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Rhonda Campbell

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer questions on how to get published in magazines and newspapers; how to market your own books; how to earn a living writing; how to write press releases; how to find a good editor; how to edit your own books; finding a good printer; finding a good book illustrator; doing your taxes as a freelance writer. Questions I can't answer include specifics around working with a print on demand publisher

Experience in the area

I have 36 years of experience as a writer (fiction and non-fiction). I am a book reviewer with Nielsen Media. I am a newspaper columnist and a reporter. I am a former radio station host and I am the editor of a literary newsletter, The Book Lover's Haven. I am also the author of more than 10 books.

Organizations

Writer's Critique Group

Publications

The Trenton Times Philadelphia Trend Sisters in Style Essence Magazine The Pittsburgh Quarterly Obsidian II, etc.

Education/Credentials

I have taken numerous writing courses on book, proposal and grant writing as well as marketing and promotion

Awards and Honors

100 Most Admired African American Women Who's Who

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
sean	08/19/09	10	10	8	10
Josiah	08/15/09	7	2	10	7	She missunderstood me, but I guess that .....
Abid Ali	08/12/09	10	10	10	10	Very good clarity of response. Politeness was .....
Costi	07/05/09	10	10	10	10
JR	07/04/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Rhonda Campbell

2009-11-06 Non profit writing:

Congratulations on pursuing your writing passion! What you have achieved is commendable. It sounds like you want to have a writing career. I recommend that you try to land a literary agent. Organizations

2009-10-23 Publishing book:

Jose, CONGRATULATIONS on writing your book!! I encourage you to secure a literary agent who has strong contacts with editors and publishers. Some publishers state that they only work with writers

2009-10-18 trademark:

Hi Tim, Names are not generally trademarked. However, in some cases they are. I highly recommend that your friend contact an attorney. Even if the person's name is not trademarked, using a person's

2009-10-02 childrens book:

Congrats on working on your children's books! I have never printed a book myself. I suggest you reach out to a printer for that. About marketing and promoting you can: 1) Write and submit press

2009-08-17 credibility:

Hi, Contact the celebrity's publicist. Sometimes you can find the publicist name and contact information simply by typing the celebrity's name followed by the work publicist (i.e. Jay Leno's publicist)

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