How to Add an Audio File to Blogger Using Soundcloud.com, This Week

Welcome to the J.Q. Rose blog! Glad you stopped in because I have some good information on how to add an audio file to Blogger!

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If you recall I mentioned earlier I joined D'vorah Lansky, the Book Challenge, this summer.

I signed up for a month long workshop to become a better marketer. I must admit the informative speakers have stretched my world with many possibilities for marketing my books.

D'vorah's guests included specialists in so many fields and suggested using many kinds of technology in blogs including audio recordings, teleseminars, webinars, movies to vary the blog postings and increase interest in the author's blogs. Taking her advice, I have been trying to figure out first, how to make an audio recording, and second, how to get it on blogger. I learned a bit about Audacity.com to make recordings. But I had a very difficult time figuring out how to put the audio file on Blogger after spending all that time making it and converting it to an mp3 file.

Today I am happy to report "Success" in getting the file into my blog post. I finally found the key by joining Soundcloud.com I look forward to learning more about Soundcloud. Here's a video to help you figure out how to add audio to Blogger. Now you can learn how to add your voice too!

You Tube Video demonstrating how to add audio to Blogger using Soundcloud.com

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You're invited to listen to the recording I made. Find it at the end of this article. Yes, suggestions are welcome. Was it clear? Was the volume right for you? Any input would be appreciated!

My next goal is to be a guest on a radio show and teleseminar. Then after that, I would like to interview authors on my own teleseminars. What do you think? Would you like to be my guest or host me some time in the future?

This Week:

Wednesday, August 6--Internet Writers Support Group posting-What is IWSG? Founder of IWSG and author Alex J Cavanaugh explains the group's purpose is "to share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!" 

The group blogs the first Wednesday of every month, so come back on Wednesday to see how insecure I am! LOL The list of bloggers is always available so you can hop around to the author blogs filled with humor, advice, and thought provoking posts.

Thursday,  August 7--This 'n That post--information on my Work-in-Progress.

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Click on the arrow below to play the recording "Letter to my ten year old self" How about you? Do you want to write a letter to your self at ten years old and let her know what you have learned since then? Hope this recording gives you an idea and inspiration to begin. 

Thanks for stopping. I look forward to your comments!

IWSG: What's Your Experience with Teleseminars

It's the first Wednesday of the month and time for a post from all the folks in the Insecure Writers Support Group. (IWSG) 

What is IWSG? Founder of IWSG and author Alex J Cavanaugh explains the group's purpose is "to share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!"

After visiting here, please take time to hop over to other blogs and hear their voices. You can find the list of participants at Alex's IWSG page.  

Check out the new IWSG Website for great writing tips.  

Webinar Time

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I am drowning in information overload. Just wrapping up a marketing workshop with D'vorah Lansky, the Book Challenge, and beginning a new workshop with Connie Dunn, Writers University Boot Camp. 

I signed up for these workshops to become a better writer and marketer. I must admit the workshops have stretched my world. I am all geeked up about what I am learning and  anxious to try out ALL the tips I've collected and insights into marketing from D'vorah.

She includes teleseminars in her workshop and suggests they are excellent ways to market your book. D'vorah especially enjoys the audio idea of interviewing authors or being interviewed.

Now we come to my insecurity this week--actually hosting or guesting on a teleseminar. Does anyone have any experience in this? What is your nugget of advice for a fledgling teleseminar host or guest?

Thanks so much for your input!

BTW, Visitors, we will be camping without wi-fi access this week along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. I may get on the Internet if I leave the wilds of the woods and beaches, so I will catch up to comments when I can. Thanks for stopping!

Teleseminars and Webinars--Are They for You? This Week, Giveaway

Webinar Time

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This past couple of months I have been taking time to listen and watch teleseminars and webinars You've heard of seminars so you are probably familiar with the idea of a group of college students or in our case, writers, getting together to exchange information and discuss a topic. 

A teleseminar is an audio only seminar and a webinar is a video with slides and/or live presenter leading the workshop. The ones I have watched are FREE. Yes, free. I know you are thinking the information is worth just what you pay for it. Think of the FREE seminar as a promotion tool because the last ten or fifteen minutes are devoted to explaining the presenter's book, e-course, program and offering it for a good discount. I don't begrudge them the time to reach the audience with their goods because most of the time I have gleaned a nugget of information that I will try out for myself or been inspired to continue a project. Sometimes I do check further into their books and make a purchase when I feel more in-depth information would benefit my goals for my books.

Looking over my calendar I see I have attended several presentations this month either live or in replay. The replays are fine for me since I can watch them on my own schedule. When watching or listening to the live seminars, you can ask questions and interact with the speaker and guests.

Recently I watched a marketing seminar by Danny Iny, a Scrivener tutorial, information on how to make a tips booklet, and probably more that are not on my calendar. 

I am now attending a thirty day Book Marketing Challenge with D'vorah Lansky.  D'vorah is a book marketing guru with lots of experience in marketing non-fiction books, but this challenge can also be used by fiction writers. 

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 If you have not published a book either traditionally or self-pubbed, you will not realize how much time and effort is needed to sell your book. I'm sure you suspect writing your ms is just the beginning--editing, re-writing, submitting, and then the marketing once you have signed the contract (or even before.!) Let me tell you, the "getting the word out" about the book is very important and can become all-consuming.

D'vorah and her guests have opened my eyes to many possibilities for more exposure for my book  She is well-organized and very professional. I'm sure she is reaching a lot of new people who will opt in for her program. And I am sure many of her guests are selling their books and information because of the Book Challenge. Yes, I am checking out all the resources mentioned on the Challenge too.

Have you participated in any seminars online? What was your experience with them? Are you thinking of producing a teleseminar,  webinar, podcast, or appear as a guest or host on blog talk radio? Please share your ideas for your book promotion ideas.

This Week:

Thursday, May 22--We are wrapping up the Seeds of Inspiration Spring Event this week with my turn to share my inspiration for writing and to give away my cozy mystery/sweet romance, Coda to Murder. Please stop in and share your inspirations and leave a comment to enter the drawing for the e-book.

Monday, May 26--Happy Memorial Day in the USA. Burgers, brats, and hot dogs will be on the menu for sure. This weekend is always the official unofficial opening for camping in Michigan. Whatever you do and wherever you are, I hope you have a fantastic holiday weekend!