L.A. Jones's Blog, page 21
August 5, 2012
Maryland Heights Local Is a National Spokesman for Aspergers Disorder - Maryland Heights, MO Patch
Maryland Heights Local Is a National Spokesman for Aspergers Disorder - Maryland Heights, MO Patch: Life has never been easy for Likens. He was told at age 20 he had Aspergers and likely would never get a job, have friends or find happiness.
All of this is not so. He has the job, some friends and appears to be content with his life.
When he’s not working, he’s involved with cross country motor
All of this is not so. He has the job, some friends and appears to be content with his life.
When he’s not working, he’s involved with cross country motor
Tips for Job Seekers with Asperger’s Syndrome | Big Tent Jobs
Tips for Job Seekers with Asperger’s Syndrome | Big Tent Jobs: Many people with Asperger’s are bright, college educated and skilled. They want to work. Yet they struggle, month after month, without success. Why?
Self-publishers aren’t fazed by fading print
Self-publishers aren’t fazed by fading print: The absence of a book deal isn’t stopping writers, illustrators and artists from getting their work out there. With self-publishing websites like blurb.com, free software applications and copy machines—the way skaters have been making zines for decades—printing is the easy part. Upfront costs and distribution, not so much; the DIY publishing crowd is 
August 4, 2012
(Yonhap Feature)Self-publishing set to turn new page in e-books | YONHAP NEWS
(Yonhap Feature)Self-publishing set to turn new page in e-books | YONHAP NEWS: She fulfilled their wish and rambled through some odd jobs but never gave up. In 2008, the 27-year-old called it quits and took off to Emeryville, California, the home of her dream workplace Pixar. Chang, carrying her portfolio, stood in front of the animation powerhouse for three days only to return home with sun 
August 3, 2012
'On the Island' author Tracey Garvis Graves' path to romance - USATODAY.com
'On the Island' author Tracey Garvis Graves' path to romance - USATODAY.com: Tracey Garvis Graves has one of those dream-come-true stories that make other authors simultaneously delirious with joy on her behalf and jealous as all-get-out. See, Tracey self-published a book that had been soundly rejected by the traditional publishing world.
August 2, 2012
Urban Fiction Authors Could Be Big Winners In New Publishing Era
Urban Fiction Authors Could Be Big Winners In New Publishing Era: Urban novels aren't often reviewed in major publications like the New York Times, and writers who work in the genre can have trouble interesting big publishing houses in their work. But many authors are gaining exposure by self-publishing instead, with some selling millions of copies and hitting bestseller lists. And as e-books 
August 1, 2012
Michael Hyatt: How to connect with an audience | Washington Times Communities
Michael Hyatt: How to connect with an audience | Washington Times Communities: WASHINGTON, July 30, 2012 — Michael Hyatt knows how to build a platform. His latest New York Times bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed In A Noisy World, is endorsed by Seth Godin, Dave Ramsey, Chris Brogan and more.
July 31, 2012
Mark Coker: Make Yourself Findable - Forbes
Mark Coker: Make Yourself Findable - Forbes: The best marketing that an author can do is write a super fabulous book. But authors should spend time on marketing, because there’s still benefit to be had from it
Beta Readers Help Edit Self-Published Book - GalleyCat
Beta Readers Help Edit Self-Published Book - GalleyCat
July 30, 2012
Small Business Book Self-Publishing: Sean Roach Gives His Top Tips
Small Business Book Self-Publishing: Sean Roach Gives His Top Tips
