Final Plea!

We are reaching out to our readers to please help us get this writer’s blog in the top 101 writer’s Websites for next year by sending the following to Writer’s Digest online. Just copy and paste the following into an e-mail and send to writersdig@fwpubs.com with “101 Best Websites” as the subject

“I nominate A Book Inside at http://abookinside.blogspot.com/ for the top 101 site list.”

The deadline for nominations is January 1 so we're almost out of time. If you haven't voted yet, please take a moment to do so. Thank you all!

Thanks to all who so kindly have voted for us already! Your support is VERY appreciated!

Help Me Donate My Books!

As many of you are aware, the last half of 2008 I have been donating one book for each book I sell to a library affected by natural disaster or some other organization in desperate need of books.

You have been so wonderful in response to this that I have 2 more cases of books to donate. The problem is, I’m running out of ideas on where to send them. So…, I’m going to let you decide for me! That’s right; tell me about the non-profit organization you feel is deserving of these books. At the first of the New Year I will choose two from your suggestions and send them each a case of new books. Please use the comment section below to offer your suggestion.

By the way, I’m not done yet! So if you still would like to purchase a book so one more will be donated, all my books are still on sale at Author’s Box until Christmas!

After you leave your comment, can you also please help me get this writer’s blog in the top 101 writer’s Websites for next year by sending the following to Writer’s Digest online? Just copy and paste the following into an e-mail and send to writersdig@fwpubs.com with “101 Best Websites” as the subject

“I nominate A Book Inside at http://abookinside.blogspot.com/ for the top 101 site list.” Deadline is Jan 1.

Thanks to all who so kindly have voted for us!

Freebies for Writers and Authors

Even Santa loves to read!

During this joyous season of giving, buying, over-spending, and going broke, I thought you would appreciate some freebies! So I’ve listed below some great free stuff for writers, authors, and book lovers. If you know of some other great freebies for writers, feel free to use the comment section to add them to this list.

Happy Holidays!

Win a Free Book at http://abookinside.blogspot.com/2008/11/win-free-book.html

Free bumper sticker ‘fear of writing’ at http://www.fearofwriting.com/fun-stuff-for-writers.htm#FreeBumperSticker

Free online calendar to help you keep track! http://www.organizedwriter.com/calendar.htm

Free e-book to inspire you to write at http://abookinside.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-e-book-writer-in-you.html

Free business cards at http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/ns/default.aspx?xnav=welcomeback&GP=12%2f13%2f2008+12%3a49%3a29+PM

Free ebooks at http://www.fictionwise.com/eBooks/freeBooks.htm?cache

Goodreads has a HUGE list of free book giveaways at http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway and while you’re there, add me to your friends list. I’m at http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/885518.Carol_Denbow

Free greeting cards so you can send your best wishes to those on your “friend’s lists” as well as publishers, editors, and whoever helps you with your books. Visit http://www.marlo.com/card.htm

Free new site for authors and book lovers at http://bookeventcenter.ning.com

Check Out The NEW Book Trailer For "A Book Inside!"

Back to Writing and Publishing Books

The holidays have really got me off track and I must apologize! Most visitors to A Book Inside come here to learn how to write a book—or publish one. With all the new stuff going on, the new Website, the holidays, and book giveaways, I’ve strayed away from what most of you want—writing and publishing help! So please accept my apologies and I promise we will get back to the book writing and publishing tips right after the first of the year. Until then, I have listed below some of the blog viewers past favorites for you. Enjoy!

One more “brag” moment; A Book Inside is now rated in the top 2.29% of all Websites on the WWW. This is all thanks to you and your support! Google has recognized that we are not going away and are here for the long haul! Writers, published authors, send us your “wants” and I will target those subjects in 2009.

Volume 1 / Welcome! Who Can Write A Book?
Volume 2 / Choosing The Right Book Title for Your Book
Volume 3 / Ducks In a Row – Creating an Outline for Your Book
Volume 4 / 16 Book Components and Special Sections for Authors
Volume 5 / Book Length - Where Do I Go From Here?
Volume 6 / Research and Permission
Volume 7 / Should I Copyright My Work?
Volume 8 / The Importance of a Great Book Cover
Volume 9 / A Quick Guide to ISBNs for Self-Publishers
Volume 10 / Testimonials from Experts
Volume 13 /How to Develop a Customer Base with a Website