http://zlspublishing.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by ZlS Publishing en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:49:56 GMT 2009-12-29T00:49:56Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927652 Hello all, If you’ve just finished a book or are in the process of writing a book-we applaud you! Writing a book is never easy, nor is the decision on what to do with the book once it’s . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:55:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927652 ZlS Publishing 2009-12-02T19:55:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927642 Yesterday, we discussed the difference between digital printing and off-set printing. Today, we will go into further discussion regarding the actual difference in cost. Option 1: Let’s say . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:44:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927642 ZlS Publishing 2009-12-02T19:44:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927636 Good afternoon: Welcome to another edition of The Publishing Watchdog. If you are unfamiliar with what we do, please take a moment and look through our blog. With that said, today’s topic: . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:39:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927636 ZlS Publishing 2009-12-02T19:39:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927624 A picture is worth a thousand words, they say. Why is that? Because the ability to quickly visualize the details in a graphic way is a much more efficient way to process what’s being communicated. . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:25:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927624 ZlS Publishing 2009-12-02T19:25:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910999 Oprah is known as an Icon in more than one way.  Whether we agree with that statement or not is not the point.  The proof is in the pudding: Her book club has brought a lot of authors to best . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:58:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910999 ZlS Publishing 2009-11-21T00:58:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977862089 If you haven't heard by now, let me update you: Walmart and Amazon are in a book price bidding war.  Some of the newest releases are about to sell for $9 which includes free shipping and handling.  . . . Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:30:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977862089 ZlS Publishing 2009-10-20T19:30:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850318 Good evening and Happy Columbus Day! This week we are celebrating-”What you should get for your self-published dollars” Hopefully, after this weeks series, you will be a lot wiser in how . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:44:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850318 ZlS Publishing 2009-10-12T21:44:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850121 I had a discussion with someone who stated that some marketing material is unnecessary as they won't make a difference ini book sales.  I 100% disagree and believe that every piece of marketing material . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:19:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977850121 ZlS Publishing 2009-10-12T19:19:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803158 Recently, I saw someone Twitter a whole chapter of their book or maybe it was the whole book, but whatever! My question is: Is this really effective, would you read any part of a book on Twitter? Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:31:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803158 ZlS Publishing 2009-09-07T17:31:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803145 Recently, I saw someone Twitter a whole chapter of their book or maybe it was the whole book, but whatever! My question is: Is this really effective, would you read any part of a book on Twitter? Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:12:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803145 ZlS Publishing 2009-09-07T17:12:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800297 New blog posted on our website: www.zlspublishing.com/blog We also have a special going on.  Sign up for our newsletter to receive the special discount! Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:51:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800297 ZlS Publishing 2009-09-04T18:51:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765863 I have noticed a trend lately that is extremely disturbing to me: Lots of small business owners and authors don't have business cards. Before I go into my thoughts of why these things are vital to book . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:45:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765863 ZlS Publishing 2009-08-07T03:45:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977753734 I recently read on someone's Gather page their rants and their raves about people rating their post.  They were screaming at the haters about the low ratings na comments.  I know this sounds . . . Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977753734 ZlS Publishing 2009-07-28T17:00:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977753725 The other day I was meeting with members of my marketing team to discuss a poetry contest we are currently planning.  When trying to figure out what sort of submissions we would be accepting, someone . . . Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:53:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977753725 ZlS Publishing 2009-07-28T16:53:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747159 Hi all: Let me warn you now-What I’m about to say is not for the faint of heart. It is an observation that I and a few others that I know have made. Here goes…. As a publisher, it is my . . . Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:48:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747159 ZlS Publishing 2009-07-23T03:48:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734737 We know! We know! It's only taken us a year and a day to get on Twitter, but we are now here! Finally! Find us on Twitter, let us follow you, become a "z" friend! http://www.twitter.com/zlspublishing . . . Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:27:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734737 ZlS Publishing 2009-07-11T16:27:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732220 Yesterday, I got on Gather and decided to go around the message board and respond to other peoples posts. I only decided to respond to a few posts.  In all, I only left about 5 messages.  Now . . . Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:50:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732220 ZlS Publishing 2009-07-08T16:50:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726968 The other day I got a blog request asking me if I or anyone in my company would be writing a blog post about Michael Jackson.  I had to tell the individual that I would not as Michael Jackson had . . . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:47:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726968 ZlS Publishing 2009-07-02T03:47:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723846 With all the talk about how important it is to have effective book marketing material, What is the most effective and craziest book marketing material you've ever seen? Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:48:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723846 ZlS Publishing 2009-06-28T21:48:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718569 Our Newsletter Portfolio is up and running on the website.  Go visit us: www.zlspublishing.com/newsletterportfolio and see all the great stuff we can do. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:38:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718569 ZlS Publishing 2009-06-22T20:38:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977675289  It's Lady Z coming at you again with some interesting publishing facts that every writer should know.  Hopefully, these facts will help you in your search to find the best publisher for . . . Wed, 06 May 2009 14:51:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977675289 ZlS Publishing 2009-05-06T14:51:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673361 Okay, I'm venting again! Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! PUBLISHER'S DON'T WANT CLUELESS WRITERS! WE DON'T! WE DON'T! WE DON'T! Okay, I know that seems harsh but read on and learn: . . . Mon, 04 May 2009 14:32:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977673361 ZlS Publishing 2009-05-04T14:32:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672439 Okay, okay, I know what I'm about to say is going to make some people upset but I've noticed a trend and I have to say something about it. If you are a writer or an author you will be especially . . . Sun, 03 May 2009 06:25:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672439 ZlS Publishing 2009-05-03T06:25:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671122 Celebrate with me as I bury this mess, this madness, Celebrate with me as I bury my love for men who did not love themselves and could only afford to give me a piece of them, FOOLS I am expensive . . . Fri, 01 May 2009 16:03:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671122 ZlS Publishing 2009-05-01T16:03:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977251208 Okay, Yesterday was the primary for 21 states and we still have Oodles more states to go, so I feel with that said that I can voice my opinion on how in the world are voters still undecided or maybe . . . Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:25:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977251208 ZlS Publishing 2008-02-06T17:25:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977209148 When A Counselor Is Needed A Novel by Jahzara Published by: ZLS Publishing, LLC Release: Fall 2008 Melinda's  been through it. We all have as women: Loved a man that didn't love . . . Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:56:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977209148 ZlS Publishing 2007-12-20T20:56:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977198821 Hello all Gatherers,  Let me introduce myself: My name is Lishone and I am the CEO of ZLS Publishing, a publishing company located in Albany, NY.   Currently, we are working on a . . . Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:39:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977198821 ZlS Publishing 2007-12-09T17:39:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977148345 I write cause it’s all I got left When the pain of life becomes too much I write When my heart is broke I write When I want to cry and nothing comes out I write When I want to scream and shout . . . Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:51:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977148345 ZlS Publishing 2007-10-15T20:51:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977082515 What Makes A Woman Fall In Love In response to the posting of What Makes A Man Fall In Love, I have to post the secret to What Makes A Woman Fall In Love! Unlike men who know from the beginning . . . Sat, 11 Aug 2007 01:58:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977082515 ZlS Publishing 2007-08-11T01:58:11Z