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Video Killed the Radio Star

Video Killed the Radio Star

You would think that that old song, “Video Killed the Radio Star”. would be a precursor to us writers thinking that we might be replaced by an AI (artificial intelligence software) soon. But seriously, how can an A.I. imagine new worlds, think up crazy love scenes, or just be really creative on their own without regurgitating past novels? But I digress…

You need more and more different ways to show people your books, explain your stories and get them interested in purchasing them so you can, in turn, have enough money to keep creating more. Videos, for now, are the way to reach more and more people these days. Our attention spans are very low and funny, insightful, and colorful videos grab our attention. So here is a write-up of some of the videos we can create for you. Check our Services and Costs Page under Digital Marketing for more information.
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By Jolene MacFadden Editor, ago
More About Our Self Publishing Package

More About Our Self Publishing Package

This week we thought we would go over some of the details for our Economical Self-Publishers Package. We have created a service for those authors who are fine with their own marketing strategies. Hopefully, they already have everything in place including knowing which service they want to use for eBook, paperback, and, for some, hardback copies of their books. We recommend purchasing your own ISBN. Then register your manuscript with the Copyright Office. Finally, pre-list your book with the Library of Congress. After you get your printed copies of your book send 2 to LOC for their collection in Washington D.C.
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By Jolene MacFadden Editor, ago
We thought we would expand on our explanations on some of our currently discounted Self-Publishing A LA CARTE menu items.

Some Of Our A LA CARTE Services

We thought we would expand on our explanations on some of our currently discounted Self-Publishing A LA CARTE menu items.

3D eBook Paperback Audible Covers or Meme Posters

3D eBook Paperback Audible Covers or Meme Posters helps with marketing by having a variety of different pictures to go with your social media and website posts is essential. Why not kill two birds with one stone with our specially created 3D book covers or meme posters with quotes from your books or even from your favorite writers. In this package, we will create 6 different 3D book covers and/or inspirational posters. You can always order more later. Please allow 4 to 7 business days for us to complete your order. You must specify in your order if you need an AUDIBLE Cover recreated from your original book cover. They do have different sizes, shapes, and placement of words on their covers than the other publishers.

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By Jolene MacFadden Editor, ago
We Help Authors Get Published

We Help Authors Get Published

Do you need help getting your book published?

Our professional consultant at Southern Dragon Publishing is ready and able to assist you in all phases of self-publishing in today’s marketplace. We can format your book for all major self-publishing companies. We will provide the correct formatting for your eBook, paperback, and hardback versions of your story. We will ensure that it passes the company’s editors before we are finished with your project.

We can design a book cover for you that will be in the size and type required by your chosen publishing service. We will also provide you with 5 different mock-ups of your book for your marketing plan. Our videographer can create a book trailer using your book covers and quotes inside your book or from your synopsis. Which is so necessary these days for an effective marketing strategy.
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By Jolene MacFadden Editor, ago
Just Getting Started

Just Getting Started

We are just getting started here, folks. I wanted to add a self-publishing service to my business listing and was told I really should separate out the web designs from the author services I provide. Thus, Southern Dragon Publishing is born. Over the next several weeks we will be getting the business set up as a regular business with all the accompanying costs and forms. (Ugg! what a drag.)
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By Jolene MacFadden Editor, ago
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