Do you have a published book or book idea? Would you like to sell by the thousands?
Every other Tuesday morning, I hop on a Mastermind call with a group of entrepreneurs from a variety of backgrounds. Social media experts, speakers, gym owners and more… we discuss what we are doing, what we are stuck with and help and inspire each other. One member of my group is Ted Rogers and what he does really intrigues me – I so want to figure out how to add this to my business and you might too!
What if you could stop selling your book? Most authors sell their books in single copies – or rely on their publisher to do it. You could stop selling your book if you sold huge quantities in a single sale. What if you could ask us a question about how to sell large quantities of your book then listen for the answer?
Ted and his partner, Vickie Mullins know the secrets of selling books by the thousands in a single sale.
As bestselling authors, they guide other authors and publishers through the Special Market Sales process. Through their company, Perfect Bound Marketing, they create Special Market Sales and strategic campaigns selling massive amounts of books yet allowing authors to retain higher margins of profit.
My friend Ted Rogers has had amazing success with selling his books and wants to share the secrets and insights that he uses. On November 3rd he and his partner Vickie Mullins will be grilled by publishing expert Terry Whalin’s where they’ll answer any and all questions during their live teleseminar on Mastering Massive Book Sales and I thought you might like to join them.
Here is the link to sign up and I encourage you to ask them a question. Also, when you sign up you’ll receive free of charge the 26 Steps and Secrets to Book Selling Success.
If you have a book or thinking about or in the process of writing your book… you need to join them on November 3rd at 8:00 PM Eastern. I’ll be on the call – will you?
Click this link to join us:
http://www.massivebooksales.com/
* * * Get FREE Special Report * * *
Here’s to your creative success!
– Tara Reed
Do you get Art Licensing Audio Mail?
Do you like to learn in small bites? One concept a week – to really think about it, review it, and absorb it? That’s what the Art Licensing Mindset Series is designed to do.
I’ve received a few emails recently saying how much artists are appreciating the weekly reminders – many save the audios and listen to them again. So I thought I’d take a minute and remind you that this resource is out there if you are interested!
The Art Licensing Mindset Series is a 24 week program, delivered to your inbox every 7 days.
Using a snow globe analogy for your comfort zone, week 1 will have you look at 22 skills and mindsets that will help you succeed in licensing. Each topic is then covered, 1 / week for the next 22 weeks.
Each week you will get ideas and information, as well as suggested “to do”s to help you start using the concept discussed.
At the end of the 24 weeks, hopefully your comfort zone has expanded and you are more comfortable and confident with everything from creating art to talking contracts, dealing with deadlines and lots more in between.
As well as 3 – 5 minute audios you can listen to while you create, PDF transcripts are available for each skill so you can go back and refer to them time and again.
For only $1 a week, how can you resist? ($24 total)
Want to get more details before you decide? Head to www.ArtLicensingMindset.com
Here’s to your creative success!
– Tara Reed
The Art Licensing Blog has the #1 spot on Google!
And I couldn’t be more excited! Well… I’m also excited that the hub website, www.ArtLicensingInfo.com goes between #3 and 4 – not to shabby to have two websites in the top 5!
“How did you do that?” many people have asked. Here’s what I think…
1. Consistent content that speaks to the industry and keywords – art licensing
2. Social proof that the content is good, by others linking to it. (thank you!)
3. Good SEO habits. SEO is short for Search Engine Optimization – there are things you can do to increase your chances of moving to page 1 of Google – or your search engine of choice. (Yahoo, Bing, DogPile, etc.) If you have a website, that should always be a goal. When people search, they often look at options on page 1 & 2, rarely on p. 20…
So what are good SEO habits and how can you get them?
A few that I employ are adding tags to blog posts, keywords to website pages, titles that make sense and sometimes include keywords. The most important thing to do is create good content of course.
You can learn more about SEO by registering to get the mp3 replay of my call with Daniel Tardent, at www.AskAboutSEOforArtists.com. Daniel is the author of an eBook – SEO for Artists – which I purchased and implemented before doing the Ask Call with him. This only helped me with my search engine rankings.
CLICK HERE* to go directly to the eBook – SEO for Artists.
Here’s to your creative success! Now to decide just how to celebrate this SEO success…
– Tara Reed
* ftc disclosure: this is an affiliate link – if you click it and make a purchase, I will receive a commission for the referral. This helps me pay my bills and keep blogging – all clicks greatly appreciated!
Who are you? Please take this 1 question poll
So the other day, a friend was asking me who reads my blog. “Artists interested in licensing.” I replied. (Duh? right?)
“Yeah, but what kind of artists and at what level? Are 90% of them just hearing about the concept and wanting basic info or are 50% there? How many artists who are actually licensing their work – and making money at it – look at your blog?”
Good question! SO… will you help me answer it?
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Thanks so much for your input!
Here’s to your creative success!
– Tara Reed
Did you hear Paul Brent’s trade show prep advice last night?
Paul Brent prepared a great presentation entitled, Ten Ways to Prepare For Your Upcoming Art Licensing Trade Show.
I’m motivated to sit down and rethink my plan – making sure my show experience is the best it can be!
In addition, he weighed in on the following questions:
- How much art do I need for my first art licensing show and how much time do I need to plan for the show?
- What should I bring for manufacturers to see?
- What size art do you show? Do you take originals or prints?
- How do you design your booth and where do you find the things you need?
- Can you be an attendee at a show the first year and still find licensees? How well do characters do at SURTEX?
- Does all art for licensing have to use trendy colors?
- What experience do you look for when hiring a graphic designer?
- How do you create collections – what is your process?
In addition to the hour-long audio, if you order the replay of Paul’s call, you will also receive a 3 page outline with his Ten Ways to Prepare and notes included!
An amazing deal for $25 but you only have to pay $15 if you buy it before 10/30! NOTE: If you purchase the audio, the link opens and plays online. To save the audio to your computer – right click and choose “Save as Source” or “save to…” or whatever save option your computer gives you…
The feedback to the live call was amazing – here is what some people said:
“The hour flew by. I’m glad to have had the chance to be there!”
“Thank U Paul! it’s nice 2 be in the presence of GREATNESS!”
“Thanks, Tara. Paul’s session was excellent with great information for everyone. Experience is STILL the best teacher!”
“Again it was another great session with lots of useful information. I keep expecting the session to be a “heard that before” and each time you surprise me with new info that gets my creative and marketing juices flowing. Thanks for all that you share!”
What’s coming next from the Monthly Ask Call Series:
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 – a bonus call to answer your questions about the smARTist Telesummit coming up in January. Submit your questions and learn more on the blog – click here…
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - www.AskAboutArtLicensingDataManagement.com – more details on the software to get your business organized and growing!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 – www.AskTaraReed.com – the 2 year anniversary call! Wow!
Here’s to your creative success!
– Tara Reed
What do you want to know about the smARTist Telesummit? We’ll talk about it November 10, 2010
I’m excited to announce that Ariane Goodwin, the creative mind behind the smARTist Telesummit, has agreed to do a call with me to answer questions artists might have about the telesummit, before you make any kind of commitment. On November 10, 2010, we will be talking about the telesummit and answering questions submitted by artists like you. It will be a one-hour call like the Ask Calls, but the timing is slightly different – 4 pm Pacific / 6 pm Central / 7 pm Eastern. 7 days of Art Career Experts sharing their wisdom on all things art business related!
smARTist Telesummit 2011
Bridging the Gap Between Making Art and Making a Living
Structure + Sustainability = Success
January 13/14 & 17-21
So I ask you… what do you want to know about the smARTist Telesummit?
If you want to get on the “Interest List” right away so you are sure to learn about the early-bird registration, CLICK HERE*
Here’s to your creative success!
– Tara Reed
* FTC disclosure: I will earn a commission if you click this link, get on the list, and ultimately join us at the telesummit. This is how I am compensated for my contribution so thank you for your clicks!
Paul Brent will be on the Ask Call tonight – will you?
Just a quick reminder that Paul Brent will be talking about getting your art plan together for exhibiting at trade shows answering the questions submitted by artists like you tonight.
If you’ve signed up for a call before, you should have received the dial-in details by email.
If you’ve never participated, head over to www.AskPaulBrent.com and sign up. Since we have already organized the questions, you can just put “no question” in the box then fill in your name and email and you will get the dial-in details.
The call is at 5:30 pm Pacific / 8:30 pm Eastern and will last for an hour. It’s free to listen live – the replay will be $15 through 10/30 and $25 after that.
We look forward to chatting with you tonight!
– Tara Reed
P.S. Don’t forget! Let’s get social on Twitter (use #ask when tweeting so we can find you!) and Facebook during the call. CLICK HERE to download all the details.
Do you get the Art Licensing Info eNewsletter?
Twice a month, I send out an eNewsletter to any artist interested in art licensing who signs up. You may get a lot of junk mail and think any eNewsletter will be more of the same, so I thought I’d take a moment to tell you a little bit more about it. But first… let me share an email I just received from Christine Marsh that really put a smile on my face:
Terrific Tara,
This was so full of incredibly incredibly solidly useful information.
WOW! I am impressed.
I have canceled most of my newsletter because of a desire for wiser time usage, but I keep yours coming because it is so fabulous!
Thank You!!!
Any email that starts with “Terrific Tara” will get my attention – who doesn’t want to be called terrific? 
But I was happy to see that Christine is enjoying the information I send.
The eNews is basically a quick resource of links to many things art licensing. Every month you get information in the following categories -
- ASK CALLS | what is on the calendar
- ON THE BLOG | what’s been going on
- OTHER THINGS OF INTEREST | from blogs and websites
- FINAL INSPIRATION | a quote to keep the creative juices flowing
As well, I may throw in a special promotion only for those artists who get and actually open the eNewsletter. New product or event announcements, etc. The newsletter goes out the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month and you can sign up right here if you aren’t already on the list!
If you ever decide you don’t want to get the newsletter anymore – no worries! There is always a “cancel” link at the bottom of each eNewsletter.
Here’s to your creative success!
– Tara Reed
P.S. Here are all the places you can learn more about Christine Marsh – she deserves a little “link love” for her kind words!
http://christinemarsh.com/
http://christinemarsh.net/
http://www.marshbodyart.com/
http://www.zazzle.com/Beautiful_Things
P.P.S. Don’t know what “link love” is? You should get the free SEO for Artists with Daniel Tardent audio replay – head to www.AskAboutSEOforArtists.com to get your copy!
P.P.S.S. The opt-in link you will need to click to confirm your subscription is through 1ShoppingCart.com – the service I use to handle the free email list, product sales, and affiliate program. It really is free so let’s not freak out and send me hate mail like the one below – I imagine something else is going on with this person because it seemed a bit hostile for an eNewsletter response! (And I don’t appreciate the attack on my integrity thank you very much! 
)
I’m responding to the subscription that I thought I was getting for free, instead the link leads to a shopping cart? You have a lot of nerve to waste my time trying to sell me something when I thought I was getting a free subscription to your newsletter. This is called false advertising and I’m not falling for it. That speaks volumes about your own business and integrity.
Do you Want to be a Show Stopper at your upcoming Art Licensing Trade Show?
Artist and business woman extrodinare, Khristian Howell, is at it again. Here eBook, Confessions of a First Timer – Reflections, Musings, Tips and Tricks from a First-Time SURTEX Exhbitor* - was such a success she’s come up with an encore!
It’s totally hush-hush at the moment but you can sign up to be among the first to hear all the details (and get the introductory discount) on Tuesday, 10/19. CLICK HERE* to get on her list!
Go! Now! Sign up!
– Tara Reed
P.S. For more resources to really rock your art licensing trade show, to borrow Khristian’s expression, go to http://www.artlicensinginfo.com/shows.html
* FTC Disclosure – links with an asterix are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you click them. I’m a mini-contributor to the Showstopper program and your clicks are my compensation – so thank you in advance!
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