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VIP Author Talks 2009 Kickoffs with Marlene Chism: “Success is a Given: Reading the Signs While Re-Inventing Your Life”

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Change is probably going to be the key word of the year 2009–and possibly the next four years. Whether you are facing change by choice or by chance, you can use new circumstances as a catalyst for growth–or better, a book.

VIP Author Talks kicks off the 2009 tele-series on Wednesday, January 21 at 8:00pm ET with someone who knows how to make change work for you in your life: Marlene Chism, author of Success is a Given: Reading the Signs While Re-Inventing Your Life (www.successisagiven.com).

Having successfully transitioned from factory worker to speaker, coach and author. Marlene will share the insights, tips and resources she used to fashion her circumstances into a successful career. Based on what you hear in this presentation, you can learn how to:

  • Choose the topic and title for your book
  • Organize your material
  • Use your book as a tool to build and expand your business 
  • Use writing, speaking and coaching to build an audience (readers)

Bonus Content!

Marlene will also

  • Reveal what she would do differently so you can learn from her hindsight (mistakes)
  • Answer questions from the audience

This is one conversation you don’t want to miss. Mark your calendar now for this free event*. Here’s how to get on the call:

What: VIP Author Talks with Guest Marlene Chism

When: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 8:00pm to 9:00pm Eastern (7:00pm Central, 6:00pm Mountain, 5:00pm Pacific)

Call-In Details: To get on the call, please dial 1 (218) 339-4600, and enter Access Code 992777# when prompted.

*The presentation will last one hour and is free to attend, but long distances may apply. Please note that anyone may call in and listen, but the audio recording will only be available to VIP Author Inner Circle members. If you are not yet a member and would like a recording of this call, find out more about all the benefits of VIP Author Inner Circle membership here>>>


How to be a Featured Author

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

You may or may not be the next Shakespeare, but you do have a great chance to be the next Featured Author on VIP Authors blog. 

Are you a VIP Authors Inner Circle member? Then send us a paragraph (or two, up to 500 words) about you and your book. We’re especially interested in hearing about the story behind your book or innovative marketing strategies. Be sure to include your email and website or blog address. Every month beginning January 2009, a VIP Author will be selected to be the Featured Author. 

Please don’t send any graphics or photographs yet. Just your pitch about why you should be considered for the honor. If you’re selected, we’ll contact you with a questionnaire and request your pictures then. Thanks, and good luck!