Queen's Daughter Publications Ltd.

01/12/2023

Thank you to Nadia Rodwyn New and daughter Serina for standing up for victims of sexual assault and helping raise awareness for survivors by selling Warrior Bracelets at the University of Windsor today. Warrior Bracelets are made, with love, by a survivor of sexual assault or abuse during counselling sessions as a form of art therapy. All proceeds go toward The Queen's Daughter "Cause" (helping victims to move forward in their lives with counselling and advocacy)

10/08/2022

“Worried about marketing? You are not the only one. So let me just say this: STOP it. You cannot properly market something if you don’t even know whether it’s any good.” Gary Vaynerchuck

Gary Vaynerchuck is described as a marketing and business genius and his explanation for an unsuccessful product is that first and foremost, people don’t like it.

If you have a published book on the market that is not selling there is probably a reason for it. One small oversight in its presentation could be the difference between success and failure.

A Queen’s Daughter Book Review will give you a professional and truthful analysis of your book, its message, and presentation from a publishing perspective. The book review also includes a written report with suggestions for sales and marketing along with a personal consultation via Zoom.

Before giving up on your project, invest in a professional’s opinion!

The Queen’s Daughter Book Review

Full package: $299.00 SALE PRICE 50% off NOW $149.50

18/07/2022

If I were conducting an interview with a potential management candidate for one of my stores, I would ask the general questions to qualify him/her ending with the most important question:

“What would you do to bring in sales if the store was struggling with slow customer traffic?”

The most common answer would be to advertise in the local newspaper or community bulletin. I would encourage the candidate to think creatively but not once did I hear the answer that I was looking for.

And what was it? I wanted to hear:

“I would go out and bring in the sales.”

I wanted the manager to make calls, sell at community events and network with other business people.

I recall vividly how impressed I was when a neighborhood colleague, who worked in the Edward Jones office down the street, walked into my store and introduced himself. He mentioned that he could notify me if any financial investment opportunities were available that met my criteria. He contacted me several times without a successful sale before he introduced me to an interesting bond investment that I jumped at. I became a loyal client for over ten years.

Without his assertive desire to attract new customers, would we have ever connected?

Do not underestimate the power of direct sales. If the client doesn’t buy the first time, there is a second, third and ninth and tenth. It is a numbers game.

This lesson in business is basic and as a published author you must consider yourself an entrepreneur first. Your product is your book, but your brand is YOU. Study business and marketing and your next step will be “best-selling author.”

12/07/2022

COMING SOON!! You won't be able to put this book down once you start reading. The intrigue builds with the story of a young teenager and the secret she protects until the very end.

07/07/2022

YOU DESERVE A STANDING OVATION

PUBLIC SPEAKING
PERSONAL, PRIVATE, INTERACTIVE
ONLINE WORKSHOP
$100

BUILD A CAREER IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

LEARN HOW TO:
* Develop effective public speaking skills
* Public speaking do’s and don’ts
* Cultivate your message and become an expert
* Write the perfect speech
* Conquer public speaking fear
* Market yourself for success
* Create a business and earn $$$$$

Workshop Presented By:
Melissa McCormick
Canadian Best-selling author of
“The Queen’s Daughter”

For your one-on-one session call 519 251-0750
[email protected]

08/03/2022

Today we honour all the strong, smart and beautiful women who make this world a better place.

28/02/2022

Do you dream of writing a book and becoming a published author? Do you wonder where to start and how to organize your ideas? I can help!

Book a personal Writing Workshop via; Zoom. A one-hour workshop plus a 30-minute follow-up tutoring session:

$100

This will give you a full access opportunity to ask questions and discuss your ideas and goals.

You will learn:

* Tips and tricks to make any story riveting
* Writing an effective outline and organizing ideas
* Guidelines for submissions to a publishing company
* Steps to self-publish your book
* Sales and marketing tools and ideas
* Public speaking and promotion
* Create a business and earn $$$$$

Workshop Presented By:
Melissa McCormick
Canadian Best-selling author of
“The Queen’s Daughter”
[email protected] 519 251-0750

06/05/2021

The biggest selling author of all time next to William Shakespear and Agatha Christie is Britian’s Barbara Cartland who wrote a total of 723 romance novels. She earned the Guiness World Record for writing the most books in one single year, in 1975 with 23 novels to her name.

As a result of her accomplishments, Ms. Cartland became a major influencer in the field of aviation, music and politics leaving a huge legacy. Throughout her lifetime she inspired female authors to leave their mark on a society that favoured men.

Do you have a story to document your legacy? Become a published author!

To self-publish your book call Melissa at 519 251-0750 or email [email protected]

26/04/2021

Can you imagine your life story being made into a movie?

Canadian filmmaker Scott Scheirich just happened to pick up a copy of “The Queen’s Daughter” at his aunt’s house, contacted me in Windsor and we met shortly afterward. I informed Scott that there were two requirements in order to secure a movie deal with me: I did not want people to feel sorry for me and it had to have a happy ending. My goal was to inspire the audience, especially sexual assault victims, to never give up and to keep moving forward in life.

Written and directed by Scott Scheirich, produced by Graham M. Sheppard, Mathew Harrold and Scott Scheirich, starring Jennifer Polansky as me and Christian K. Miller as the gang leader/perp.

I present the movie “Determined” based on “The Queen’s Daughter”

VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

To self-publish your book call 519 251-0750 or email: [email protected]

While the movement continues to share moving and liberating stories from victims of sexual assault and harassment, the most powerful messages of survi...

12/04/2021

Writing a book and becoming a published author changes your status immediately. Just imagine how good it looks on your resume, CV or bio. Doors will be open that were never open in the past especially for speaking engagements and consulting opportunities.

How can you build relationships and attract new clientele? Write a book and it will help you stand out. Self-promotion is necessary in today’s market and becoming a published author is strategic in any career or business.

Melissa: 519 251-0750 [email protected]

24/03/2021

DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO SHARE?

Oprah says, “Everybody has a story in them.” Q.D. Publications Ltd can make your dream of writing a book, come true!

There are three reasons why anyone should consider writing a book:

1. To educate
2. To entertain
3. To inspire

Will your story teach an important lesson? Can you initiate passion and emotion? Can you set an example and motivate someone to change in a positive way? Can you help someone feel better about themselves?

Melissa 519 251-0750
[email protected]

10/12/2020

Do you have an inspiring story that needs to be told or has anyone said, “You should write a book?”

Hire a ghostwriter and the book is written by a professional with you receiving the credit. The writer remains anonymous (a ghost) during the process with you owning the finished product.

As a ghostwriter my fee is based on an hourly rate of $30 with the minimum cost of $2,000 and the maximum being $6,000 in total for the finished product. The process takes between 3 -6 months.

Is your dream to write a book? Is your legacy documented? Call me 519 251-0750
[email protected]

03/11/2020

What sells in book categories?

If you are inspired to write a novel, great! Have fun with it but sales may prove more difficult in this category. The only exception is to write children’s books in which there is a huge market looking for new material.

Generally, books sell equally in the fiction and non-fiction categories but if you are self-publishing, selling a non-fiction book is much easier. With non-fiction, you can specialise in a topic, and market the book to a target audience. You can call yourself an expert if you are well educated on the topic and offer other related services to add to your income.

A category you want to avoid if your intention is to sell books? Poetry. The least popular genre of the last two centuries.

23/10/2020

I love to read books, look at books and I love the smell when you walk into a library or book store.

Does anyone read real books anymore?

02/09/2020

Best Selling Status

What are the criteria for legitimately being called a best-selling author? The number of books sold is based on the population of the country in which it is initially published. For example, in Canada the sale of a single title is 5,000 copies. In the U.S. it is 100,000 copies.

To be listed on the most prestigious New York Times Best Sellers List you need to sell 100,000 books during a one-month period. When you hear someone say they were on the New York Times Best Sellers list for six months, that means more than 600,000 copies were sold with a minimum of 100,000 per month for six solid months. Wow!

The least prestigious list, that means nothing in the literary world, is the Amazon Best Sellers List. The requirements are minimal to be on this list. Just hit the top of any subcategory for a brief second and by Amazon’s standards, you are a best seller. In my opinion, being on this list makes you lose credibility as a writer.

27/07/2020

“Valley of the Dolls” became the best-selling novel of 1966 taking only 9 weeks to achieve the #1 spot on the New York Times Best Sellers List. It stayed number one for 28 consecutive weeks with a grand total of 65 weeks on the list.

In 1974 the book was listed in the Guinness Book of World records as the best-selling novel in publishing history with more that 17 million copies sold. By 2016 the book has sold more than 31 million copies.

In 1967, the book was made into a feature film grossing more that 50 million. (1967 dollars)

What the public does not realize is the business and marketing strategy behind the scenes. Because a publisher does not typically invest in marketing a book by an unknown, author Jacqueline Susann and her husband made a business plan.

They sold their home, their assets, borrowed money from family and friends to create the most aggressive sales strategy of its time. They hired people across the country, sent them money and a commission fee in advance of the book launch with instructions on when and where to buy the book.

With concentrated sales in one specific store in a major city, the book would sell out creating additional purchase orders for the publisher. Momentum was solidified and the book became a best seller.

The cost of this campaign exceeded $65,000 (1967 dollars) but earned them millions.

This marketing strategy has been copied in various forms by famous authors like Jack Canfield, who guarantees that he will personally buy a specific number of books. For example, “Chicken Soup for the Soul” was given a contract without an advance and a guarantee for the sale of 20,000 books which Jack purchased personally for resale during his speaking engagements. This ensures that the publisher’s initial investment is minimal resulting in little risk, which makes good business.

On the other hand, the huge risk falls to the author who takes responsibility for most of the marketing costs. That is one reason why self-publishing is so popular today; if you are required to market the book from your own pocket, shouldn’t you get 100 % of the profits?

If you have any questions about publishing your book with Q.D. Publications, please email Melissa: [email protected]

08/06/2020

Producing a SELF-PUBLISHED BOOK (SPB) is currently the most popular way to jumpstart a brand. When you work with Q.D. Publications Ltd, you will own the book in its entirety.

You own the copyright, printing rights, movie rights etc. Before finalizing the project, you will approve all aspects of the book and benefit from 100% of the profits.

Q.D. Publications Ltd. will be available during the publishing process to answer any questions and share any required information that will help the author launch, promote and sell the final product.

01/06/2020

Author Renee Meloche addresses a common problem most women in a fun and entertaining way in her book Smart Mom I Am.
As a certified Pilates Instructor, Renee has travelled the world presenting at conferences and teaching certification. She has always had a passion for rehabilitative Pilates including pre and post-natal.
In this book she uniquely tackles the challenge of involuntary urination in women.
Contact me if you would like to order a copy of Renee's book 519 251-0750 [email protected] or PM me.

25/05/2020

“You’re not a victim for sharing your story you are a survivor setting the world on fire with the truth. And you never know who needs your light, your warmth and raging courage.”
Alex Elle

19/05/2020

Publishing Package includes:

• Full extended editing incorporating grammar, punctuation, paragraph structure, idea consistency, word leveling and flow
• Graphic design for front and back cover and spine. This includes full colour CMYK process with high gloss finishing.
• ISBN official registration and copyright
• Complete book layout including title page, copyright page, dedication page, table of contents and chapter content.
• Press files, PDF format e-book
• TERMS: 50% deposit and balance paid on completion of project Visa and Mastercard accepted

CALL FOR YOUR ESTIMATE TODAY! 519 251-0750

14/05/2020

The most fascinating marketing tool has surfaced recently that focuses on building relationships, creating a mailing list and advertising for your business. This tool is called a LEAD GEN BOOK. The purpose is for the publication to generate leads for your product or service.

A LEAD GEN BOOK is approximately 30-50 pages and follows a sales formula within the text. The intention is not to sell the book but to give it away to a potential client. The concept is brilliant!

The cost to produce a LEAD GEN BOOK is equal to a full-page ad in a newspaper for one day. The difference: the book will continue to market your product or service and the newspaper ad is soon forgotten.

Meet Jessica Marie, an amazing entrepreneur, and the forerunner in the development of her program “The Debt Free Journey with Jessica Marie” Here is the front and back cover of her LEAD GEN BOOK. (back cover on the left and front cover on the right) If you would like more information on Jessica’s Debt Free Journey contact her on Facebook.

12/05/2020

You will notice in any library or bookstore that there are two basic categories of books that are separated by areas: fiction and non-fiction.
Fiction – creation of imaginary stories that are not based on fact
Non-Fiction – content based on true events or people, written in good faith either objectively or subjectively

Fiction books can be broken down into genres such as romance, mystery, thriller, fantasy. Non-fiction includes biographies, self-help, business, religion etc.

Rarely does an author become successful if they write books in both categories. It weakens their branding abilities because two separate marketing campaigns are required. A bookstore will never display multiple titles by the same author if they are in opposite categories. The reader is easily confused and will rarely stay loyal if you change genres.

Can you think of a writer who was successful in both fiction and non-fiction? Neither can I. That is because you will not be taken seriously if you spread yourself too thin. Specialise and know your target market of customers.

09/05/2020

New author Renee Meloche, is launching her new book SMART MOM I AM. She creatively addresses a common problem for most women in a fun and entertaining way by presenting her message in the form of a children's book. The concept is absolutely brilliant and includes colourfull illustrations by Alexandria Masse. To place your order, contact Renee on Facebook or email her at: [email protected]

In the photo below, the left side is the back cover and the right side is the front cover of the book.

07/05/2020

One of the services available to a writer is a BOOK REVIEW. If you have a manuscript and need a professional opinion about the quality of the content before you self publish, I can help. A professional book review will give you a truthful, realistic and objective opinion and offer an exclusive report that includes suggestions to improve your work. Marketing advice is also included in the report.

A BOOK REVIEW is also valuable if you have already published a book and it is not selling. I can help you understand why.

The cost of a professional BOOK REVIEW is based on an hourly fee and varies according to the size of the book.
[email protected] 519 251-0750

06/05/2020

Writers – don’t be discouraged if you think your book won’t sell. Did you know that Mitch Album, the famous radio talk show host, didn’t hit best selling status until he wrote his 6th book?

“Tuesday’s With Morrie” was a huge hit and became a T.V. movie earning several Emmy Awards. Mitch Album stated that without the experience of writing his first five books, the results would not be what they are today.

Every book since “Tuesday’s With Morrie” has proven successful catapulting Mitch Album into a household name.

If your dream is to become a writer, just pick up a pen or sit at your computer and go for it!

27/04/2020

In today’s marketplace, information products have become the leading way to market a brand. When you are that brand, sharing your story in a copyrighted book, becomes the perfect tool for:
• Name recognition
• Introduction to new clients
• Standing out
• Credibility
• Relationship building
• Marketing your product or service
• Introduction to a spin-off career such as public speaking,
workshop facilitator, personal coach, etc.
• Creating an addition to your product line
• Providing residual income

21/04/2020

Charles Dickens became famous with the release of his huge bestselling book, “Oliver Twist”. His next three books tanked, and his publishers were not happy. Dickens struggled to come up with a new idea and as the seasons changed in England with the arrival of the cold weather, he thought about writing a Christmas story.

The publishers refused to pay his usual advance and flatly refused to accept his idea. With the book completed and with the help of a bank loan, Dickens self-published “A Christmas Carol” in less than two months making it available to the public on December 19th. Every copy sold out by Christmas. Dickens made a fortune and “A Christmas Carol” became one of the bestselling books of all time.

Eventually, the publishing company bought the rights to the book from Dickens at an exorbitant price making him rich for the rest of his life. “A Christmas Carol” became his legacy.

In today’s market, it is common for a self-published book to be sold to a traditional publishing company after its initial release and its popularity is documented, proving that self-publishing is always a good option to consider.

20/04/2020

Back in 2009, my friend Cindy Stella asked me to edit her memoir and my publishing company was born! I love helping other authors to realize their dream. Cindy chose to self-publish under her company name and logo which is an option we provide.

"2am Smoke" is a true story of one family's struggle as the matriarch passes away from brain cancer. It's an emotional roller coaster of before, during and after a family death. It is a story about hope and love, and also a warning about how one stranger can tear a family apart. It has sold across Canada in Chapters and Indigo. You can now buy it directly from the author or QD publications for $10 plus shipping.