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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v4.1.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sat, 17 May 2008 13:24:49 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>EDC Creations Virtual Promotions</title><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/</link><description>Virtual Book and Business Promotions</description><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v4.1.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>New Author/ Business Owner Website Packages</title><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:51:57 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/8/new-author-business-owner-website-packages.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1746977</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="sizeGreater80">New Author/Business Owner Website Packages</span><br /><br />EDC Creations is a full-service web development and event consulting firm, providing comprehensive solutions for our customers. Whether you need a simple, effective web presence, book launch party, promotional materials or a robust e-commerce solution, we can help you identify and meet your goals. Our web designers, marketing specialists, and event planners utilize the latest technologies to deliver striking design and accessible information with minimum download time.</p><p><br /><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>EDC Creations New Authors Branding Package- Price: 900.00</strong></span></p><ul><li><div>3-5 page basic website; Domain registration</div></li><li><div>&#8220;My Book is Out&#8221; Virtual Tour 30 days</div></li><li><div>Audio Postcard Creation</div></li><li><div>Personal Book Coaching sessions (4)</div></li><li><div>10 custom email addresses</div></li><li><div>Marketing Material</div></li><li><div>Press Kit Creation</div></li><li><div>Podcast Creation</div></li><li><div>MySpace Creation w/ friends added</div></li><li><div>BAN Radio Show Interview</div></li><li><div>PayPal&nbsp; Button Creation</div></li><li><div>Creation of Internet marketing plan</div></li><li><div>Limited Consultations</div></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>New Business Identity&#8212; Price: 1,200.00</strong></span><br /></p><ul><li><div>5-7 page website</div></li><li><div>Personal Book Coaching sessions (4)</div></li><li><div>50 custom email addresses</div></li><li><div>Press Kit Creation</div></li><li><div>Marketing Banner </div></li><li><div>Podcast Creation</div></li><li><div>Promotional Flyer and Postcards</div></li><li><div>MySpace Creation w/ friends added</div></li><li><div>Email Newsletter Template</div></li><li><div>Blog Creation and Syndication</div></li><li><div>BAN Radio Show Interview</div></li><li><div>PayPal&nbsp; Button Creation</div></li><li><div>Publisher and Distribution Lists</div></li><li><div>Domain Registration</div></li><li><div>&#8220;My&nbsp;Business &nbsp;is Open&#8221; Virtual Tour</div></li><li><div>Creation of Internet marketing plan</div></li><li><div>Limited Consultations</div></li></ul><p><br /><br /><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Sankofa All Inclusive Author Package&#8212; Price: $1,500.00</strong></span><br />(Includes Custom Web Design, Domain Registration, Social Network and Blog Creation, Promotional Materials, Book Coaching, Virtual Book Tour, Business Identity Kit and Press Kit preparation)<br /></p><ul><li><div>5-10 page website; Domain Registration</div></li><li><div>Personal Book Coaching sessions (6)</div></li><li><div>Social Network Profile Creation (5)</div></li><li><div>50 custom email addresses</div></li><li><div>Press Kit Creation</div></li><li><div>(2) Podcast Creation</div></li><li><div>Marketing Banner</div></li><li><div>Newsletter E-blast x 2</div></li><li><div>Audio Postcard Creation</div></li><li><div>Promotional Commercial Creation</div></li><li><div>Custom Slideshow of Events</div></li><li><div>Promotional Flyer, Business cards, Bookmarks, and Postcards</div></li><li><div>MySpace Creation w/ friends added</div></li><li><div>Email Newsletter Template</div></li><li><div>Blog Creation and Syndication</div></li><li><div>BAN Radio Show Interview</div></li><li><div>PayPal&nbsp; Button Creation</div></li><li><div>Publisher and Distribution Lists</div></li><li><div>&#8220;My Book is Out&#8221; Virtual Tour</div></li><li><div>Creation of Internet marketing plan</div></li><li><div>Unlimited Consultations</div></li><li><div>30% discounts on all workshops<br /><br /></div></li></ul><p><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Website Maintenance available&#8212; $99.00 per month</strong></span> <br />(includes 3 hour-per month of updates to content only, signing dates, event calendar, 1 mailing list revision, no design changes other than changing contact info, additional charges for adding new pages; includes MySpace updates and social networks additional maintenance available at hourly rate of $59.00)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Additional pages or web site redesign at $165.00 per page.<br /><br /><br /></p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1746977.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Store Front / E-Commerce Creations</title><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:34:30 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/8/store-front-e-commerce-creations.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1746923</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><br /><span class="sizeGreater60"><strong>Store Front /E-Commerce Creations</strong></span><br />Let EDC Creations create you new online store! We will do as little or as much as you need us to do. We even create custom payment buttons to sell your products from your website.</p><p><br /><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Store Front E-Commerce Theme&#8212; Contact Us To Discuss</strong></span><br />Full online stores and 2 page website start at&nbsp; $900.00 up, email Ella Curry of EDC Creations to get started today!</p><p><br /><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Store Front Light page: $370<br /></strong></span>Light graphics (page header, small graphic enhancements), simple text layout.</p><p><br /><strong><span class="sizeGreater40">Store Front Medium page: $470</span><br /></strong>Medium graphics, a classic page can have a more complex arrangement and/or text layout.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Store Front Enhanced page: $670<br /></strong></span>Either advanced graphics or Flash accents, advanced text layouts &amp; arrangements.</p><p>***The page prices are based on the assumption that you want to have individually designed pages, which is mostly the case. Large stjores (5+ pages), or websites that have generically created pages are priced differently starting at $1, 500.00.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Special Features</strong></span><br />&bull; load images and text content for easy maintenance<br />&bull; web based image/files administration [online photo gallery]<br />&bull; integration with payment gateway (PayPal)<br />&bull; web add-ons including shopping carts, forum, chat room, guest book&#8230;<br />&bull;CD artwork design / CD Replication services</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Get Started Today!</strong></span><br />Contact the owner of EDC Creations for a&nbsp; consultation about your book or business promotions.<br />Email Ella at the following address: <a href="mailto:ellacurry@edc-creations.com">ellacurry@edc-creations.com</a><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1746923.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Let EDC Creations Help You Manifest Dreams</title><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:31:52 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/8/let-edc-creations-help-you-manifest-dreams.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1746913</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="sizeGreater60">EDC Creations Book Coaching Sessions</span></p><p><span class="sizeGreater20">Let EDC Creations Help You Manifest Dreams</span><br /><br /><br /><strong>Details for book coaching:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.edc-creations.com/bookcoaching.html">http://www.edc-creations.com/bookcoaching.html</a></p><p>Are you merely&nbsp; a dreamer or a doer? Are you ready to share your unique, useful message with the world to help your readers or customers have a better life? Do you want to use your book or product&nbsp; to &ldquo;brand&rdquo; your business, to be known as the expert and attract new clients? Make your book or product a top seller? And, do it all in a short time? Yes, it will take&nbsp; a little of your time, but far less than if you did it alone. Yes, it will take a little money, but far less than the mistakes you&#8217;d make without a industry savvy book coach or marketing specialist&rsquo;s guidance, who has the connections that can lead you on to greatness. Contact&nbsp; EDC Creations to get this show on the road!<br /></p><p><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>View our coaching fees:</strong></span><br /><a href="http://www.edc-creations.com/coachingfees.html">http://www.edc-creations.com/coachingfees.html</a></p><p><br /><span class="sizeGreater40"><span class="sizeGreater20">Get Started Today!</span><br /></span>Contact the owner of EDC Creations for a&nbsp; consultation about your book or business promotions.<br />Email Ella at the following address: <a href="mailto:ellacurry@edc-creations.com">ellacurry@edc-creations.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1746913.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Sankofa Literary Society Profile Pages</title><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:22:17 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/8/sankofa-literary-society-profile-pages.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1746897</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Sankofa Literary Society Profile Pages</strong></span><br /><br />By promoting your book at Sankofa Literary Society one of the fastest-growing websites for writers, authors, and artist (the only website to focus primarily on promoting works by new and emerging authors) you&#8217;ll get your book the attention it deserves. Sankofa Literary Society is one of the more popular sites for authors, small business owners, musicians, book readers and reading clubs on the Internet. In an average month Sankofa Literary Society receives about 310-430 unique visits daily to our main website and 950 visits per day from our three sister sites combined. (Based on Jan. 12, 2008 stats)<br /><br /></p><p><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Sample Sankofa Literary Society Profile Pages</strong></span><br /><a href="http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org/">http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org</a><br /><br /></p><p><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>SLS Front page slideshow presentation&#8212;$25.00 per month</strong></span><br />Book added to SLS bookstore; ad placed on SLS Bookclub Center<br /><a href="http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org/bookfairstore.html">http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org/bookfairstore.html</a><br /></p><p><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>SLS Featured author lifetime profile pages&#8212;$99.00</strong><br /></span>Check out each of the authors listed<br /><a href="http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org/fiction.html">http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org/fiction.html</a><br /></p><p><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>SLS Paradigm Shift Audio Excerpts&#8212;$35.00</strong></span><br /><a href="http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org/slsaudiomagazine.html">http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org/slsaudiomagazine.html</a></p><ul><li><div>Create a 3 minute podcast of the author reading live</div></li><li><div>Book added to Sankofa Literary Society&#8217;s Bookstore</div></li><li><div>Audio Excerpts aired on BAN Radio x 2</div></li><li><div>Promoted in EDC Literary News and Events newsletter</div></li><li><div>Author given mp3 and html code for posting purposes<br /></div></li></ul><p><strong><span class="sizeGreater40">Get Started Today!</span><br /></strong>Contact the owner of EDC Creations for a&nbsp; consultation about your book or business promotions.<br />Email Ella at the following address: <a href="mailto:ellacurry@edc-creations.com">ellacurry@edc-creations.com</a></p><p><br />&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1746897.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Intimate Conversations Interviews with Ella</title><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:14:29 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/8/intimate-conversations-interviews-with-ella.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1746881</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Intimate Conversations Interviews&#8212;-$75.00</strong></span><br />EDC Creations PR bridges the gap between, readers-authors-book sellers and the media<br /><br /></p><p><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Get Started Today!</strong></span><br />Contact the owner of EDC Creations for a&nbsp; consultation about your book or business promotions.<br />&nbsp;Email Ella at the following address: <a href="mailto:ellacurry@edc-creations.com">ellacurry@edc-creations.com</a><br /></p><ul><li><div>30 minute intimate interview with Ella Curry</div></li><li><div>Full promotion of recording to 4 EDC Creations Networks</div></li><li><div>2 Email Blasts of Session and the book details</div></li><li><div>HTML provided for author to&nbsp;repost broadcast</div></li><li><div>In EDC newsletter 1 week of the Intimate Interview</div></li><li><div>Rebroadcast on BAN Radio @Talkshoe and BH365 Audio Magazine</div></li><li><div>Written interview posted at SLS Bookclub Center<br /></div></li><li><strong><span class="sizeGreater20">Sample:</span>&nbsp; Intimat e Conversation with author Geletha Black, book titled, &#8220;Have You Ever Wanted to Choke a Bitch&#8221;</strong><br /><a href="http://paradigmshiftaap.vox.com/library/post/intimate-conversation-interview-with-author-geletha-black.html">http://paradigmshiftaap.vox.com/library/post/intimate-conversation-interview-with-author-geletha-black.html</a><br /></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1746881.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>EDC Literary News and Events Newsletter</title><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:11:56 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/8/edc-literary-news-and-events-newsletter.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1746861</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="sizeGreater20"><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>EDC Creations Literary News and Events Newsletter</strong></span><br />$45 per week; no limit of weeks to purchase</span></p><p><strong><br />View the most recent newsletter distributed by FeedBlitz</strong><br /><a href="http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?html=301498">http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?html=301498</a><br /></p><p>Authors and business owners can sponsor this newsletter with your banner for $45 per week to showcase your product, service, or business. <br />This newsletter is sent out weekly to 18,000+ readers through 4 different feeds!<br /><br />&nbsp;Email Ella today to promote your events, books, business, bookclub, publishing house, or just share news of literary venues. <br />We can host only 2 banners per distribution. Email: <a href="mailto:elladcurry@edc-creations.com">elladcurry@edc-creations.com</a> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1746861.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>BAN Bookstore and Audio Magazine</title><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:00:23 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/8/ban-bookstore-and-audio-magazine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1746840</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>BAN &nbsp;Bookstore and BH365 Audio Magazine&#8212;$35.00</strong></span><br />&nbsp;We created the&nbsp;<strong>BH365 Audio Magazine</strong> to give our listeners the chance to hear directly from the authors and musicians whose products we want to promote. Our goal is to give listeners a behind the scenes view of today&#8217;s popular books and music, as well as letting you preview new artists and authors we really like.&nbsp; <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/literary-commercials/" target="_blank"><strong>Explore the BH365 Audio Magazine here&gt;</strong><br /></a></p><p>Our clients record a 3-5 minute &#8220;commercial&#8221; detailing their latest ventures; book clubs can now post their reviews in audio and print; writers can present their work and essays in audio that can be downloaded by our listen audience. Had a great interview on another show? We can post it in our <strong>BH365 Audio Magazine!</strong></p><ul><li><div>Create a 3 minute podcast of the author reading live&nbsp; </div></li><li><div>Book added to Sankofa Literary Society&#8217;s Bookstore</div></li><li><div>Audio Excerpts aired on BAN Radio x 2; promoted in newsletter</div></li><li><div>Author given mp3 and html code for posting purposes</div></li><li><div>Pre-recorded mp3 format interviews add to player<br /></div></li></ul><p><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Check out the Black Authors Network Bookstore</strong></span><br /><a href="http://www.edc-creations.com/banstore.html">http://www.edc-creations.com/banstore.html</a><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1746840.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Virtual Book Launch Party</title><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:56:36 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/8/virtual-book-launch-party.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1746828</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Book Launch Party&#8212;price starts at $150.00</strong></span><br /><br />Would you like to host a cyber book launch party in your honor and are not sure where to begin? Our team will coordinate and arrange your next book launch party, book chat, or&nbsp; cyber book tour! We&rsquo;ll take all the glitches out of your next event by double checking ALL the details that can consume your time. We want you to shine!<br /><br /><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Contact Ella at EDC Creations for a free quote today: </strong></span><a href="mailto:elladcurry@edc-creations.com"><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>elladcurry@edc-creations.com</strong></span></a><span class="sizeGreater20">. <br /><br /><span class="sizeGreater40">We look forward to helping you Create An Lasting Impact!</span></span><br /></p><p><strong>Please read this article on basic interview tips for new authors:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.flutterbyeffectllc.com/Interviewing%20tips.html">http://www.flutterbyeffectllc.com/Interviewing%20tips.html</a></p><p><br />Advertising on the Black Authors Network, Sankofa Literary Society, EDC Promotions PR Networks will definitely increase your exposure to book lovers around the world by 100%!</p><p><br /><strong>Bookclub Chat with Black Authors Network&#8212;&#8212;FREE!</strong><br />Meet authors in the SLS Chatroom to discuss the latest book releases.<br />Every Sunday Evening 6pm-8pm EST<br /></p><p><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Enter the Chatroom Here</strong></span><br /><a href="http://pub47.bravenet.com/chat/show.php/4028923731">http://pub47.bravenet.com/chat/show.php/4028923731</a><br />Add your book title or bookclub name to the profile section at login</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1746828.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Literary Services by EDC Creations</title><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:49:50 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/8/literary-services-by-edc-creations.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1746816</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center" align="center"><span class="sizeGreater80">Literary Services by EDC Creations</span> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What is Branding?</strong> <br /><a href="http://www.edc-creations.com/branding.html">http://www.edc-creations.com/branding.html</a> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Why use Online Book Promotions</strong> <br /><a href="http://www.edc-creations.com/onlinebookpromo.html">http://www.edc-creations.com/onlinebookpromo.html</a> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Are You Struggling to Promote A Website, Book, Product, Event, Business, Service, CD or Even Yourself?</strong> </p><p>Please know that you are not alone. Even though the competition in the entertainment and literary industries is stiff, EDC Creations can level the playing field by offering our individualized services and coaching. At EDC Creations are not like other PR agencies, and we are proud of it. We believe in hard work, determination, quick turn around, economical prices and packages. We are professionals who know how to move books, sell products, create an lasting brand and most importantly- we enable our clients to have the time of their lives while achieving their dreams. We will do the hard part and you enjoy the spotlight! </p><ul><li>Media Kit Creation </li><li>Review Solicitation </li><li>Social Network Setup </li><li>Internet Publicist </li><li>Virtual Media Tours </li><li>Blog Syndication </li><li>Branding Consultant </li><li>Web 2.0 Training and Setup of Elements </li><li>Website Design &amp; Maintenance </li><li>Internet Marketing &amp; Promotions </li><li>Custom Market Plan Creation </li><li>Exposure to Targeted Audience </li><li>Scheduling of Cyber Tours and Appearances </li><li>Promotional Material Creations </li><li>Business Identity Established </li><li>Book and Branding Coaching </li><li>Press Release Distribution </li><li><div>Introduction to 400+ SLS partners sites <br /></div></li></ul><p><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Consulting Rate:</strong></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $65.00 per hour </p><p><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Monthly Retainer:</strong></span> $150.00&#8212;$350.00 per author; $550 for small press (6 authors only) </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span class="sizeGreater60">Get Started Today!</span><br />Contact the owner of EDC Creations for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation about your book or business promotions. Email Ella at the following address: <a href="mailto:ellacurry@edc-creations.com">ellacurry@edc-creations.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1746816.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bookclub Chat with Black Authors Network----FREE!</title><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:46:32 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/8/bookclub-chat-with-black-authors-network-free.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1746801</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><br /><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Bookclub Chat with Black Authors Network&#8212;&#8212;FREE!</strong></span><br />Meet authors in the SLS Chatroom to discuss the latest book releases.<br />Every Sunday Evening 6pm-8pm EST</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Enter Chatroom Here</strong><br /><a href="http://pub47.bravenet.com/chat/show.php/4028923731">http://pub47.bravenet.com/chat/show.php/4028923731</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Please Note:</strong> <br />Add your book title or bookclub name to the profile section at login</p><p><strong><br />Contact Ella Curry of EDC Creations to chat session in our chatroom.</strong> We will promote your event for you! The chatroom is FREE to use for any literary related event. Email Ella with your request at:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:ellacurry@edc-creations.com">ellacurry@edc-creations.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br />&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1746801.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>SLS Podcast Interveiw Questions</title><category>Podcast Promotions</category><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:47:27 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/4/sls-podcast-interveiw-questions.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1738941</guid><description><![CDATA[<div><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Pod-cast:<br /></strong></span></div><div>Call this number and talk about the book up to 10 minutes. Do not say hi or bye, just stop talking. <br />Record your podcasts now: (214) 615-6505 ext 9530&nbsp;&nbsp; No charge to call (long distance may apply)</div><div><br />&nbsp;</div><div><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Interview Questions for Authors (answer up to 5 of the questions):<br /></strong></span></div><ul><li>For those of us who aren&rsquo;t familiar with your background, please tell us how you came to write novels and what you went through to get published. Please be as lengthy as you wish. </li><li>When did you know that you wanted to become an author? How did that come about? </li><li>I really like your title. Do you pick your titles first, then write the stories? Please explain. </li><li>Describe this book for us and tell us about why you wrote it.Tell us something about the story that we can&rsquo;t read on the cover. </li><li>What makes this novel different from others in it&rsquo;s genre? </li><li>Is any of this story autobiographical? Were any scenes from the book inspired from what you know, or it is through your imagination? </li><li>Who is your audience for ? Who do you think will understand and gain insight through reading your book? </li><li>In your opinion, what is the absolute best thing about being a writer? </li><li>As a new author, what would you say was your most difficult challenge in completing your novel? </li><li>As a writer, what are some of the most important things you try to get across through your books? </li><li>What was the last book you read? </li><li>Are you nervous about any aspects of your book&#8217;s release (such as reviews, meeting fans, talking in front of an audience)? </li><li>What kinds of research did you did, particularly in terms of setting, since your book takes place in multiple locations. </li><li>What are your literary plans? Where will your book tour take you? </li><li>How are you marketing and promoting your new title? </li><li>Thus far, what is one of the greatest things you love about being a writer? </li><li>What type of feedback have you received so far about the novel? </li><li>What is your definition of success? </li><li>What are some tips for aspiring authors who are interested in breaking into the publishing industry?&nbsp; Please share some resources you recommend&nbsp; for new authors writing their first book.</li></ul>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1738941.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>EDC Creations Virtual Tour Prices</title><category>Virtual Promotions</category><category>Book eTours</category><category>EDC Creations Marketing and Promotions</category><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:02:08 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/4/edc-creations-virtual-tour-prices.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1738677</guid><description><![CDATA[<div><strong><span class="sizeGreater40">What is a Virtual Book Tour</span><br /><span class="sizeGreater40"><a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://sankofaliterarysociety.homestead.com/EDC_promotions_pricelist.pdf" target="_blank">Check out our pricelist</a></span></strong><a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://sankofaliterarysociety.homestead.com/EDC_promotions_pricelist.pdf" target="_blank"> </a><br /><span class="sizeGreater20"><br /><br />It&#8217;s simple. A book tour where the &#8220;stops&#8221; are websites, blogs and chatrooms instead of bookstores. SLS authors want to make personal contact with their readers, book club members, and people who haven&#8217;t heard of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;The EDC Creations&nbsp;staff members arrange the following for the authors:<br /></span><br /></div><div><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Readings.</strong></span>&nbsp;&nbsp; In person, if practical. Or through telephone, video and web-conferencing, we can set up readings and discussions from remote locations. Perform your reading via podcast and we broadcast it to the world for all to hear.<br /><br /></div><div><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Media interviews.</strong></span>&nbsp; Our authors are looking for radio, television, and print exposure. They are eager to talk to&nbsp;magazine editors&nbsp;and media hosts&nbsp; about their books and ideas. We are seeking radio and TV show hosts to sponsor our authors all the time! Reach out to us.<br /></div><div><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Online chats.</strong></span>&nbsp; We can visit your your chat room, blog or you can use ours. We have several chat options&nbsp; through which readers and authors can interact at any time, from any place. Our most popular form of chatting is in our BAN Radio show chatroom 3 times per week.<br /></div><div><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Email.</strong></span>&nbsp;&nbsp; Our authors post their email addresses so that readers can correspond with them one on one.<br /><br /></div><div><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>Lectures.</strong></span>&nbsp; Our authors are experts in their fields and eager to share their knowledge with parents, book lovers, &nbsp;professionals, community leaders from all walks of life. We hold community chat sessions on the BAN Radio Show every Monday, check out the authors on tour.<br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Attention Book Clubs</strong></span><br />Book clubs and reader&#8217;s groups host a online book party for your favorite author. Sign up for our virtual book tours. Include your blog or chat room information so that we can have authors stop by and chat with your members. You may host your own book party on the Black Authors Network Radio Show with your favorite author.<br /><br /></div><div><span class="sizeGreater20"><strong>For the latest news and events&nbsp; in the literary world, <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network" target="_blank">visit our interactive site</a>. Free membership for all!</strong></span></div><div>Email Ella to Reserve your FREE Bookclub showcase on the Black Authors Network Radio Show: <a href="mailto:ellacurry@edc-creations.com">ellacurry@edc-creations.com</a></div><div><br /><br /><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Black Authors Network Internet Radio</strong></span><br /><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network</a><br />Listener dial-in number (646) 200-0402<br /><br /></div><div><strong>$199.00 Social Network Starter Kit-30 days of Promotion</strong></div><ul><li><div>4-high traffic blog stops</div></li><li><div>Internet Radio Interviews</div></li><li><div>Weekly newsletter presentation</div></li><li><div>Podcast creation and promoting</div></li><li><div>Social network setup (3) </div></li><li><div>2-Profile pages of events on EDC Creations Network <br /><br /><br /><br /></div></li></ul><div><strong>$299.00 for&nbsp;45 days of Virtual Media</strong></div><ul><li>10-high traffic blog stops </li><li>Internet Radio Interviews </li><li>Bookclub chat </li><li>Podcast creation </li><li>Weekly&nbsp;newsletter presentations&nbsp;(15,000) </li><li>Social network setup (3) </li><li>4-Profile pages of events on EDC Creations Network </li><li>Personal tour organizer<br /><br /><br /><br /></li></ul><div><strong>$599.99 for&nbsp;60 days of full Internet Promotions</strong></div><ul><li>Personal tour organizer </li><li>20-high traffic blog stops </li><li>Internet Radio Interviews </li><li>3-Bookclub chats </li><li>MySpace creation </li><li>Blog syndication </li><li>Article syndication </li><li>Virtual Book Signings (2)</li><li>Social network setup (6) </li><li>Podcast created, archived,&nbsp;and syndicated </li><li>Weekly&nbsp;newsletter presentations&nbsp;of stops in 3 networks (40,000+ readers) </li><li>4-Profile pages of events on EDC Creations Network </li><li>Electronic postcard for viral marketing </li><li>Featured author on SLS, EDC, and Black 365 Network<br /><br /></li></ul><div><span class="sizeGreater40">Please visit the </span><a href="http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>Sankofa Literary Society</strong></span></a><span class="sizeGreater40"><strong>&nbsp;to check out some of the profile pages.</strong></span> <br /><br />You will also be listed on the BAN site. Here is our <a href="http://slsbookclubcenter.ning.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1207335758_1"><u><font style="color: #003399" color="#003399">SLS Book club center</font></u></span></a>.</div><div>BAN Featured Authors:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.edc-creations.com/banprofiles.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1207335758_2"><u><font style="color: #003399" color="#003399">http://www.edc-creations.com/banprofiles.html</font></u></span></a></div><div>To purchase any of these virtual book tours please contact Ella Curry at:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:ellacurry@edc-creations.com">ellacurry@edc-creations.com</a></div>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1738677.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>How to Be a Guest on BAN</title><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:02:10 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/4/how-to-be-a-guest-on-ban.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1738551</guid><description><![CDATA[<strong><span class="sizeGreater40">Black Authors Network Radio Show-Guest Request</span><br /></strong>Meet us at:&nbsp; 8pm-10pm EST&nbsp; Mon., Wed., and Friday nights<br /><strong>Authors dial-in number:&nbsp; (646) 200-0402</strong> <br /><br /><br /><div><strong>Chat live with the guests in our chat room during the show</strong><br /><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1205925874_0"><font style="color: #003399" color="#003399">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network</font></span></a><br /><br /></div><div><font style="color: #003399" color="#003399"></font></div><div><strong>Tune in 3 times a week for the most stimulating conversation on the planet.</strong></div><div>Come join our round-table discussions each week as we tackle a number of topics relevant to improving literacy and our image within our community. Each week, the Black Authors Network Show interviews special guest authors, community leaders, educators, and experts from various fields in publishing, who want to make a difference in the lives of Americans. <br /><br /></div><div><strong><font style="color: #c00000" color="#c00000">Please read&nbsp;ALL of the information below and submit requested items.<br /><br /></font></strong></div><div><strong>1. Email Ella the phone number you will call from.</strong> Please call in from a very quiet spot, where you can speak undisturbed for 2 hours. If you have small children or pets, please see if you can get someone to attend to them while you are on the show. Please do not listen to the show from your computer while we are recordings&#8212;we can hear the feedback. <br /><br /></div><div><strong>We can hear all background noise while the show is being recorded.</strong> Please keep in mind that these shows are shared all over the world! They far exceed BlogTalk Radio. So, prepare to talk in a professional and quiet setting. Mute your phones if for any reason you need to move around in your homes or office. We prefer that the callers use land-lines to get a crystal clear recording.</div><div><strong>You can also chat in the chatroom during the show.</strong>&nbsp;You will have to join BlogTalk Radio and make us your friend. </div><div><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1205925874_2"><font style="color: #003399" color="#003399">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network</font></span></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div><font style="color: #003399" color="#003399"></font></div><div><strong>2. Email Ella 5 &#8220;talking points&#8221; from your book.</strong> These are the questions or main points&nbsp;that your book presents to readers.The talking points will lead to explaining to the audience what your mission was in writing the book.</div><div><strong>3. Send an image of your book, synopsis,&nbsp;and your bio.</strong> If you have a pre-made commercial or book trailer for your book please send me these items and the html codes to post them on my blog.<br /><br /></div><div><strong>4. Please do not try to answer your call waiting during the show.</strong> If you are calling from a cordless phone or a cell phone, recharge the phones so that you can be on the phone for a 2-hour show and not drop the call. If for some reason the call drops, call back in and do not explain what happened, just re-join the conversation.<br /><br /></div><div>If for any reason, you can not keep your scheduled show time, please inform the show host, Ella, at least 2 hours before the show. We look forward to promoting you, your book, or business to the world with the help of EDC Creations Marketing and Branding Specialists!<br /><br /><br /></div><div><font style="color: #c00000" face="times new roman" color="#c00000"><font style="color: #c00000" face="times  new roman" color="#c00000"><font style="color: #000000" color="#000000"><font face="times new roman"><font size="3"><font style="color: #c00000" color="#c00000"><strong>Thank you,&nbsp; Ella Curry</strong></font></font></font></font> <div style="text-align: left" align="left"><font size="3">President/CEO EDC Creations</font></div><div style="text-align: left" align="left"><font size="3">Black Author Network-Founder</font></div><div style="text-align: left" align="left"><font size="3">Power Magazine-Literary Director</font></div><div style="text-align: left" align="left"><font size="3">A Good Book-Marketing Director</font></div></font></font></div>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1738551.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bookclub Welcome Letter</title><category>Virtual Promotions</category><category>Book eTours</category><category>Black Authors Network-Radio</category><category>Submission Procedures</category><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:30:07 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/4/bookclub-welcome-letter.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1737542</guid><description><![CDATA[<div><font face="times new roman" size="3">Greetings!</font></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3">I truly appreciate your book club becoming part of the Black Authors Network! We support quality literature and increased awareness of the State of African American literacy. If you can&#8217;t send all of this by tonight, just send it for the next shows.<br /><br /><br /></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3"></font></div><div><strong>Black Authors Network Radio show</strong><br /><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1207315717_0" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%"><font style="color: #003399" color="#003399">www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network</font></span></a><br />Meet us at:&nbsp; 8pm-10pm EST&nbsp; Mon., Wed., and Friday nights<br /><br /><br /><strong>Authors and speakers only&nbsp;call-in number:&nbsp; (646) 200-0402<br /><br /><br /></strong></div><div><strong>Chat live with the guests in our chat room during the show</strong><br /><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1207315717_1" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%"><font style="color: #003399" color="#003399">www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network</font></span></a><br /><br /></div><div><font style="color: #003399" color="#003399"></font></div><div><font style="color: #003399" color="#003399"></font></div><div><font style="color: #c00000" face="times new roman" color="#c00000" size="3"><strong>Please email Ella the following informtion for the show:</strong></font></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3">1. The phone number you will call in from</font></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3">2. Five talking points about the book club</font></div><div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3">3. Five questions to ask you about your book club</font></div></div><div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3">4. One paragraph bio, history,&nbsp;and events of your book club</font></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3">5. Website address and official contact information; logos and group photos<br /><br /></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></div></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font style="color: #c00000" face="times new roman" color="#c00000" size="3"><strong>Format of the BAN radio&nbsp;show</strong></font></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">1. We open the show and allow bookclubs to make annoucements.</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">2. We interview the authors and special guests</font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">3. Open the floor for questions by callers<br /><br /></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font style="color: #c00000" face="Times New Roman" color="#c00000" size="3"><strong>Suggestions&nbsp;for All Callers to the BAN radio show</strong></font></div><div><strong><font style="color: #c00000" face="Times New Roman" color="#c00000" size="3"></font></strong></div><div><strong><font style="color: #c00000" face="Times New Roman" color="#c00000" size="3"></font></strong></div><div><font face="times new roman"><font size="3"><strong>In order to discuss your book, please call in to the show from a very quiet place.</strong> <strong>Pretend you are calling into the Oprah Show!<br /></strong></font></font></div><div><strong><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></strong></div><div><blockquote class="replbq" style="padding-left: 5px; margin-left: 5px; border-left: #1010ff 2px solid"><div><font face="times new roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3">We can hear ALL background noise! If you have to move around, wash your hands, fix supper&#8212;&#8212;please put your phone on mute! Do not try to listen to the radio show from your computer, while you are on the phone. It disturbs the show. We can hear you driving, walking, and going to the bathroom. Yes, we have had all of this to happen on live radio! Once I start to speak, your mic is open&#8212;people can hear you.<br /><br /></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><strong>If you only want to listen to the show as a guest</strong>, please visit our website and you can listen from the live feed. The phone lines will only hold a limited amount of callers. Let&#8217;s save the phones for people who would like to speak to the authors and make comments. You can CHAT live in our chatroom too!</font></div><div><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1206967487_0"><font style="color: #003399" face="times new roman" color="#003399" size="3">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network</font></span></a><br /><br /></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="times new roman"><font size="3"><strong>The sound of your TV or radio, cellphone ringing, and traffic&nbsp;in the background also ruins our broadcast.</strong>&nbsp; Turn off all cell phones in the background.These shows are syndicated all over the world! Let&#8217;s try to keep it professional. If you have small children or pets, please try to get help in assisting them while you are on this 2-hour broadcast. Bring water to sip on before calling in, it helps.<br /><br /></font></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="times new roman" size="3"></font></div><div><font face="times new roman"><font size="3"><strong>Call from a land-line phone if at all possible.</strong> If you must use a cell phone, please charge your cell phone or cordless home phones to process a 2 hour phone call. If you drop the line, please call back immediately. Join the conversation and do not try to explain what happened. Do not try to answer your home phone call waiting while on the show.</font></font></div><font face="times new roman"><font size="3"><div><br /><br /><font face="times new roman"><font size="3"><strong>Black Authors Network Internet Radio</strong><br /></font></font><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1206967487_0"><font style="color: #003399" face="times new roman" color="#003399" size="3">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network</font></span></a><br /><font face="times new roman" size="3"><strong>Author and speaker&nbsp;dial-in number (646) 200-0402</strong></font></div></font></font><div><font face="times new roman" size="3"><br /><br /><br /><br />I look forward to meeting you on the call&nbsp;at 8pm-10pm EST&nbsp;and through out 2008. We are on 3 times per week showcasing the BEST our community has to offer.<br /><br /><br />Thank you, <br />Ella Curry, President/CEO EDC Creations<br />Black Author Network-Founder<br />Sankofa Literary Society-Founder<br />A Good Book-Marketing Director<br /></font></div><br /></blockquote></div>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/rss-comments-entry-1737542.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Intimate Conversation at Lunch Time</title><category>Podcast Promotions</category><dc:creator>EDC Creations PR</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:58:20 +0000</pubDate><link>http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/edc-creations-promotions/2008/4/4/intimate-conversation-at-lunch-time.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">189785:2163358:1737093</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Authors or small business owners, if you want to do the 30 minute interview with me, <strong>Intimate Conversations with Ella</strong>, you have to call me to do this. Here is a sample of that 30 minute promotion. This is the lunch time quickie!</p><div><strong>Lunch time quickie with author Geletha Black</strong></div><div><a href="http://paradigmshiftaap.vox.com/library/post/intimate-conversation-interview-with-author-geletha-black.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1207289886_0"><u><font style="color: #003399" color="#003399">http://paradigmshiftaap.vox.com/library/post/intimate-conversation-interview-with-author-geletha-black.html</font></u></span></a></div><div>Email Ella to schedule this Intimate Conversation interview:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:ellacurry@edc-creations.com">ellacurry@edc-creations.com</a></div>
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