Theodore’s Comments (group member since Apr 01, 2017)

Theodore’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Carole wrote: "Creative"

I just love doing that kind of stuff. Used to do it as part of my work anyway (design proposal covers).

Carole wrote: "I have them in the car- CVS is a great place to give them out, Trader Joe's, any strip mall. Don't forget the barber and the hair and nail salon. If I got to Carvel I give them out to the kids ther..."

You are correct. I left one at my dentist's office and within a day sold six more. Like you, I know the books will sell...the problem is getting them in the hands of potential buyers so they will open their wallets. I'm sure your experience is similar to mine...once they open the books, out comes the money.

Erica wrote: "WOW! That's great!"

Thanks, Erica.

Carole wrote: "Pretty."

Thanks! I design my own covers...always have, including the selection of the typefaces, a job I'm particularly fond of.

Anita wrote: "Wow, that is a beautiful font and am going to add it to my collection. Thanks for the post.

I am always on the search for new ones for both the interior of a book, but also the cover. When I desi..."

I love typefaces...and there are endless varieties. It's even possible to play tricks within them. On one of my book's covers, I substituted a knife for the letter "I" in one word.

Erica wrote: "I use the Segoe font family as well for the same reason. :) Great minds!"

Yes, much easier for small children to read, for sure.

Regarding fonts, I read an interesting piece on The DOVES FONT, which has a long and storied history (how the metal typeface ended up at the bottom of the River Thames is something you will find interesting).

https://typespec.co.uk/doves-type/

In any event, I purchased the digital reconstruction and am using it for my new book of Flash Fiction that will be published in January, 2018.

Lastly, for my novels, I use Georgia.

Unbelievable!

I saw my ophthalmologist for a routine appointment this morning, and while there, dropped off a copy of one of my illustrated children's storybooks, Pepe Builds a Nest, for the receptionist. With a minute--literally--I sold another six copies of the book to others in the office. (Fortunately, I had them in the trunk.)

The lessons here are: never miss an opportunity to market your books and never be caught without copies to sell when someone takes an interest!

Erica wrote: "That's awesome Ted!"

Thanks. This is a wonderful site. I'm so happy to have discovered it.

Amy wrote: "Nice one. Congrats."

Thanks. She does a wonderful job on the activity worksheets to help teachers and parents...lots of work goes into those.

Just posted: new review and activity worksheets for one of my illustrated children's storybooks, Rufus Finds a Home, by the Wise Owl Factory, one of the premier sites for homeschoolers:

Rufus Builds a Nest by Theodore Jerome Cohen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"This book tackles a tough problem many families and dogs might and do face — the dog needs a new home and family. This does happen in real life as I am sure you are aware. In the story about Rufus, the older man begins to face the fact he can no longer appropriately care for his dog. He forgets to feed it, and forgets it is outside in the cold. Realizing the dog needs a new family and that he requires fewer responsibilities, he makes some decisions. He meets a family that does fall in love with the dog and takes it home.

"It is a sad story line but carefully composed in rhyme and very young children might not fully understand the situation. They know dogs get adopted which is a happy thought in their minds. Primary age children will probably “get the drift” but be able to understand without becoming upset. It is sad for all of us when older relatives face such difficulties. This book can be helpful to families in several life situations."

https://www.thewiseowlfactory.com/ruf...

The review contains superb dog writing and activity pages:

https://www.thewiseowlfactory.com/PDF...

Dennis, what is a banner? I've not run into the term before. Can you post your banner here. (Might take some HTML...sorry).

Also, it would appear you had the same people do the full cover for you book (from the way you were talking).

Good luck with your Kindle Scout submission.

Ted

PS Go Badgers! (Three degrees in the physical sciences, here, from UW-M) Left a little ahead of you (1966). T

Thank you, ladies!!!!! I sincerely appreciate your support!

Amy wrote: "You're welcome. Enjoyed that one."

Well thanks!

Amy wrote: "Done"

You are terrific!!! Thanks.

Hey, Guys and Gals!

Another Wednesday, another competition.

I think you’ll enjoy this story about an Iraqi War veteran. I dedicate it to Susan’s and my friend, CPT. James Francis (Jimmy) Adamouski, a Black Hawk pilot, who was killed in the invasion of Baghdad in April, 2003. Jimmy was the inspiration for my character, Det. Louis Martelli, NYPD. Jimmy’s remains are buried in Arlington National Cemetery, VA, and at West Point, New York.

You can read the story and vote here.

http://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/0...

Thank you for your support.

Theodore Jerome (Ted) Cohen

Alex wrote: "Theodore wrote: "Here's an interesting piece on keywords that just popped up on Indies Unlimited:

http://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/0......"

I have to agree with you...I sometimes am at a total loss to figure out from where they pull some categories for my books (though I'd venture a guess (not for mixed company)).

Here's an interesting piece on keywords that just popped up on Indies Unlimited:

http://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/0...

Carole wrote: "Thanks Ted. I wish it could read it on the computer. I have to wait for the printed copy hahahah"

I forced myself (;>) Wonderful article.

Carole wrote: "Check out my article in Story Monsters Ink.

http://issuu.com/storymonstersink/doc..."

What a terrific article, Carole. Congratulations.

Joyce wrote: "I understand the dedication that is deserved toward veterans, whatever military conflict that they served for our country. As an RN with the Veteran's Administration, I worked with the OIF, OEF ini..."

Thank you for your service.