Dr. Fairy Hayes-Scott Featured on "The Podcast Business News Network "

Why is it important to have a book publishing company that's willing to work with new authors? Is it important for authors to have their work reviewed by an editor? 

The Podcast Business News Network interviewed Dr. Fairy Hayes-Scott, owner of MarketingNewAuthors.com (MANA), and Robbie Dean Press discussed these and other issues involving the subject of book publishing. 

Dr. Hayes-Scott also discusses the importance of the publisher-author relationship and the services that MANA provides. 

Are you interested in publishing a book? Then contact MANA at info@marketingnewauthors.com.

Meanwhile, listen to Dr. Hayes-Scott's interview below. 

The Profitable Pen: Navigating Your Writing Career to Financial Success

BY CHRISTOPHER HAYMON

of ADULTING DIGEST
GUEST WRITER

Turning your writing passion into a profitable enterprise is both exhilarating and demanding. Hopefully, this post will provide some practical tips to help you blend your creative fervor with commercial success, equipping you with the necessary tools to flourish in the competitive world of professional writing. 

Embracing the Slow and Steady Approach

The quality of a writer's work is paramount. So, start with small, deliberate steps. This gradual approach allows you to adjust to the business world while preserving the essence of your writing. By doing so, you maintain the integrity and quality that define your craft. 

Tailoring an Effective Marketing Strategy

Develop a marketing plan that resonates with your unique writing style. Understanding your target audience is key. Create engaging content on platforms like blogs, social media, and newsletters to connect with your readers. A targeted marketing strategy not only showcases your work but also builds a loyal readership.

Creating a Brochure 

Using a brochure to market your writing business offers several benefits. For starters, you can use a brochure to showcase your business in detail, allowing potential clients to easily grasp the scope of your expertise. Brochures can be distributed at networking events, and conferences, or mailed directly to target audiences, increasing your outreach. Also, by using free online tools, brochures can be easily customized to suit specific needs and trends, ensuring your marketing materials stay relevant and impactful. 

Author Jeanette Toomer Displays Resilence in New Memoir On Overcoming Her Struggles

MarketingNewAuthors.com (MANA) welcomes Jeanette Toomer to the MANA Family of Authors. In her debut memoir, Precious Struggles: The Making Of A 21st Century Woman, Ms. Toomer takes readers on a journey of the challenging times in her life, including her marriage and her decision to have children. 

Ms. Toomer shows readers how she discovered her strength and inspired changes through her activism during the Civil Rights era, her challenges as an educator, as well as navigating through September 11, 2001, in New York City, and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In an interview with "The Authors Show," Ms. Toomer gave an inspiring response to the question: "What is a 21st-century woman?"  Ms. Toomer answered:

"A 21st-century woman is a woman who endures cultural and societal conflicts and finds a way to overcome even personal difficulties to rediscover and refine her strengths."

During her interview, Ms. Toomer offered more insight into the process of developing her book. To listen to her full interview on "The Author's Show," use the audio player below:

Prior to her interview on the popular radio program that highlights new and seasoned authors, Ms. Toomer had a question-and-answer (Q&A) session with MANA, the company through which she self-published her memoir, Precious Struggles: The Making Of A 21st Century Woman: 

MANA: What inspired you to write your book?

Jeanette Toomer (JT): I felt that after turning 50 I wanted to leave my memoir behind for my children and other women to know. It may look normal, but many incidents (including birth) in the life of a Black woman in America are not. Yet, we tend to survive, live and even raise children in a racist, and sometimes, sexist culture. If I share my story, perhaps I can inspire someone else to share theirs. We have so much to learn from each other.

MANA: Is this your first book?
JT: Yes, this is my first book.

MANA: How did you find time for writing, particularly if you were working while writing your manuscript?
JT: It was a long time coming. I had to fit writing into weekends and summer vacations. My children are adults, so I was no longer raising children. But, teaching high school English can require long hours of planning lessons and grading papers. I started by attending a small memoir writing workshop held by African Voices. We would bring our drafts to the workshop and receive feedback from each other. That was over six years ago. I decided to keep writing it with chapters on 9/11 and later surviving cancer.

MANA: What was the easiest part of the writing process for you?
JT: I guess the easy part was knowing what I wanted to focus on in each chapter. At least that's how it began and other memories would rise and I'd have to add to it.

MANA: Please describe what your book, Precious Struggles: The Making Of A 21st Century Woman is about?
JT: My book is about the personal, cultural, and political struggles that I experienced in my life and overcame. Most of them I did not foresee, which was the disturbing part about it. I also realized that many of these struggles were racial and sexist signs of our times.

MANA: How did you come up with the title, Precious Struggles: The Making Of A 21st Century Woman?
JT: "Precious" means that it was crucial for me to face these challenges, which related closely to who I am as a Black woman, a professional, and a mother. So the struggles are difficult but also precious and allow me to grow beyond my expectations.