As Mars continues to shine in the night sky and Pluto is downgraded to a dwarf planet, I'm back with some more stuff to share. As always, you are invited to read as much or as little as you like and let me know if you think something is especially wonderful. If you think something is especially awful, please send your complaint to no-one@idon'tcare.com.
And now the news
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I'M HERE AND THERE
I'll be presenting SEVEN REASONS YOU AREN'T PUBLISHED for
When: Tuesday, September 19,
Where: Barnes & Noble,
Cost: FREE
Info: 714-954-0580
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I'll be teaching Substantive Editing as a guest instructor at CSUF on September 11, but sorry -- that's a closed class. Watch this space for my new webinars on Substantive and other aspects of Professional Editing, coming this Fall.
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If you're an aspiring author who needs mentoring, hand-holding, tender loving care or coaching, give me a call at 1-800-641-3936 or email me at Claudia@claudiasuzanne.com. I now offer Author Coaching at affordable fees, by the project or by the month.
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IT WORKS!
Les Boston reports at least one person has taken advantage of the discount he's offering to my readers. Get an 11 and 2/3% discount (hey, I don't make this stuff up, he does!) on any Stone and Scott book through Dec. 31. Go to www.stoneandscott.com for an array of unusual and fascinating titles.
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NOW AVAILABLE
Gary Peck, occasional actor/director, offers ""t-crossing, i-dotting" proof reading to doing editorial rewrites, repositioning text sections, document reorganization, and so on, and pretty much anything in between." Contact him at GR8XPECKtations@aol.com.
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Laurie Gibson offers to "Improve quality of manuscripts and documents through high-caliber editing, writing/rewriting, and proofreading. Perform client-specified editorial work and deliver projects on time and within budget." You can reach her at wordworker1@earthlink.net.
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COMING SOON
Small Publishers Association of North American (SPAN) will host a Small Publisher's Marketing Conference and Trade Show: BEYOND LIGHTBULBS TO ACTION. They'll have an array of marketing experts including a Real Live Human Person from Amazon. Their goal is for every participant to go home with a new or updated marketing plan and a commitment to put it into action.
When: October 27-29
Where:
Info & registration: 719-475-1726 or www.SPANnet.org
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Publishers Association Los Angeles (PALA) will host GETTING THE MOST OUT OF WORKING WITH BOOKSTORES with at least three bookstore managers and a publicity expert on hand.
When: September 18,
Where: Felicia Mahood Senior Center 11338
Cost: $5.00 for PALA members; $15.00 for nonmembers
Info: Sharon Goldinger, Program Chair, pplspeak@norcov.com, 949-581-6190
BTW: Sharon Goldinger was the publicist for Maggie Anton Parkhurst's Rashi's Daughters: Book One--Joheved, which got written up in a March edition of U.S. News & World Report. Congratulations Sharon & Maggie! Go to www.rashisdaughters.com for more info.
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RAGTIME RETURNS
Live Ragtime is coming to Steamers in
When: Saturday, Aug 26,
Where:
Cost: FREE
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FYI
From Barbara Bartlein’s People Pro Newsletter:
Few things cost as little yet go so far as encouragement. Words, looks, and gestures boost people’s spirits and motivate them to greater effort and new achievements. Encouragement builds self-confidence and self-esteem. It helps people believe in themselves and their abilities.
Praise and encouragement are not the same. Praise is awarded for a job well done or an achievement, which is one of its primary problems: those who need it most are least likely to get it.Encouragement is given for effort or improvement. It focuses on assets and strengths as a means to contribute to the group and sends the message that “You don’t have to be perfect,” effort and improvement are what is important.
Phrases of encouragement:
- “I like the way you handled that problem.”
- “That’s a rough one, but I’m sure you can handle it.”
- “Thanks; that helped a lot.”
- “It looks like you spent a lot of time thinking that through.”
- “I can see you’re moving along.”
- “Look at the progress you’ve made.”
For more tips on better performance and productivity, go to www.thepeoplepro.com — and tell Barbara Claudia sent you.
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WE KEEP ROLLING ALONG
Only a few more weeks left to see Dakota Dan's Can-Can Review at the Calico Saloon in Knott's Berry Farm. Look for Tom on the piano every Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sun. After Labor Day, the Can-Can is Can't-Can't until next summer.
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Kathryn Ward has new furry art for view at www.furaffinity.net. You can look around as a guest or register for the hidden stuff. It's fun and ... well ... furry!
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THAT'S ALL, FOLKS!
Thanks for reading. As always, if you have something to share, please send it on. If you don't have something to share, keep it to yourself. Thanks to Don Marshall's forwarded pix for this issue's closing: 
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