Writing African American Books that
promote the power of love.

Shani Greene-Dowdell, author, publisher.

March 2010 Newsletter




  E-Book Challenge this Month  |   New Interview  |  Speak Life, and Beauty |   Guest Blogger: Ebony Adams, Speaks of being Stripped and Restored
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Self Publishing: Getting Down to the Business

Are you ready to tell your story?

"There has to be an easier way to get my book published," says the struggling aspiring author, discouraged and hardly able to carry on.
 
We are enthusiastic and eager to give you the  help you need, so to that we answer, "Yes, you can and will succeed because we are going to provide you with the tools you need to jump start your publishing career."

*Have you ever wondered if self publishing was right for you?

* Do you need a step-by-step guide to turning your manuscript into book format?

* Do you need to know successful alternative distribution and sales techniques for authors?
 

 If you answered yes to one of these questions, this Seminar is for YOU!

 
While writing is an art form that most writers are willing do for free because of the joy of it, when you are ready to take the plunge into self publishing you must understand this is a business. And as with any business, there are sharks and pitfalls that if you are not careful you will be sucked in and taken advantage of. In this two-hour session with author and publisher, Shani Greene-Dowdell, you will learn how to turn your dream into a reality on a shoe-string budget while making the most out of your publishing experience. Shani will share with you cost-effective ways to jump-start your career as a self published author and tell you exactly how you can have your book published in 30 days. There will be no fluff during this session, so you will not leave this seminar still wondering about your next step to take in self publishing. For authors that are already self published, this will serve as a refresher course for effectively running your publishing business and you will leave with new information to better conduct your publishing endeavors. 
 
Register for this workshop at 
http://selfpublishingwithshani.eventbrite.com

 
 
NEW: Take the E-Book Challenge

Nayberry publications has partnered with Rawsistaz in their E-book reading challenge in offering our first publication, Keepin' It Tight as a free download. Until March 19th, you can take the challenge by downloading books from several African American authors for free. In celebration of the E-book challenge blitz, various book chats will be held with the authors at http://wwww.BlackBookChats.com. The chats will take place until May 2nd in order to have time to discuss the E-books. You will find various genres including nonfiction, Christian, fiction and romance available for your down loading and reading pleasure, and the best part is that all of the books are free for a limited time.
 
Will you take the challenge?
Shani Greene-Dowdell, a force to be reckoned with?

Shani recently had a heart to heart interview with Elissa Gabrielle of Peace In The Storm Publishing and Elissa's verdict is that she is a force to be reckoned with. We want you to be the judge. Take a few minutes to read the interview and leave a comment over there to show your support.
Go ahead, Say Something Beautiful

In the effort to encourage others to speak life to each other and themselves, on March 11th, Shanibooks.com's Quote for today was..."But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken."  ~Matthew 12:36

Not only must we be careful of what we say to others, but what we say to ourselves, as well. Today I affirm that I am blessed, successful, and will live my life to the fullest for all that I'm blessed with and my blessings to come. Will you say something beautiful to someone else AND yourself today?

Black Love is Beautiful Introduces Guest Blogger: Ebony Adams

I was listening to Bishop Eddie Long one night and his sermon spoke to me in a way that touched me. In his sermon, he used the example of a father taking something away from his child, something that the child loved very much. However, the child only loved it so much because he wasn't aware of the fact that there was something even better than what he had out there waiting for him in life. The child was unaware that he had higher blessings waiting for him in the Kingdom of God. Therefore, the child cried, and became sad because he lost something that he thought was good.Read More >


In This Issue

Self Publishing: Getting Down to the Business

Take the E-Book Challenge

Online Interview

Say Something Beautiful

Guest Blogger: Ebony Adams, Speaks


Quick Links

New Video: Listen to Excerpt from Secrets of a Kept Woman


Spring Time is Here

So now that the clocks have sprung forward, let's bask in the enjoyment of extra hours in the day. Welcome back to our beautiful Spring time!


Don't Miss These Interviews w/
Shani G. Dowdell

The Reading Circle with Marc A. Medley on April 3, 2010 at 5-6 a.m. CST
 
Listen in at
or WP88.7 FM in New Jersey
 
Let's Talk Books with The1Essence on April 8, 2010 at 8-9 p.m. CST
 
Listen in at 
Or, call in with comments
1-877-514-5454


Visit Our Sponsors:

The VA Women of Distinction Book Club is a  group of readers located in Virginia Beach, VA. They will be hosting Shani Greene-Dowdell on May 20th for a book signing party and are currently holding a fundraiser. Visit their website to check them out!
 
To order lotions and gels from their fundraiser, go to their webstore.


RKB Media carries the best Urban Fiction and African Movies.
 
Specializing in "Urban Fiction" Literature and "Nollywood" movies, RKB Media appreciates the work that our culture puts into these productions and are proud to be the first company offering this strong, ethnic combination of talents in one package! 
 
Visit them online at www.rkbmedia.com


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"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them."~ Mark Twain 
 
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