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| Black Authors Network Internet Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network Author and Speaker dial-in number (646) 200-0402 Please read the entire page in order to gain the maximum benefits from your radio interview on BAN. This page will explain the show format, the advertising procedures, and how to prepare for the in depth interview on the Black Authors Network. |
| All BAN Radio interviews, on Blogtalk Radio are FREE, however effective June 1, 2008, EDC Creations will request a $30.00 administration fee and a review copy of the book/ product for the promotion and distribution of your BAN interview outside of BTR. We have 2 staff members to monitor event details and the $30.00 helps the interns with their school expenses. Your book showcase will be promoted via the Internet, eblasts, and RSS feeds before and after your showcase. Please reserve your showcase today by paying with a credit card or PayPal. Read all of the details below and submit your information. |
BAN Book Cover Promo & Author Interview --- Price: $30.00 Enhance your marketing strategy to include a BAN radio interview and get your audio, book cover or display ads in front of thousands of listeners. Your actual interview on BTR is FREE at all times. Guest only make payments if they would like additional exposure for the Free interview hosted by Ella Curry. Your Payment Covers --Promotion by an award winning media firm, EDC Creations --Syndication of your interview to BAN Radio email newsletter subscribers --E-blast promotion to 133, 000 EDC Creations Subscribers --Graphic design for event banner and Black Pearls Magazine Slideshow --Administration fees for the book reviewer and EDC staff members --The $30.00 covers the promotions before and after your visit to BAN --Admin. fees help with cost of owning websites to promote your book or product --Amin. fees help with the cost of sending out your Constant Contact eblast Should we invest more into your dream than you do? Benefits of Paying for Promotional Coverage --We increase your territory of readers and potential consumers --Potential to expose your books to an International audience --We are a favorite stop for 5 virtual tour companies --RSS feed syndication of all of our shows to 130 feeds and directories --We go beyond BTR and their chat room. We promote you to the masses --Your interview replayed on over 30 sites and EDC Creations' profiles via widgets --Each show creates 3 different RSS feed driven newsletter weekly --EDC Creations has a relationship with book clubs and reader's groups All proceeds go toward BAN Radio going on AM Radio in Silver Springs, MD Promotion Details: -|- Book cover featured on our BAN community’s newsletter with link to Amazon.com or publisher’s distribution information, and author’s website. -|- Book added to the BAN bookstore and to the promotional slideshows. Book has to be listed in Amazon.com at the time of purchase. -|- Book cover featured on our BAN Community blog to include a book blurb and links to: bookseller page, author’s website, 1 author social network such as MySpace, ShoutLife, etc. (if available), 1 author blog account (if available). -|- Author Interview added to RSS feed distribution services. -|- Author Interview added to EDC Creations MySpace for distribution services -|- EDC eBlast of show appearance sent to members of our mailing list (click to view sample). |
BAN Show Format
-|- Introduction and Sponsor Ads
-|- Each author interviewed up to 20 minutes each
-|- Authors interviewed by the order they called into the show
-|- Group chats together on topic of the day and a writer's journey
BAN Statistics (as of January 19, 2009)
-|- 707 registered BTR friends
-|- Shows average 200-400 downloads; people saving to their computers
-|- 60,000 listeners obtained by RSS feed syndication and viral marketing
-|- International listeners from social network feeds; newsletter feeds
-|- 52,789 show downloads to date
-|- Listed in 130+ RSS Feeds;
-|- Show created 12/22/2007
-|- Data monitored with Sitemeter; we know who supports BAN
-|- Shows create 3 email newsletters (total 133,000+ subscribers)
-|- Shows re-broadcast on Black Vibes Radio and 8 other EDC websites
Welcome Message and Instructions
Thank you for taking part in an upcoming Black Authors Network Radio show. Listed below
are all the show details and suggested information to help the show go over well. If you can
not make your show date, for any reason, please notify Ella, the producer, as soon as
possible. We will reschedule your interview within the next 30 days.
Ella's Email Address: elladcurry@edc-creations.com
Please read all the show questions and submit the details that will best expose you to
new readers. No-shows will not be re-scheduled! No refunds for missed shows--You are
paying for the promotions NOT the interviews. Late appearances will not run over
scheduled show time. If your show experiences technical difficulties, we will reschedule
your appearance and promote the event free of charge.
Spread the word to your network. Let your fans or clients know that they can listen live and
chat in our BAN chat room LIVE during the show.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Black Authors Network Internet Radio Important Data
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Show time: promptly at 8pm-10pm EST
Authors dial-in number: (646) 200-0402
Readers Win Prizes by becoming a member of BlogTalkRadio.com
Spread the word to your network and friends to join us in your showcase. Only registered
BlogTalkRadio.com members can win contests and prizes. Only registered BlogTalkRadio.com
members can chat LIVE in the BAN chat room. Guests can read the chat with out joining.
Email Ella at: edc_dg@yahoo.com to claim all prizes won on BAN Radio.
_____________________________________________________________________________
BAN Show Policies
In order to discuss your book, please call in to the show from a very quiet place. Try to
eliminate all background noise for the show. Pretend that you are on Oprah!
-|- If you have small children or pets, please try to get help in assisting them while you are on
this 2-hour broadcast. I will mute all calls with excessive noise or dogs barking!
-|- Turn off all cell phones in the background. We can hear ALL background noise! If you
have to move around, wash your hands, or fix supper----please put your phone on mute!
-|- Do not try to listen to the show from your computer, while you are on the phone. It
disturbs the show. If you are chatting and being interviewed on the phone, turn off the
speakers on your computer. The feedback from your computer will interrupt the call.
-|- Do not use speaker phones while you are being interviewed. Please charge all cordless
phones and cell phones to handle a 2 hour call.
-|- If you are calling from a cell phone, please make sure that you have clear reception
BEFORE you call into the show. If you drop the call, we will continue the show with the
other authors. Using a landline phone is the best phone to use for the phone interviews.
Mail All Review Copies BEFORE your interview
Ella Curry
EDC Creations
PO Box 7794
Langley Park, MD 20787
_____________________________________________________________________________
Send Ella the following information about your book or business:
Email Address: elladcurry@edc-creations.com
**If we do not have your phone number at show time, you will not be introduced.
All information is to be submitted within 5 days of payment.
Discussion Questions that I will Ask the Group:
Can your fans or clients join the show?
Fans can call into the show to ask questions and to meet you. Fans can call this phone number:
Fan call-in number (646) 200-0402--10 minute limit on chat
All visitors can chat live in our BAN chat-room during the show with visitors. All fans
and visitors can listen to the show live here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Black Authors Network Internet Radio Important Data
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Show time: promptly at 8pm-10pm EST
Authors dial-in number: (646) 200-0402
I look forward to meeting you on the call at 8-10pm EST. We are on twice per week
showcasing the BEST our community has to offer.
Take your book or business to the next level by clicking here.
Thank you,
Ella Curry,
www.edc-creations.com
President/CEO EDC Creations
Black Author Network Radio-Founder
Sankofa Literary Society-Founder
www.edc-creations.com/banhome.html
-|- Introduction and Sponsor Ads
-|- Each author interviewed up to 20 minutes each
-|- Authors interviewed by the order they called into the show
-|- Group chats together on topic of the day and a writer's journey
BAN Statistics (as of January 19, 2009)
-|- 707 registered BTR friends
-|- Shows average 200-400 downloads; people saving to their computers
-|- 60,000 listeners obtained by RSS feed syndication and viral marketing
-|- International listeners from social network feeds; newsletter feeds
-|- 52,789 show downloads to date
-|- Listed in 130+ RSS Feeds;
-|- Show created 12/22/2007
-|- Data monitored with Sitemeter; we know who supports BAN
-|- Shows create 3 email newsletters (total 133,000+ subscribers)
-|- Shows re-broadcast on Black Vibes Radio and 8 other EDC websites
Welcome Message and Instructions
Thank you for taking part in an upcoming Black Authors Network Radio show. Listed below
are all the show details and suggested information to help the show go over well. If you can
not make your show date, for any reason, please notify Ella, the producer, as soon as
possible. We will reschedule your interview within the next 30 days.
Ella's Email Address: elladcurry@edc-creations.com
Please read all the show questions and submit the details that will best expose you to
new readers. No-shows will not be re-scheduled! No refunds for missed shows--You are
paying for the promotions NOT the interviews. Late appearances will not run over
scheduled show time. If your show experiences technical difficulties, we will reschedule
your appearance and promote the event free of charge.
Spread the word to your network. Let your fans or clients know that they can listen live and
chat in our BAN chat room LIVE during the show.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Black Authors Network Internet Radio Important Data
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Show time: promptly at 8pm-10pm EST
Authors dial-in number: (646) 200-0402
Readers Win Prizes by becoming a member of BlogTalkRadio.com
Spread the word to your network and friends to join us in your showcase. Only registered
BlogTalkRadio.com members can win contests and prizes. Only registered BlogTalkRadio.com
members can chat LIVE in the BAN chat room. Guests can read the chat with out joining.
Email Ella at: edc_dg@yahoo.com to claim all prizes won on BAN Radio.
_____________________________________________________________________________
BAN Show Policies
In order to discuss your book, please call in to the show from a very quiet place. Try to
eliminate all background noise for the show. Pretend that you are on Oprah!
-|- If you have small children or pets, please try to get help in assisting them while you are on
this 2-hour broadcast. I will mute all calls with excessive noise or dogs barking!
-|- Turn off all cell phones in the background. We can hear ALL background noise! If you
have to move around, wash your hands, or fix supper----please put your phone on mute!
-|- Do not try to listen to the show from your computer, while you are on the phone. It
disturbs the show. If you are chatting and being interviewed on the phone, turn off the
speakers on your computer. The feedback from your computer will interrupt the call.
-|- Do not use speaker phones while you are being interviewed. Please charge all cordless
phones and cell phones to handle a 2 hour call.
-|- If you are calling from a cell phone, please make sure that you have clear reception
BEFORE you call into the show. If you drop the call, we will continue the show with the
other authors. Using a landline phone is the best phone to use for the phone interviews.
Mail All Review Copies BEFORE your interview
Ella Curry
EDC Creations
PO Box 7794
Langley Park, MD 20787
_____________________________________________________________________________
Send Ella the following information about your book or business:
Email Address: elladcurry@edc-creations.com
- Title of book, cover images, ISBN#, website address
- Five talking points. The message your book is to relay to the reader
- Seven or more mock interview questions and answers about your book
- One paragraph author's biography and synopsis of your book
- Promotional book commercial if you have one, mp3 only
- A valid email address to send your blog access information
- Head shot of the author or an event photo
- Links to your newsletter, MySpace and social network sites
**If we do not have your phone number at show time, you will not be introduced.
All information is to be submitted within 5 days of payment.
Discussion Questions that I will Ask the Group:
- Who is your audience?
- Who do you think will understand and gain insight through reading your book?
- What made you want to become a novelist?
- In your opinion, what is the absolute best thing about being a writer?
- What would you say was your most difficult challenge in completing your novel?
- What are your favorite things about the main three characters?
- Were they hard characters to depict?
- What’s the biggest compliment you’ve been getting on this book?
- As a writer, what are some of the most important things you try to get across through
your books?
Can your fans or clients join the show?
Fans can call into the show to ask questions and to meet you. Fans can call this phone number:
Fan call-in number (646) 200-0402--10 minute limit on chat
All visitors can chat live in our BAN chat-room during the show with visitors. All fans
and visitors can listen to the show live here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Black Authors Network Internet Radio Important Data
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Show time: promptly at 8pm-10pm EST
Authors dial-in number: (646) 200-0402
I look forward to meeting you on the call at 8-10pm EST. We are on twice per week
showcasing the BEST our community has to offer.
Take your book or business to the next level by clicking here.
Thank you,
Ella Curry,
www.edc-creations.com
President/CEO EDC Creations
Black Author Network Radio-Founder
Sankofa Literary Society-Founder
www.edc-creations.com/banhome.html