adding an addemdum: writing a book is the easy part---selling it is a herculean task that most writers know very little about---even if you have a traditional publisher, these days you MUST learn how to sell or ur books will sell to friends and fami…
Kim
you're spot on- the industry is in major crisis---unless you are a big name, they will not spend ANY money marketing you--even big names in the industry no longer get help--i just interviewed James ellroy-he's also a friend---there's no money to…
I teach workshops focused on getting published in today's marketplace. Kim's experience with POD is one avenue that is and will continue to become more 'mainstream' as technology directs and NYC's publishing community continues to decline and redefi…
Name (First and last would be great, nickname if you must):
Marla Miller
Your media affiliation:
MarketingtheMuse.com
Best media moment:
Too many to remember
Worst media moment:
In 1994, I got this Ad/Ed assigment from SCP to interview Martha Stewart after a Bullock's appearance. Soccer practice ran late and traffic was gnarly. I kept her waiting for about 10 minutes, walked into the room and there stood Martha wearing her 'I'm Martha Stewart and you kept me waiting' face. Once I blamed it on my kids soccer practice, she warmed up and we proceeded to have a lovely chat.
I remember her diamond stud earrings; the biggest studs I'd ever seen a woman wear and I wanted them!!!
Journalist you most respect, and why:
Maureen Dowd
She's a great researcher and has guts.
Advice you'd give to a college journalism student:
Understand the intimate relationship between making money and news reporting
Current project:
Several-
Booking Marketing the Muse workshops at several writers conferences & groups.
Writing good copy that's web savvy
Auditioning for 2 ghost writing projects
Writing for MORE.com-magazine for over 40 women. Also working on a book proposal that I believe has 'legs'--two major names have just signed on to be contributors!