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October 24, 2016 · 12:47 pm

2016 Author Awards Ceremony Winners!

Thank you to everyone that made it out to the 3rd Annual Author Awards Ceremony & Book Gala this year. We had a fantastic time! If you were unable to attend, you can see this year’s winners, pictures & video all here! Photos by Pierce Brunson Photography. Click here to see all the photos.

THE WINNERS ARE:

FUNNIEST BOOK: Mike Rivera & Craig Sidorowicz, “From Stand-Up Comedian to Stand-Up Teacher”

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Art Koch, ” When Swing Was King!”

BEST OVERALL BOOK: Karen a. Kelly, M.D., “Take a Breath”

BEST BUSINESS BOOK: John Mckee, “Nothing Happens Until the Meeting is Set”

AMAZON #1 BEST SELLER AUDIO BOOK: Karen Mertes, Lt Col (Ret), United States Air Force, “Plaintiff 101” Audiobook

MOST INSPIRATIONAL STORY: M. Rene Harris, “Flies in My Coffee“

Gala Video by: Lasting Blueprint Productions.

Photo Booth Pics by Click Photo:

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October 3, 2016 · 11:00 am

Snag the LAST TABLE for the Author Event of the year!

Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4110 West Boy Scout Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607

This event features published authors from the Tampa Bay area who are making a difference in the community with their books. The night will be filled with music, drinks, food, prize raffles, award ceremony and an opportunity to speak with each author personally and purchase their works.
Featured Authors:

Mike Rivera & Craig Sidorowicz, “From Stand-Up Comedian to Stand-Up Teacher”
Rev. Chad C. Fernald, “Living Wisdom: Principles for a Life Well Lived”
Art Koch, ” When Swing Was King!”
Rita Lowman, “From the Farm to the Boardroom: Leadership Lessons”
Karen Kelly, M.D., “Take a Breath”
Brandon Rimes & Connor Anthony, “Become the MVP in Your Industry by Surfing the Radio Waves”
Sven Boermeester, “Best of Tampa Bay”
Melissa Tuttle Twomey, “Goodnight Tampa”
John Mckee, “Nothing Happens Until the Meeting is Set”
Karen Mertes, Lt Col (Ret), United States Air Force, “Plaintiff 101” Audiobook
Debbie Killebrew, “Finding My Way Back”
Melissa Sweeny, D.B.A., “Love from Luke: Lessons Learned from a Rescued Dog”
M. Rene Harris, “Flies in My Coffee”

Schedule:

5:30 Event Starts – Bridgette Simmonds “The Go Coach!”
6:30 Short Speech by Tara, President of Richter Publishing
6:35-6:45 Comedian Appearance by Mike Rivera
7:45 Awards Announced
8:15 Raffle
8:30 Party Ends

Attire: Business / cocktail attire

Ticket price includes: Entrance to the event, bottomless wine & endless appetizers! Early bird tickets will end one week prior to the event date. Regular ticket prices will be sold the last week. Day of the event ticket sales will at the door with cash or credit card.

Sponsorship Spots: We have packages available to you at all different price ranges. Check out our rate card here or call for details at 727-940-7647. RICHTER Publishing-RateCard
Check out the video of last year’s event below!

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September 12, 2016 · 11:00 am

Writer Meet-up Groups

Every book needs an editor. You need a different pair of eyes reading your words. When you are the one writing, you are too involved in the process. You need another person looking at the content with a fresh mind to see if the story runs smoothly. Does it make sense or did you leave out gaps of information that confuses the reader? And, of course, spelling and grammar also need to be reviewed. But how do you do that without an intern – or a big budget? Have no fear! That’s why writer meet-ups were invented! And yes, they really exist.

The more eyes you have looking at your work the better. There are many writer meet-up groups. I’ve seen some in my local area where it’s just for people reviewing other people’s work. Usually, it’s free. Utilize all of your resources!

Join Richter Publishing’s Meet-up here!

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September 9, 2016 · 12:00 pm

3 Tips to Writing your Book in 4 Weeks!

Life never stops, especially when you have the desire to write a book. Don’t make it up as impossible if your life is chaotic— IT CAN BE DONE! An industry standard 5 x 8,100 page book is approximately 20,000 words. That’s 20,000 words you would need to write in a four week period. Without structure, those words will loom over you! 20,000?! How can I write 20,000 in four weeks?! Tara Richter has come up with books full of tips for first time book writers and today we are going to share three of them from her book, “Write a Book in 4 Weeks.”

Tip #1

Use an accountability calendar and detailed outline. Download the forms from our website here: https://richterpublishing.com/resource

Tip #2

Write 715 words per day.

Tip #3

Create an outline prior to writing . Every day, sit down and write, tackling each section at a time.

To get your copy of “Write a Book in 4 Weeks!” click here!

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August 26, 2016 · 4:56 pm

Tips for a Successful Book Launch

When you have such a great part, why not let people know about the fun time you had? Here are some tips to show them what they missed out on and what is expected of your next event so they make sure they attend!

Document everything that happens at your party. The more you have recorded, the more you can post online. The record increases your SEO and Google-ability when people post about your party.

It is also a good idea to hire a professional photographer . You undo not want the only photos of you event to be badly-lit selfies. We have had some amazing videos taken at our parties. It’s worth it get them on tape and then edit it into a quick promo for you and yo9ur book/company. If you don’t have a lot extra money you can do it on your smartphone and use a video editing software. However, if you can, hire a professional. Even if you’re on a budget. It’s worth it to get that great video to post on your website, YouTube, Vimeo, etc. to get out into the world.

To get an idea in person, The 3rd Annual Author Award Ceremony & Book Gala Will be hosted on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant [4110 West Boy Scout Boulevard Tampa, FL 33607]

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August 18, 2016 · 11:00 am

Writing Tip — Writing Your Own Words

Life is hectic, and sometimes it seems like a better idea to go the ghostwriter route. I do not agree with someone else writing your words for you. Try to avoid this at all costs, but utilize a strong, connected ghostwriter if necessary—because these are you stories. This is your pain or happiness. No one can fully understand what you have gone through in life, so they cannot accurately express it on paper. Only you can.

I had a ghost writer offer to write my first book, “10 Rules to Survive the Dating Jungle.” However, she wanted to make it fiction, and I didn’t want to take it in that direction. The book was a set of rules I made for myself after enduring a divorce, losing my stepson, and enduring an entire lifetime of toxic, unhealthy relationships. She had no idea the pain and agony I went through with a controlling and verbally abusive husband. Only I know what it felt like. So in order to tell my story, to connect and resonate with the reader, my words had to come from me.

You might be afraid to put your story out there, and I do admit it’s a grueling process. There is no short cut to get it done, but I can provide little tricks that will make it easier.

To get your copy of “Write a Book in 4 Weeks!” click here!

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August 10, 2016 · 3:52 pm

Creating in Chaos

Between kids, a crazy schedule and your daily workload many people find it nearly impossible to be able to create and edit – let alone get their book published. But that’s where you’re wrong – ANYTHING is possible with dedication and a little hard work. Oh, and the help of Richter Publishing.

Richter Publishing company has published over 40 books and has had in some way a hand in their success. From helping write, edit and organize your thoughts on paper, Richter Publishing is there for each author throughout the entire creative and editing process.

In Tara Richter’s book, “Write a Book in 4 Weeks!,” Tara explains how you can “create in the chaos.” Life can be busy – and at most times extremely hectic – but dedicating a few hours or even minutes of your day that you can leave your legacy. Start with this writing tip so you don’t feel overwhelmed!

For packages, guidance and/or submission of manuscripts click here!

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July 27, 2016 · 11:00 am

Putting Pen to Paper

Last week Tara Richter was interviewed on Daytime TV! Tara shares how you can write your first book in just 4 weeks by “creating in chaos.” You can get your copy of “Write a Book in 4 Weeks” with all tips and checklists to help you become a bestseller here!

5 Tips to Get Started Writing:

1) Utilize spare time. Waiting in the airport or delayed flights, jot down ideas. On the airplane use iPhone or iPad & blue tooth keyboard to type out your thoughts on the notepad app. It’s easier than using your laptop because it takes up less space.

2) Carry an idea pad. When creativity hits hone in on it & jot them down as soon as they come into mind. You never know when a new idea will pop in. Write it down ASAP, don’t forget them!

3) Start a blog. With your new ideas start a blog & write in the blog 2-3 days a week. After a few months you’ll have enough info to flesh out a rough draft. It’s also a good way to get SEO and start promoting the book with short teasers and by pre-selling with PayPal buttons.

4) Write the first hour of every day. Sit down every morning and write for at least one hour. If you get it done first thing in the morning you won’t let daily activities get in the way or procrastinate. And if you write 715 words a day for 28 days you have 20,020 words which is a 100 page 5×8 book. How you can write a book in 4 weeks!

5) Read more. Read more to get your ideas flowing. Anytime I have a creative block I buy a book about overcoming blocks and read it. Or read something similar to the topic you’re writing about.

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July 22, 2016 · 2:44 pm

How to Check Your Blog Stats

When you’re running a blog it is extremely important to check your stats weekly – even daily on popular blogs! Chapter 4 in “Blog Your Book into Existence” discusses how and why you should check your stats weekly. Today we are going to share a brief overview of the chapter and a quick how-to on checking your blog stats! Are you ready?

Let’s show you where you can find your stats:

Log into you WordPress account
Click “Stats” across the top of the screen
Across the top you will have a blue bar graph showing the number of visits. They parse this out by how many people visited and how many posts they read.

Creating a global presence is so easy with a blog. My dating site receives hits from countries I never knew existed! You can learn a lot from your blog’s stats. If you are just starting out, it will take a while to see results, but don’t get frustrated. It does take time, but persistence is key here.

Awesome tip of the power of blogging: I posted an interview I did with actor Ethan Embry on my blog back in Nov 2013. Wikipedia has now linked to my blog as a point of reference for his entry. I’m right in-between People Magazine & TMZ! That’s the power of blogging and using the correct key terms for search engines. Check that out here!

Goodluck blogging!

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January 22, 2014 · 11:00 am

Write & Publish a Book Yourself Step #8: Kindle

Now that you have a paperback book, you can upload it on Kindle. If you’re not familiar with Kindle, it is a digital device that you can download multiple books and magazines to. You have to have an Amazon account in order to purchase books to download, however you do not need a Kindle device. They have an app on the iPhone and most smartphones and tablets to use.

Having your book on Amazon Kindle is just another way to distribute your book to as many people as possible. People are divided between which method they prefer to read their information. I personally prefer to have a real book in my hand, to flip through it and be able to autograph it. Others prefer digital. It is convenient because you can hold hundreds of books in one small, compact gadget. Having your book in both formats is important.

In order to publish a book on Kindle you do need to have an Amazon account. If you already do, you can log in with those same credentials. If you don’t have an account you will need to sign up for one. In this chapter of my book, How to Write and Publish a Book Yourself, I will walk you through how to do this as well as:

The KDP Select Program (to reach more readers and customers)
Book’s Copyright and Publishing Rights
Uploading Your Cover
Selecting a Digital Rights Management (DRM) (to inhibit unauthorized distribution of the Kindle book)

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2016 Author Awards Ceremony Winners!

THE WINNERS ARE:

Snag the LAST TABLE for the Author Event of the year!

Writer Meet-up Groups

3 Tips to Writing your Book in 4 Weeks!

Tip #1

Tip #2

Tip #3

To get your copy of “Write a Book in 4 Weeks!” click here!

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Writing Tip — Writing Your Own Words

Creating in Chaos

Putting Pen to Paper

How to Check Your Blog Stats

Write & Publish a Book Yourself Step #8: Kindle

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