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Looking for MWSA members in the New Orleans area

To any MWSA members who happen to reside in the New Orleans area:

John Penny, book reviewer for The Aviator, the monthly publication of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, is looking for writers and publishers who reside in or around New Orleans in order to include them in a presentation he is putting on re: publishing for the VHPA's upcoming convention in New Orleans. You can contact John at pennyjjg@fairpoint.net. Tell him you got his whereabouts from Marc Yablonka.

 

Walt Shiel will discuss his award-winning Historical Novel

Once a Knight April 27-29 in our MWSA Forum. Here's a link to a pdf with details about the book, the event, and special pricing for MWSA members. Once A Knight PDF.

Here's the MWSA review.

Make a note to join us in what promises to be an informative and lively discussion that will be useful for authors writing in all genres.

How to Market with a Full-time Job, Avoid Ethics Violations

An entrepreneur in a small niche market can provide solutions with little cost. Because you have the right skills, you can do so much with little cost and risk. Here's what you need when writing a book, whether publishing  yourself or through other non-traditional alternatives.

1. A great book idea that needs to be developed

2. An identified customer base

3.  Method to inform and provide your target market with valuable resources

4. Ability to balance career, family and other commitments.

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