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September 24, 2009 By cindyrushton View Comments

The image “http://www.cindysdesktop.com/wp-content/uploads/MomIpod.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.It is time for our “Mailbag” show again! Talk about a great show!

Join us today as I dig into your questions! We covered a TON of material today. Here are some of the topics:

About finished with my book, WHO do I get for feedback?
Been blogging, want to make money, where should I write?
Using the “MORE” tag in WordPress
Beginning a podcast, so what do I choose–Blog Talk Radio…Feedburner…or iTunes???
How to promote a podcast
I AM writing!
Writing when the traditional publishers reject you
Ideas for domain names
What do I do with MY story???
What about shipping costs?
How to get your book in E-book format?
Finished the book, now how do I reach my market???
How to make your download pages private?
What is a conversion rate?
AND MORE! Of course!

You will LOVE this show! It does go into “overtime” but it is loaded with great information. We had a blast!

Still don’t cover your question OR need more help? Just zip me an email at cindy@cindyrushton.com and I will be sure to dig into your question next time.

Don’t miss this one!

 

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NEW SHOW! Mailbag with Cindy Rushton

August 20, 2009 By cindyrushton View Comments

The image “http://www.cindysdesktop.com/wp-content/uploads/MomIpod.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.It is time for our “Mailbag” show again! Talk about a great show! Join us today as I dig into your questions! Some of the topics covered in this Mailbag include:

Setting up a product for sell on your website
Getting organized–making time to write in your busy home
The book is done–now, what?
Building a responsive mailing list
Introduction to Marketing
Tracking and measuring
How to upload audio and video into your site

Get ready for a big show! Also, if you have a question that you want answered during the next mailbag, just zip me an email at cindy@cindyrushton.com and I will be sure to dig into your question too. We will have a blast! Don’t miss this one! [Read more...]

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Web Host Suggestions???

January 5, 2009 By cindyrushton View Comments

The image ?http://www.cindysdesktop.com/wp-content/uploads/CoffeeLaptop.jpg? cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.Hi Cindy!

I have a website right now that is hosted by a Canadian company. Nothing wrong with that except if I need help, the phone calls are really, really expensive. I’m wanting to get a web host here in the USA but don’t have any clue about who is good and who isn’t. The company I’m with now was recommended to me by a friend, so I knew they were ok. [Read more...]

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Help with WordPress Blog Look

December 30, 2008 By cindyrushton View Comments

The image ?http://www.cindysdesktop.com/wp-content/uploads/CoffeeLaptop.jpg? cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.Hey!

Sorry to be SO QUIET. I have been swamped with getting ready for the holidays, then I have taken family time the past two weeks—my soldier is HOME! :) We look like a family of geeks. We came to Elisabeth’s coffee shop to visit and the WIFI is soooo good that we have to succumb to the temptation to get online for a bit. LOL [Read more...]

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E-Book Questions

October 29, 2008 By cindyrushton View Comments

The image ?http://www.cindysdesktop.com/wp-content/uploads/CoffeeLaptop.jpg? cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.Okay – I’m ready! After reading several posts about ebook package sales, I’m going to jump in the boat, too. I have a ton of stuff I used for other purposes, (homeschooling, tutoring, resources, etc.) that I can whip into ebooks in a fairly short amount of time and sell in a package sale format. I already have a couple of my hardcover unit studies that I sell in an ebook format, but if I’m going to do 10-12 more, I have further questions:

What is the ideal length for an ebook?
What is the usual font size for an ebook?
Do color “covers” make them sell better?
What is the best download size for an ebook?
If I sell 10 as part of a package, do I create one massive download file that contains all ten? Or, do they download individually? [Read more...]

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Keeping on Track with an iPhone…

October 27, 2008 By cindyrushton View Comments

The image ?http://www.cindysdesktop.com/wp-content/uploads/CoffeeLaptop.jpg? cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.You have talked a lot about your iPhone and that you use it for keeping track of what you should be doing during the day. Do you set these things up in the calendar? How else do you use this to keep you on track?

Thanks,
Christine

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How Long for a Podcast???

October 22, 2008 By cindyrushton View Comments

The image ?http://www.cindysdesktop.com/wp-content/uploads/CoffeeLaptop.jpg? cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.One thing I am wondering is how much time a podcast typically takes when you consider arranging things with guests, recording, editing, setting it up, whatever else there is. I’m wondering how realistic it will be for me to add this in to my life.

Also, I wonder if you have a good sense of how long of a podcast people generally like to listen to. [Read more...]

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Idea Notebook? Help Me Understand!

October 4, 2008 By cindyrushton View Comments

The image ?http://www.cindysdesktop.com/wp-content/uploads/CoffeeLaptop.jpg? cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.I’m a VERY visual person (something I have begun to understand about myself only in the last few years, LOL…..I’m almost 41!). I’m not sure I understand this concept of an idea notebook. Could someone paint me a picture in words, or better yet, post snap shots of theirs? [Read more...]

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Q&A: Where Do I START???

March 14, 2007 By cindyrushton View Comments

The image ?http://www.cindysdesktop.com/wp-content/uploads/CoffeeLaptop.jpg? cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.Question…

Thank you so much for praying often for me as a writer. Please keep doing that! I write every day, but I still don’t send anything in or work on anything that could make money. And I really need to do that! I think I’m having a hard time narrowing down my thoughts to just one idea. I have a dozen — no, dozens — of book ideas. [Read more...]

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Q&A: Idea Notebooks

March 12, 2007 By cindyrushton View Comments

http://www.CindyRushton.com/images/Cindy2.jpgHi!

We have a wonderful question about Idea Notebooks. Here is the question:


OK, Ladies, I’m a VERY visual person (something I have begun to understand about myself only in the last few years, LOL…..I’m almost 41!). I’m not sure I understand this concept of an idea notebook. Could someone paint me a picture in words, or better yet, post snap shots of theirs? Tamera from ND

Hey Tamera!

Great question!

I am actually going to pull out some of my old articles and posts that I have written about writing professionally so I can share them with all of you. I will make some time this week to begin posting them. These questions really made me think that it just might help to pull those out of my files and folders in my laptop! :D

Until then… Let me see if I can help you a bit more with your Idea Notebook.

First, your idea notebook can be anything you want—a 3-ring binder…a pretty journal…a spiral notebook…even (you know I would HAVE to admit this!) a BlackBerry! :D I personally have my “little black journal” in my purse that houses my to-do’s and keeps a list of projects I want to work on with outlines. When I have more than a title or list of chapters, I develop a 3-ring binder to house my topic. That may be something you may want to go ahead and do. Actually, I have about 25 notebooks that are full to overflowing that have not been developed into books yet—they have been articles, seminars, workshops, podcasts, etc. I don’t keep those in my purse—obviously they are too big and have too much detail. I also have a few of my current projects brainstormed in my BlackBerry—in the notes (I can also access the notes in Outlook). Just depends on what I am doing.

Moral to this? You can do what works for YOU! :D

The most important thing would be to get started. You can tweak it as you make the discipline part of who you are. So, pick a format and dig in! :)

What do you do? Well, first of all, Keep your Idea Notebook (With YOU!)! You can seize time to brainstorm topics or outlines or even sections of your book along the way. It will become the place where you keep your ideas, brainstorms, outlines, work, rough drafts—not on bits of paper, napkins, or in your head! ;)

Just keep it simple! Get started!

You may prefer a pretty journal or a spiral notebook or you may be a fellow binder queen, loving the versatility of 3-ring binders. Whatever your preference, keep an Idea Notebook. Fill it with your brainstorms… outlines…ideas…rough drafts. Keep it with you. Work in it during your free time along the way. This ONE key will help you to develop your writing into all it can be, make you the most productive, and keep you organized along the way!

Hope this helps!

Love,
Cindy…who obviously LOVES Idea Notebooks!
http://www.Writers-Nook.com

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