Writers' Corner
                          Advice to Writers
                     from my Robins' Tree

    Here I would like to share with you some of the
    experiences I have had becoming a self published
    author of children's books.  This page is intended
    to give a series of advice to beginning writers and
    help unpublished authors who would like to
    become self-published.

Self Publishing Companies we have used
AuthorHouse
BookSurge
Xlibris

    Fun with Twitter.com

    I've been having so much fun with my new twitter.
    com account arobins at http://twitter.com/arobins.  
    There are so many great promotional 140 word
    ads displayed every day that help with promoting
    your books, networking your name, finding tools
    for your trade, and just plain fun links.  I have
    made a word doc of links I have noticed and it is
    already six pages long.  I want to refer back to
    these links when I have more time and post some
    of them here on my website.

    Today RIFWeb, Washington, D.C. http://www.rif.
    org/, left the following tweet that I promised to
    pass along to my friends:

    Just created a meebo chat room:
    http://tinyurl.com/5hhw5a


    Check out their tweet referring to RIF Chat where
    you can chat live with other RIF friends and fans
    from across the internet world. They suggest that
    you "use RIF Chat to share links, websites, ideas,
    stories, photos, and more!"

    April Robins




    Writing for Charity

    I have had the pleasure of becoming a FaceBook
    friend with Kate Jackson who is helping to
    promote a book, “A Home for Dixie” by fifteen year
    old Emma Jackson.  I was privileged to be invited
    to view their event on the Today Show yesterday.  
    One striking thing about this book, other than the
    maturity of the young author, is that the proceeds
    go to Aunt Mary’s Dog House.  If you follow the
    link to their website, you will find out all sorts of
    interesting information on adopting a pet like
    Dixie.  Also, you can view the Today Show
    interview for yourself.  

    Below is a write-up that Kate has furnished us in
    regard to Emma’s new book.  Check it out!
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    For as long as she could remember, Emma had
    wanted a dog. Instead, she got a fish, a hamster,
    and even a guinea pig. And although Emma loved
    all these pets, it was not the same as having a
    dog.

    Meanwhile, an abandoned puppy was brought to
    an animal rescue. And although this little puppy
    had a warm place to sleep and food to eat, she
    dreamed of having her very own family to love.

    Happily for both, Emma adopts this puppy and
    names her Dixie, and in each other they find the
    companionship they've been looking for. A Home
    for Dixie is their uplifting story, enhanced by
    adorable photography and bonus information on
    how to support your local animal shelter—and
    even adopt a rescued dog of your own.

    Written a book and need a publisher?  I know
    representatives who would love to talk with
    you.  Just go to our Contact Us page and drop
    me a line.  Be sure and include your name and
    e-mail address.