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.
SoniaCunninghamLeverette.com | BJsBigDream.com
Connect
Socially
Website: http://www.bjsbigdream.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sonialeverette
Purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/BJs-Dream-Sonia-Cunningham-Leverette/dp/0998123005/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
Tour hosted by Write Now Literary Book Tours www.wnlbooktours.com
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