your ideas and we'll compile the list at the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Barnes & Noble Bookstore. We will also welcome new members and discuss the business of writing. Open to new, published and working writers, photographers and illustrators. Free to attend. This will be our last meeting … [Read more...]
Kindle Books Now Free at the Rochester Hills Public Library
September 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Digital books have taken off and the library has become a great place to find eBooks at no charge. Amazon’s Kindle has now joined the Nook, Sony Readers, Kobo and Pandigital readers, and many mobile such as Blackberry, iPhone, iPad, iPod of portable devices that allow for borrowing library books. Amazon and OverDrive, the Rochester Hill’s Public Library’s supplier of eBooks, are now offering Kindle Books as part of the library’s downloadable book service. “This is very exciting news,” … [Read more...]
Local Author Releases LOST Lessons 2
April 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Randy Johnson and David Rutledge released their latest book this week titled "LOST Lessons 2," a unique look at the TV show LOST by 27 high school students from Oakland Christian School. The students' assignment was to review each episode and create a devotional that would apply to real life. Read more … [Read more...]
Rochester Library to Offer Downloads to Kindles
April 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
On April 20th Amazon announced a new alliance with Overdrive which will make Kindle compatible e-books available later this year. The Rochester Hills Public Library has been offering free downloadable e-books for several years and is looking forward to this new alliance. Last year over 16,000 e-books were borrowed through the library. The usage was slightly over 9,000 the previous year so it is obvious that there is growing interest in e-books. Librarians noticed a dramatic increase in … [Read more...]
Writers Welcome To Join
February 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Please join us this Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Borders Bookstore in the Cafe to discuss the business of writing. We meet the third Tuesday of every month (mark your calendars). Free and open to new and published writers. This month we will discuss professional development for the writer: Writer Groups, Workshops, Conferences, etc. Please bring information for any of professional development you are aware of to share with the group. You may also email the … [Read more...]
