Film Review

Suzie Goldie asked:


people who listen to the MP3 audio books have an edge over others. Though the audio books have come into the picture just recently, many people (in millions) are already regular in listening to audio books. What’s more, some of the new books are simultaneously being released in the paperback and the audio edition. The main reason behind the success of audio books is that it saves people the time which is required for reading the book. While people can’t find time to read books due to their busy schedule, they certainly can listen to audio books while doing their everyday work like working, driving, cleaning, jogging, etc. It wouldn’t be wrong to state that audio books are the future of books. 

Before commenting on the price of audio books, and stating whether they are cheap or expensive, we need to look into some other aspects. The first question is which audio books are being considered? The downloaded ones, the ones on a CD, on a tape, or any other form? If we call it cheap or expensive, with whom are we making the comparison? First, let us consider the prices of audio books, and then discuss various determinants of those prices. After that, we shall comment on the cheap, discount audio books. 

Audio books can come for free, or they may be charged for about $100. Generally, whenever we make a comparison of audio book titles, we conclude that books on CD’s or cassettes are more expensive as compared to the MP3 audio books, which are available at a very cheap price. 

Now let’s discuss about the determinants of prices of the books. There are basically three factors which determine the audio book prices, which are: 

1. Production costs: The producers will obviously cover the material, labor and overhead expenses incurred for production of the audio book. The labor here includes payment to the reader who reads the book in a manner which would arrest the attention off the listener. The materials required include the cassette or CD cover, printing, and other such things. The overhead comprise of selling and distribution expenses and other such related items. It is found that materials are not required for production of MP3 books! 

2. Publishing costs: The publishing costs for audio books on cassettes and CD’s are almost of the same type. Space is always required for the storage of the old-fashioned books. Again, it must be said that in case of an MP3 audio book, no such storage space is required at all! 

3. Copyrights: The author always gets a part of the revenue earned by the sale of the book as commission. This holds for audio books as well. 

From the above points, it is very much clear that for discount audio books, MP3 audio books are available at a very cheap price and can be considered. Also, if you already possess an MP3 player, and want to take advantage of discount audio books, then the MP3 versions are always beneficial. In fact, free audio books are available for download in many cases.

Isis

Lady Tam asked:


I’m interested in booking a 12 night Mediterranean cruise for next May for my honeymoon. What is the cheapest way to book this cruise? Also, can I trust discount online travel agents?

Danny

Joan Clout-Kruse asked:


Have you ever sat at your computer or with your writing pad and your mind is blank? The words just won’t come. You had a great plan to write a book but you are stuck. Or maybe you are feeling a little insecure and wonder if you will ever finish your book. You begin to feel that writing is such a lonely profession.

Fret no more! Did you know that you could have a cast of characters to draw from to help you finish your book? With this team you not only will complete your book but it will be the best book you’ve ever written because of the feedback you received while your were writing your book.

To get you started, below is a list of people you can include on your list. This cast can help you write and market your book.

Cast of Characters:

Writing Buddy: This person is awesome. A buddy that agrees to listen to your story as you write it, ask you questions to help you move the story forward, and agrees to follow up when you make an agreement to finish a part of the book by a specific date. Also, gives you support and encouragement.

Book and Publishing Coaches: These experts can save you a lot of time and grief. They know the field and can move you quickly through writing and publishing your book. However it is important that you are ready to write and commit to this endeavor. Don’t waste your money if you cannot commit some time on a regular weekly basis to write a book.

Cheerleaders: Family, friends, co-workers, clients, and prospects can help you market your book. Ask them if they would be willing to tell their friends and customers about your book when the time comes. Or on a casual basis you can tell them how your book is coming along. People love to be in on the beginning of a book idea. They will cheer you on if you let them in on the progress of your book

Interviewer: This is someone who agrees to listen to each chapter idea and then interview you on the chapter topic. Ask questions. Once a week you two will work together on a chapter of the book and record the session. Then you can take the recording and use the information in your book.

Researchers: College interns or library assistants can help you with any research you need. For a reasonable fee you can let someone else do this grunt work for you and you will stay on the creative side of writing.

Your Bookstore: Go to the bookstore once in awhile. Search the shelves for books like yours. Buy a book. Sit and have some coffee and enjoy the moment. You will feel more like an author every time you go to the bookstore.

Read the Acknowledgement page of books that will be similar to yours. Write down the names of editors and literary agents mentioned in the book. You may want to contact them when part of your book is done. Or ask one of your cheerleaders or research people to do this for you.

Reviewers: Make a list of people — no more than five — that are willing to review your book once the manuscript is done. Have a set of questions ready for them to answer — Is there anything that needs more clarification, is the continuity okay, etc. These are the people that review the book before it is in its final stage. You will want to implement some of the suggestions they make in your final draft.

Foreword Expert: Who is going to write the Foreword of your book? Make a list of potential experts. You want a recognized expert in your field if possible. Start collecting names and addresses.

Published Authors or Speakers: Gather the names of published authors and speakers that you meet at conferences and networking events. Ask them if you might contact them with questions you might have as you are writing your book. It is important to keep them informed if they agree because they can also be cheerleaders and marketers for your book.

Testimonials: Every book should have testimonials in it and on the book cover. Start making a list of people you want to give you testimonials for your book. Start a relationship with them as soon as you can. Especially those authors and speakers you have on your list.

Bloggers: Wouldn’t it be nice to have some bloggers write a review of your book in their Blog? Research Blogs for the ones you feel are the best ones to promote your book.

Do your homework, create your lists, and be prepared. You could save hours of writing time and stay on target with your cast of characters. Plus you will have a ready-made team of people who will market and promote your book when it is published. Writing is not such a lonely profession after all. In fact, it’s fun when you have built such a fantastic team that is rooting for your success.

Copyright 2008, Joan Clout-Kruse.



Kirk

iheartyoubabe asked:


I just read Skud by Dennis Foon (which is really good by the way, i totally loved it). I want a book thats really intense with good twisted plots

What book would you recommend that youve read? Im planning on reading Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, but if there is better one please let me know.

Thank you.

Yolanda

elizabeth_ashley44 asked:


I’d like chapter books that are in paperback and are age-appropriate for 3rd-6th graders. Cussing and sexual content should be kept to a minimum if at all. Classics are probably out of the question b/c I don’t want to step on the toes of teachers. So far I’ve got The Secret Apartment, The Landry News, The War with Grandpa, and The Watsons Go to Birmingham. If you’re a middle schooler who has some books you really like(d), I’d love your opinion. Same thing for parents and book lovers in general. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestions so far. I’ve thought about series books as many of you have mentioned, but these are books kids read already. I’d like for the books to be ones they might not normally select on their own. I also don’t want to alienate boys w/the selections as they’re less inclined to go to the club meetings as it is. Keep ‘em coming!

Rene

gaylegirl18 asked:


I am trying to find some books to read. Some of my favorite authors are Cecilia Ahern, Nicholas Sparks, and Meg Cabot. So does anyone have any suggestions of what a good book would be that is close to their style of writing? Thanks!

Wanda

-_Shadow Prince_- asked:


Sometimes I don’t have a choice and I buy some long books on paperback edition. I’m the type of person who cares a lot for books that treats them like a pet and hates to see them laying around and not taken care of. When I reach about the middle of the book, the spine overlaps, causing it to have these wrinkle lines . I hate to see that happen to my books (since I’m a book-freak!) and I want to know a way to prevent them so if you have any tips, I would really be grateful!
PS: I usually prefer books hardcover editions to prevent this from happening, except not all books are available on both.

Sally

Gerry Robert asked:


What Being in Author Could Do for You!

 

When you become an author you instantly gained several advantages to help you promote your practice. I’m not talking about “best seller” or being the next Tom Peters or John Grisham. I’m talking about becoming an author for one purpose and one purpose only that is boosting sales and income.

 

A Book Gives You Credibility

 

People ever written books are perceived as experts. Prospects see your name and face on a book cover and in our culture, you are viewed as credible and as an authority figure. Plain and simple, the more credible you are the more sales you will make. Why? Because people will trust you more.

 

Let’s say a magazine that your prospects read all the time has an opening for a regular column on your topic. They put the word out that they are looking for possible people to write that column. You think it would be great exposure; and you would be right

 

They receive several submissions but you submit your proposal all along with a copy of your book on the same topic. Now who would you think will be invited to write a column? Of course, the author will get the gig.

 

Jean Ann Dorrell is a financial advisor to seniors in Florida. Her market is crowded with competitors. Her book “Protect Yourself; Everything Seniors Need to Know to Avoid Being Taken Financially” gives her a very unique and credible position in her marketplace.

 

A Book Gives You FREE Advertising

 

Despite popular opinion to the opposite radio stations, TV shows, magazines, newspapers are looking to give you free publicity. They start every day with an empty page and. They want to give you exposure.

 

The value of this seems obvious but when you are visible and people see you on TV or hear you on the radio, it helps your business. A book has given me over $5 million of free advertising.

 

Anita Jackson has been featured on local and national radio and TV because of her book. She uses the book to gain publicity for her coaching program.

 

A Book Helps You Differentiate Yourself from the Competition

 

There are thousands of people who offer what you offer. Why should they buy from you? Competition is stiff today!

 

Imagine this, a real estate agent is making a presentation to the owners of a nice house worth over $2 million. Of course, they will likely interview several agents before granting the listing to one of them. Before leaving our imaginary agent says something like this “Mr. Jones, I know and fully expect you will speak with several agents before making this important decision. Cannot ask you to do just one thing before making that decision? What you’ll need one of the chapters in my book entitled how to find a real estate agent you can trust”, then he autographs a copy of his book for the homeowner. What is just happened to his competition? Obliterated!

 

Real estate Yogen Dhanik uses a book to differentiate himself in the tough and crowded real estate market of San Francisco.

 

A Book Helps You Get Referrals

 

One dead as we know offers his book “The Winning Smile” to his existing patients. He tells them to give a free copy of this book to their friends. In the book itself which he autographs in advance, he offers a free first visit for friends of existing patients. He’s busier than ever before.

 

Dentist Dr. Anil Agarwal of Chicago uses a book to explode his referral practice in his practice.

 

A Book Helps You Recruit

 

Dave O, author of the book “The Millionaire Genius” uses his book to build instant rapport for his direct sales organization. He needs to recruit thousands of agents and his book pre sells him to prospects and gets the whole sales force motivated to introduce him to their friends and prospects.

 

Major Mohan has tens of thousands of people in his sales organization. They all use his book to recruit and get the word out about his company.

 

Doctor, Your Medicine Is Killing Me! was written by health and wellness coach Pete Coussa to give him the platform he needed to teach his philosophy of wellbeing.

 

A Book Opens Doors

 

Christian Warren wanted to meet CEOs of large enterprises to offer his unique high and Internet architectural services. The problem is that CEOs always referred him down to the IT department. He knew that they Union Bay and approve sales, they would need to sell the CEO eventually, why not bypass all that?

 

But how could he get in? Well, he writes a book entitled “Running with the Rhinos” a book on leadership. It’s a topic of great interest to his target audience. Now, before making a sales call to the CEO he sends them a copy of this book along with an autographed which includes the following…

 

Dear Mr. CEO

 

My mentor told me that I should give my book to the hundred most positive people in this city, I hear you’re one of them. Enjoy the book!

 

Yours truly,

 

Christian Warren

 

The Einstein Complex is being used by Dr. Roger Boger to help him create multiple sources of income.

 

A Book Attracts Prospects

 

Instead of cold calling or any other outdated rejection based strategy, why not make the people who are likely to buy your product or service, come directly to you?

 

How? Do what Rozieta Shaary did. Every week she would advertise her practice with an ad that cost or $1500. She would typically receive 15 to 20 calls every time that ad ran she thought she could do better. After attending our seminar, I I showed her how to write a book and offer it for free in that. The result? She consistently gets 500 phone calls at every three days from the same $1500 ad.

 

Rozieta Shaary uses her book to boost advertising response.

 

If you want to become a magnet to prospects… Write out Book!

 

If you want to boost your income… Write a Book!

 

If you want to explode your referrals… Write a Book!

 

If you want to gain celebrity status… Write a Book!

 

If you want to make your advertising pull a lot more… Write a Book!

 

If you want to get tons of FREE publicity… Write a Book!

 

 



Richard

Jeffrey asked:


I don’t deny that people still shoot in film, and I know that the controls are nearly identical from film to digital on newer SLRs, but why do they make us take a film class before we can move onto digital? The majority of my classmates will, I assume, be working in digital after this class.

I’ve been told that this isn’t unusual, that many programs require film and darkroom experience before moving to digital. Still – what’s the benefit?!

Beatriz