It is my pleasure.

Something I would love to have everyone who has been watching the posts do is to tell others to join on in. Also, if those who have been "lurking" for a few days could ask any question you might have, I would invite you to do so.

And one more little thing, click on the link in my sig file.

Thanks
Kathleen

Kathleen, have you heard of the Book Trailer we've been discussing on here. What's your take on that advertising strategy?

It's under Bragging Rights

chick

Kathleen, you've dispensed a lot of exciting information. Your accomplishments are astounding. What are your plans for the future? Do you have a 3 yr goal? a 5 yr goal? Do you plan to write any fiction? What can we see next coming from your direction?

This is the first I have heard or seen anything about a trailer. A Trailer for a book may be a great thing. In that YouTube is very popular, this could be an excellent way to market a book.

Any social network site can be beneficial, however, they can also be a huge waste of time and energy if not utilized with a specific purpose in mind.

I recently posted an article on my blog about social networks, which in a sense, YouTube could be considered a social network. Of course, different than the MySpace type sites, but definitely a place people have found great marketing opportunities.
http://www.kathleengage.blogspot.com

The man who did the Evolution of Dance received 57,000,000 (yes million) views. That is incredible. He opened up a lot of opportunities because of the number of visits.

As with anything, no matter how slick and leading edge something is, what is the plan to drive people to see it. How can you get viral marketing out of the Trailer strategy.

I am going to check into it because it definitely seems viable.

Kathleen

Regarding my long term goals, I do have some plans but have found that often life will interrupt even the best laid plans.

I am actually working on a number of projects right now. I plan to do more to brand myself as the Street Smarts Speaker and Author in the coming year. I am having my StreetSmartsMarketing.com site reworked to reflect the focus of direction. We should be rolling that out within 30 days.

I have a new product in my Street Smarts Series that will be released in a week or two.

As far as writing fiction, can't say. I don't really see that in my future but then again, you never know.

A focus of mine is to do more speaking at large conferences. I love to speak at women's conferences so if any of you know meeting planners who are in need of a very high-energy, inspirational speaker, please let me know.

A goal I have had for years is to visit India. I would love to have that experience in the not to distant future.

Of course, keeping balance in my personal life, enjoying time with family and my pets, my friends and in my local community are always high on my goals.

Thanks for asking
Kathleen

Hi, Kathleen: Back to publishing. What are the pros and cons of digital publications? Have you ever considered that route in the past or for future works?

Hi Lola,

Are you referring to eBooks?

Kathleen

Yes, I am, Kathleen. Whilst the written work will continue to be available in the usual book paper form, it seems to be that, ebooks would be an alternative method to the acquisition of literature in the future. Would you be considering this form in the future?

I do have many of my products already in digital format. This has been a substantial part of my business model, my writing and my revenue stream.

I have a series of products under the branding of The Street Smarts Series. Specifically, Street Smarts Marketing and Promotions; Street Smarts Making Money with the Internet, and several others that are soon to be released.

I also have an events eBook, a few other marketing ebooks and lots of eReports.

I would be happy to answer whatever questions you might have on this.

I have sold ebooks through the Internet and I have actually sold them on the platform by having people fill out an order form and we fulfill the order back at the office.

Kathleen Gage

Kathleen, what would you change, or avoid doing if you had to start over again?

chick