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Honor Black Men with Words in June

Do you have a story, essay, novel chapter/excerpt, or poem honoring black males? In the month of June, a different member work will be featured on the Main page of the Black Author Showcase each da...

Tagged: excerpts, writing, authors, black, stories

Started this discussion May 15

Writers’ Groups and Resources for Moms

In today's world there is a niche or affinity group for everyone. Moms that write are no different and definitely have lots of web resources. You'll find forums, magazines, blogs, and lots of commi...

Tagged: moms, forums, groups, writer, author

Started this discussion May 10

A new publishing site for black authors: www.amistadconfidential.blogspot.com

Excellent site. I'm happy to see the effort from Amistad.

Tagged: books, publisher

Added a post May 9

Immerse Yourself Poetically in April

April is National Poetry Month and on the Black Author Showcase™ we are celebrating by posting a new member poem each day in April on the Main page. Days one and two were Marc Lacy and Afrika Midni...

Tagged: podcast, netcast, poetry, writers, poems

Started this discussion Apr 4

What's New at 22nd Century Press?

ForeWord Publishing Insider: Why aren't there more nonfiction graphic novels?

“Graphic novel” is a weak name. For one thing, it sounds like smut. (“Man, that novel was so…so graphic!”) Besides, it implies that a book-length comic book must be fiction.

And that’s a rotten shame, because nonfiction graphic novels have a huge potential readership. The Zogby polling group just released a new survey on books and reading. It found that the most popular genres after general fiction are nonfiction: history, current events / politics / international affairs, biographies, and religion / philosophy. Library Journal’s 2008 book-buying survey says that the books with the highest circulation are in the medicine/health category. An Associated Press / Ipsos poll says that the most-read books in 2007 were the Bible and other religious works; history and biography were popular, too. Nonfiction sells.

So why does nonfiction account for only two percent of all graphic novels?"

Continued: Why aren't there more nonfiction graphic novels?
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Posted by: David Seidman

ForeWord Publishing Insider
Industry leaders highlight current trends and the latest headlines

Librarians have a New Source for News

LISWire is a brand new idea from the guy behind LISNews & LISHost, Blake Carver. The plan is to allow member companies and organizations to use LISWire to send their full-text news releases and multimedia content to librarians, journalists, library professionals and the general public. We re going to build a network to distribute this information world wide.

"LISWire | The Librarian s News Wire: "LISWire - The Librarian s News Wire

Walden Media & Harper to Publish Children's Books

As reported in Variety ( Walden, Harper team up - Variety ), Walden Media will launch Walden Pond Press with it's new partner, HarperCollins Children's Books.

Marc Graser reports "As part of the multiyear pact, the venture will acquire and publish books for young readers. Naturally, it also plans to turn several of its tomes into film adaptations or pair up properties with other filmmakers."

First published title will be "The Will of Will Wolfkin," by screenwriter Steven Knight, who penned the pics "Dirty Pretty Things," "Eastern Promises" and "Amazing Grace."

This is the media/publishing team that gave us "The Chronicles of Narnia" franchise, "Charlotte's Web" and "Bridge to Terabithia" film adaptations.Black Author Showcase

Diaz Wins Fiction Pulitzer



Junot Diaz has just won the Pulitzer for "distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life, Ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Awarded to "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz (Riverhead Books). The Pulitzer Prizes

Wow! This is one of my favorites in the past year. This is a first novel based on a short story first published in the New Yorker.

Woo hoo - doin' the happy dance for Junot. And the 10k doesn't hurt either.

Great Author's Bookmark Idea

Author Chris Crutcher has a great idea that also saves money on his webpage. He has uploaded his newest bookmark (front and back). The beauty of this particular bookmark? While most authors create new bookmarks for each new book they write and promote, Crutcher has chosen to promote himself - the story writer.

It's a awesome concept and if I'm late on the train, so what! He never needs another bookmark. On one side it has an outstretched photo of him with the phrase "I feel a story coming on . . ." and on the reverse is his headshowt and contact information. Brilliant!


Don't totally copy or plagerize it, but please use the concept. And give Chris his props. Check out his site here:
Author, Chris Crutcher - Homepage
 

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22nd Century Press is a publishing house linking readers, authors, industry pros and evaluators to Publishing Technology and Resources without breaking the bank. We coach authors through the publishing process without spending their children's college fund to get published. Our last author's showcase was Feb. 29th at Howard University Continuing Education and was free to attendees.
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Helping you to "Free Your Inner Book", we are a publishing company like no other. 22nd Century Press combines the best of traditional small independent press publishing with the new wave in print on demand.
22nd Century Press is a small, independent publishing company that specializes in bringing great reads by African Americans and others to light. We:
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  • Work with authors who are serious about selling a minimum of 5 - 10,000 books
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Find out how 22nd Century Press can assist you in freeing the book in you. Not only do we publish books in the traditional model (6 books per year), we also provide coaching, education, ghostwriting, editorial, design, marketing, distributing and printing assistance to the self-published author with our My Century affiliate.
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Please do not send manuscripts before reviewing guidelines.

We created My Century specifically to help self-published authors make the best book possible. It's a mash-up of subsidy, pod, and traditional publishing. We provide coaching, pay royalties and take submissions, however we do not accept all manuscripts for publication.

We partner with our authors to create a high quality, well-designed, salable book; not a quick, get-it-out-there-in-a-minute unprofessional job. We offer sincere editing and criticism aimed at making the author successful.

Before you choose another publishing solution - give us a call. Quality and personal service is the 22nd Century Press and My Century difference.

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UMBC S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Present Black Author Showcase™ April 26th

We are planning a Black Author Showcase at UMBC on Saturday, April 26th at 12pm - 3 pm for the campus S.I.S.T.E.R.S. group. The event will be held in the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery. Click Here for Directions. Authors and performers will have about 10 - 15 minutes 'stage/performance' time and a table to sign & sell books. There will be light refreshme… Continue

Posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 10:07pm — No Comments (Add)

Immerse Yourself in Poetry this April at the Black Author Showcase™

April is National Poetry Month and on the Black Author Showcase™ we are celebrating by posting a new member poem each day in April on the Main page. Days one and two were Marc Lacy and Afrika Midnight Asha Abney. Don’t miss the twenty-eight other talented poets we have lined up for you. You’ll also want to check this out: BAS is hosting a live poetry panel & podcast April 23rd with our member poets to discuss their work and offer advi Continue

Posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Howard University Continuing Education & Black Author Showcase™ Black History Celebration

Sandra Kelly, HUCE; Kyndall Brown, Diane Williams, and Abiola Abrams Wow! What a fun night! Sorry you missed it! Howard University Continuing Education in partnership with Black Author Showcase™ presents a Black History Celebration. Friday, February 29, 2008 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Howard University… Continue

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At 9:05pm on June 24th, 2008, Shaman DeMagi said…
Beloved Sistah, please forgive me of mine stumble-steps toward you herein this high-teck world of information gathering and exchange. My appreciation for you goes beyond the definition of appreciation. Our connection will undoubtedly bring forth the aroma of fresh and fluent waters. Thank you, woman.
At 11:46am on June 11th, 2008, NMitch said…
Thanks. I will check out the other site. Thanks for adding me to your network! :-)
At 9:17am on June 11th, 2008, Khadijah Ali-Coleman said…
I'm a UMBC alum...sucks that I missed your event there...thanks for the invite to your site...I want to extend the same courtesy and invite you to www.liberatedmuse.com...there are several writers on the site...peace
At 8:02am on June 11th, 2008, Michele Jenkins said…
No I haven't and thank you! I wasn't quite sure on how to display my works....
At 10:09pm on June 10th, 2008, Libby said…
thank you for the link !!
At 9:36pm on June 10th, 2008, Tara Branche said…
thanks for the welcome; i haven't posted to the black authors showcase yet, but i will.
At 4:41pm on May 31st, 2008, Meccam30 said…
Okay, thank you for the info and the advice. Have a nice weekend.
At 7:24pm on May 25th, 2008, DA'Neen Hale said…
This is soooooo bad because I am just logging into this room after months so I am just getting messages. Can you tell me about the black authors showcase? Thanks
At 11:02pm on May 16th, 2008, Linda said…
Wow...Thanks Diane..I am so glad I found this site...My book will be available in 8 weeks.."GodsWomanNow".A great inspiration guide for women everywhere!
At 8:11pm on May 9th, 2008, Samuel D. Benjamin II said…
hello Diane, thank you for the invite, stop by anytime. I will be sharing 10 poems from my next book titled Complicated Passions
 
 

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