QUESTION: Why do I have to pay to be on the TV show and to promote my book?   ANSWER: Guest appearances are free, based on availability.  However, The Writer's Notebook TV Show is a marketing program designed to help authors sell more books by providing them with weekly television exposure and website postings. Participating authors reach over a million households each week through our television show and receive global exposure from our website.   QUESTION: What makes your program any different from other TV interviews?   ANSWER: First, The Writers' Notebook TV Show is strictly about authors and their literary works.  We have developed a very unique format which will capture and hold both our website and television audiences attention. Prior to the studio recording date, our producers and host review each guest's media and promotional information to ensure that the interviews are interesting and well paced.  Then we virtually bring the books alive through pre-produced scene re-enactments, animations and commercials.    Second, authors can build upon their guest appearance by continuing to advertise their book on future programs; doing so, keeps their name and book in front of millions of potential buyers each week.   QUESTION: How do your fees compare to other advertising/marketing services?   ANSWER:  When you compare the cost of radio, print or standard television rates to our prices, you will quickly see that for the  amount of exposure, the quality of our productions, the television and website promotions that we provide for authors are less costly and more effective than any comparable advertising programs.   QUESTION: Other websites offer free author and book postings, why do you charge?   ANSWER: We believe that authors should keep the money they make from the sale of their books, therefore, we DO NOT take a percentage of your book sales.  We are not in the business of selling and shipping your books...we help you promote and advertise your books to millions so that YOU can sell more books...and keep YOUR money.   Our Website advertising rates are less than a dollar a day...and you get a great looking video commercial!   QUESTION: Can I get a copy of my commercial and/or scene re-enactment?   ANSWER:  Absolutely!  Scene-Re-enactments and commercials are great for posting on your website and/or as a visual display for attracting attention at your book signings or other promotional events.    QUESTION: Where and when do you record your program?   ANSWER:  The studio interviews are recorded in Atlanta, Georgia - generally three times per year, contact us for next recording date.  Scene re-enactments and commercial shoots are produced on location at the discretion of the author.  Our video crews do travel.   QUESTION: How can I get on the show or find out more information?   ANSWER: You can fill out the "CONTACT US" form or call our production office - 770 716-2218.  We'll be waiting to hear from you!