MENTORING
for writers, self-publishers, small businesses
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If you are a WRITER who needs help with a specific project, Barbara Florio Graham can provide tips about how to organize your material, how to break through "writer's block," and point you to resources for research, editing, and marketing. Mentoring does NOT include editing, review of more than 1000 words per week, or specific markets. Among the 27 writers I have mentored since 1995, one wanted to make the transition from writing articles to writing books, one needed to know if her poetry was ready for publication, one was trying to organize many years of research in preparation for writing a biography, several others had many ideas for articles but wanted advice on how to focus on one subject at a time and slant their work for specific markets. This is a short-term commitment to help you get something specific off the ground, whether you're a beginner just starting out or an experienced freelancer who wants to move in a different direction. Cost ranges from $150. - $300 per month (which can be extended by mutual agreement) payable in advance. To check availability, CONTACT US. “Barbara Florio Graham played a key role in helping me get established an an author ten years and 29 books ago. And she went from being a mentor to a friend a long time ago.” Ann Douglas, creator, The Mother of All Books series.
"Thank you again for a
great and extremely informative three weeks. I couldn't have asked
for a better mentor."
"I selected
Barbara Graham to edit and organize my manuscript, and it was one of
the best decisions I ever made. She provided me with written feedback
and suggestions, including advice on how to improve my visual images
by using better or different word selections. She also helped me
write a very professional synopsis, pitch, and a treatment along with
a book proposal. It was something I could not have put together
without her assistance. Barbara's consulting and writing
expertise and professional feedback has given me knowledge that will
assist me in any future projects. I would encourage anyone who needs
literary advice to seek the professional help of Barbara Graham." "As a direct result of taking the Time Management Course I now use my limited time more effectively in all aspects of my life." (Hope Spencer, Comox, B.C.) "Thank you Barbara for the detailed advice and contacts you provided in answer to my dilemma. I know you put a lot of time and thought into your reply -- this is the most comprehensive advice yet. Thank you -- it's a great starting point and much appreciated -- (Dee Gibney, dgcommunications)
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was a lucky day when I signed up for your course!" |
Are you starting a SMALL BUSINESS or considering SELF-PUBLISHING a book? Barbara Florio Graham can provide advice, support, and guidance through the process. A month of two of mentoring at the very beginning can keep you from making the most obvious mistakes. Understand your target audience before you begin; have a publicity strategy in place before you invest your time or your money. Self-publishers will learn if their proposed book is marketable, how to ensure its success, how to cut costs, and how to generate sales in advance of publication. Entrepreneurs will learn how to position their business so it stands out from the competition, how to keep advertising costs down, and how to obtain attention from the media and the public. Mentoring is a deductible business expense. The cost ranges from $150 - $300 per month, payable in advance. CONTACT US to discuss whether this will work for you. Complete confidentiality is assured.
FAMOUS
AUTHORS
I serve as a Book Shepherd for ParaPublishing.com JackFruit Press: a new publisher I mentored in 2004 (nominated for a Silver Birch Award). Books published to date in the Prime Ministers' "Warts and All" series: Sir John A. Macdonald, William Lyon Mackenzie King, John Diefenbaker, Sir Charles Tupper, Jean Chretien, Kim Campbell, Sir Wilfred Laurier, Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Versailles Group Ltd: one of my long-time corporate clients SOME TESTIMONIALS "Authors need not walk alone in their journey of self-publishing. Barbara Florio Graham will be there to guide and nurture you to success. She has proven to be one of the most valuable people during my first experience of self-publishing." (Heather Resnick, author of Women Reworked: Empowering Women in Employment Transition www.womenreworked.com) " Bobbi Graham - with inspiration from Simon Teakettle - edited both non-fiction and fiction for me, dealing with the micro of sentence structure and the macro of book organization. She also guided me in a self-publishing venture with publicity material and press releases. She did it all kindly, promptly, competently and at very reasonable cost. " (Dr. Cynthia Carver)
"You have the
gift of inspiring energy and enthusiasm." "Barbara helps would-be writers mold their talents and polish their literary skills. A must for neophytes wanting to break into the business." (Debra J. White, Tempe, AZ, author of Nobody's Pets) |
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BARBARA FLORIO GRAHAM developed the mentoring program currently
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TIME MANAGEMENT |