Monday, July 17, 2017

BJ's Big Dream By Author Sonia Leverette is on the Virtual Book Tour July 17-21, 2017


Write Now Literary is pleased to announce BJ’s Big Dream Virtual 
Book Tour, with author Sonia Leverette. July 17-21, 2017.
ISBN-10: 0998123005
ISBN-13: 978-0998123004
ASIN: B01M4KYAN1
Genre: Children



                                                       About The Author


Passionate about creating tomorrow’s leaders, Dr. Sonia Cunningham Leverette combines her love for children with books. Wife, mother and veteran educator with almost thirty years of experience, Dr. Leverette focuses extensively on meeting the needs of grade school students including how to deal with bullying, leadership, teamwork, problem solving and character building.

    About The Book




What is your favorite dream?
BJ has a special dream. He really wants his dream to come true, so he makes a plan. BJ works hard to fix problems that try to stop his dream. While he waits for his dream to happen, he learns that he can do it, if he doesn’t quit.
In this book, children will learn
•How to separate real dreams from daydreams
•Steps to making a real dream come true
•Hard work can pay off
•The benefits of planning, setting goals and problem solving







10 Things You Didn’t Know About Becoming a Published Author

Years ago, I wrote a book that I saved on my computer, hoping for an opportunity to come along. I researched publishing, but with so much “noise,” I never submitted my manuscript.
One day, a friend called. She said, “Do you want to publish your story?”
“Yes!”
My dream to be a published author is fulfilled. I experienced highs and lows on the road to publishing. The following list will help you navigate some of the challenges I encountered:
1)            Publishing is addictive and easy to love. I put it off far too long!
2)            Self-published authors can make more money selling their books because the middle man is eliminated.
3)            Competition is fierce, but I didn't know just how fierce. I am meeting new authors everywhere. Self-publishing offers great opportunities to talented people who may have not had a chance otherwise.
4)            Book signings and author events are so fun, especially with children. They think you are famous. The comments I hear from children about my character BJ from BJ’s Big Dream, who is my son, are hilarious! After a reading at an elementary school, one little girl said her dream in life is to be BJ’s mom. I chuckled, but was flattered beyond measure! Whenever I see the children to whom I’ve read, they want to know how BJ is and ask me to tell him “hello.” Some have asked if BJ could travel with us on a field trip. And another little girl thought BJ was “looking fine” on his last real picture.
5)            Authors are some of the busiest people! Besides writing and publishing, marketing is an enormous, time-consuming job. I imagined that I’d sip coffee and write using my MacBook at the kitchen table with little stress. That is NOT the case on most days. However, for authors who choose not to market, their books become dust collectors.
6)            Most self-published titles only sell 50-100 copies. If you want to defy the averages, be an ambitious author who works hard!
7)            Social media is one of the best vehicles for promoting your book. In preparing for the July 19, 2017 launch of my children’s story book, BJ’s Big Dream, I blogged about topics specific to children including bullying, problem solving and boosting confidence. I love it. I’m using tools like HootSuite, Library Thing, GoodReads, Constant Contact and Instagram to build my platform, boost my brand and leverage my expertise. I created a Facebook page just for the book: www.facebook.com/bjsbigdream.
8)            Numerous authors are willing to help new authors avoid common publishing mistakes.
9)            Lots of people want to be published, but have no idea where to start. I want to help as many aspiring authors as I can.
10)          You have a book inside of you. Don’t let fear keep you from publishing it. Just do it!

Passionate about creating tomorrow’s leaders, Dr. Sonia Cunningham Leverette combines her love for children with books. Wife, mother and veteran educator with almost thirty years of experience, Dr. Leverette focuses extensively on meeting the needs of grade school students including how to deal with bullying, leadership, teamwork, problem solving and character building.

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