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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

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Recent Answers from Rhonda Campbell

2009-11-20 a great book idea:

Craigslist is free. I'd do a search on Google for "Writing Job Boards" and post to those areas that allow free posting. You could also check with Job Posting sites like Career Builder, Monster, Indeed

2009-11-18 a great book idea:

Hi, Glad to hear that you made it through the situation you were in. You can post that you are looking for a co-author at writer job board sites like: Media Bistro Elance Odesk Journalism

2009-11-16 Jazz Dance:

Hi Sophia, Although I do not have experience writing jazz dance books, I recommend that you check out or contact: Dance Theatre of Harlem - http://www.dancetheatreofharlem.com/ Alvin Ailey American

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

 

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