#also would have been neat to hear some like spoken word poetry that’s performed more shakespearean than like a rap

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i will say i would have liked raphael’s singing to be less 2010’s disney villain with music written by lin manuel miranda and more josh groban in natasha pierre and the great comet of 1812, but i suppose the entire point is that he is awful at this and has way less swag than he thinks he does

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Downtime Roleplay 4 - Checking Out

Post Session 5 - Misty Eyed

Ireena and Magpie spend some one on one time in the Kolyana Library, as the rest of the party continue to exasperate Ismark downstairs.

Words spoken in Elvish are denoted in italics. Spoiler warning: contains spoilers for episode 5 of Edge of Night

Content warning: grief, implied dead parents, alcohol consumption

"So, Mr Magpie, do you like poetry?" Ireena smiles at him as they climb the stairs.

"I do, it can be very beautiful. I prefer such things set to music, but that's a personal taste." 

Magpie casts a slightly wary eye over the opulent staircase, taking in the disrepair and lack of upkeep. He takes another sip of wine and makes no comment.

"I enjoy the simplicity of poetry, so much can be said with so few words." Ireena is caught up in her own enthusiasm and does not notice Magpie's appraisal of the house. "Novels are good for escaping entirely to another realm, and you already know of my enjoyment of learning through books." This is said in Elvish, with a smile, before switching back to Common. "But poetry will remain my favourite, I think. If only for its love of pain that cannot be spoken in other ways."

Ireena opens a door on the landing that leads to a damp room piled with books, in the centre of which is a chair. The dust marks on the floor indicate that a desk once also stood there, but judging by the fate of other furnishings in the house, this was probably pilfered to become barricade materials a while ago.

Magpie replies in Elvish, quietly pleased to be able to use his native tongue. "Songs are my favourite, I believe. The dual storytelling between lyrics and tune is wonderfully versatile, but poetry definitely has a beauty of it's own, I can see why it calls to you so." He takes an almost hesitant step into the room, and checks back that she's joining him.

Ireena follows him into the study and responds in Elvish, clearly excited to be able to do so. "I wish I had a better understanding of music. It is a rare thing to hear music in Barovia that isn't a funeral march. Unless you encounter the Vistani whose performances are... livelier." Ireena smirks, and gestures to the room. "This is my library!"

Magpie quirks an amused grin at her Elvish, and takes a slow look around the room. "We heard Vistani musicians at the party. They played very well, Sierra was there among them actually. You'll have to see if she'll play the violin for you, it's truly beautiful."

"I would like that." Ireena pauses, wondering how far she can push her luck. "Maybe you would dance with me."

Magpie crouches in front of a bookshelf, scanning the titles distractedly, not so much as reaching a hand out to touch any of them. "I'm not sure you'd enjoy that, I was... never in a position to be taught any of the proper dances, and quite besides, I've been reliably told I have two left feet."

Ireena crouches next to him. "Then I shall simply have to teach you." 

Her smile is soft and her tone no longer teasing. The tension in her shoulders is heavy, but not directed at this conversation or her present company. It is tension she's clearly been carrying for a long time. 

"I like this one." She selects a book from the shelf. "It's long, but it tells the most wonderful story of a hero who journeys to find his way home after a long battle away from those he loves." She strokes the cover wistfully.

Magpie looks over at the book, admiring the cover. 

"Sounds like a compelling tale." He casts his eyes to the floor briefly, and takes another drink of wine before focusing back up on Ireena and the book. "You have so many books, it must be lovely to be able to come here and escape with them."

"Father loved to read. And there weren't exactly many other ways for me to spread my wings beyond this village." She sighs darkly and gestures at the window. "Even before..."

Aware that her façade has slipped again, Ireena straightens her shoulders and attempts another smile. 

"But yes, I am lucky. There are a few tomes in here that predate the beginning of the Von Zarovich reign in Barovia."

"Really? How old does that make them?" Magpie looks very interested at the promise of old books, a shadow that had fallen over his face lifting a little.

"Well over a century! Father rarely let anyone handle them, they're very delicate, but I always loved the way old books smell."

“Incredible. I shan’t ask to look at them, but what are they about? I often find some of the most fascinating stuff is in the oldest books.”

"There's a first edition of some very dramatic plays, and a couple of these epic poems too. If I'm being entirely honest, I am not completely sure I know what is in all of the oldest books Father had. But please, if you would like, feel free to select any volumes that take your fancy to take with you. It is wonderful to finally have a fellow bibliophile to share these with. My brother is not opposed to literature, but he's mostly been too busy with more important things to indulge me in expounding the joys of fiction."

Magpie looks gently surprised. "You'd let me bring some? Just like that?"

"I doubt Ismark will miss them, I will certainly be bringing some with me, and Father hardly has a use for them any more. Of course you may take some, as many as you would like." She laughs a little. "Or as many as you think you can carry, at any rate!"

Magpie laughs a little in return, a hesitant set to his face still. "It won't be many then. Most of us ended up here without a bag. You're sure I can borrow some?"

"Borrow, have, whatever you would like. And while we can't promise armour or weapons, I feel confident my brother can provide satchels or something to carry possessions in." Ireena puts a hand on his arm gently. "I mean it, really."

Magpie flinches at the touch, and pulls his arm away gently. "Satchels would be a great help, I don't think Fox's bag will survive anything else being put in it."

Ireena retracts her hand, but does not seem offended. "I did notice that sewing does not appear to be among Lord Ripley's particular skills."

Magpie laughs properly this time. “Apparently not, though I’m not sure I can say much after the gods awful job I did on those replacement gloves. It turns out not having something proper to cut the fabric with is a significant hindrance.”

"I hadn't liked to mention it, but they were somewhat unorthodox." Ireena giggles. "I wondered if it was some new trend from where you're from!"

“Decidedly not, just shoddy and hurried craftsmanship on my part.” He gives her a lopsided grin. “If you’re certain I can take a couple of books with me, do you have sections you’d rather I chose from? Or perhaps any recommendations?”

"You must feel free to choose whatever you'd like, although I suggest you take something less likely to fall apart when you touch it! But if you are open to suggestions, then I could show you some of my personal favourites?"

“I’d welcome that gladly, I find myself decidedly in a position of rather too much choice, and while I’d often like nothing more than to stay up all night browsing, I fear after the day we’ve had I need the rest.”

Ireena starts pulling books from shelves and various piles. They're all well-thumbed volumes, but don't seem in danger of falling apart completely. They span a wide range of genres: a poetry anthology by a Lord Byron, the classic epic poem she'd picked out earlier, a trilogy of long form fantasy, a collection of old Elvish plays, a couple of shorter looking novels (one historical fiction and one murder mystery), and a nonfiction biography of ancient rulers of Barovia. She sets them down in a pile in front of Magpie.

"This should narrow down the selection somewhat, I wasn't sure what you preferred, so I have chosen my favourites of many genres." She looks between Magpie and the pile a little nervously. "I hope there's something to your liking here?"

Magpie looks at the pile in astonishment, and brushes a gloved hand delicately across the covers. 

"All of it, I'd wager; I'll struggle to pick those that I can carry from such a fascinating collection." He looks up and catches her eye. "Thank you. Truly."

Ireena shows him a flash of the smile she must've had before the recent events of her life, and it lights up her whole face for a moment. 

"You are more than welcome, Magpie. I am aware that the journey ahead of us will be difficult, but I will not regret the opportunity to spend more time with you." She pauses and then adds almost as an afterthought, "With all of you. It will be nice to be able to say I have friends."

"It would be lovely indeed." Magpie looks back at the books, carefully thumbing through a couple of pages and starting to sort them into two neat piles. "After such a kind gesture, the least I could do is help you with your Elvish, if you still want to learn."

"Very much so, if it isn't too much trouble!" Ireena suddenly looks like she might cry and turns towards the door. "We should be getting back to the others, it is intolerably cruel of me to leave them solely in the company of my brother for too long." She turns back, and if her voice cracks, she doesn't acknowledge it. "Besides, as you said, you've all had a very long day. I imagine you will be wanting to rest soon."

Magpie blinks a couple of times at the abrupt change in mood, but makes no comment on it. He drains the last of his wine and sets the glass down, carefully picking up a stack of five books he'd set aside, the biography of rulers of Barovia, Elvish plays, and trilogy of fantasy, balancing them carefully in his arm before picking his glass back up. 

"Are these alright? Is it too many?"

"No, no of course not! That's fine! Would you like some help carrying them?"

"That's very kind of you, but I have a good hold on them, and there's no risk of me spilling my wine." He gives her a cheeky grin. "Well, shall we go and save the others from the company of your brother then?"

Ireena smiles back, small and shaky, but perhaps more real than some of her smiles up to this point. "An excellent idea, Mr Magpie." 

She leads the way back out of the study. She pauses on the landing and points at another door. "I believe that is to be your room for the night, if you'd prefer to drop the books off there, although I have no objections to you bringing them downstairs to share your finds with the others, if you wish."

"I –" Magpie looks torn, and a flicker of something passes over his face. "Perhaps, I'll drop most of them off. Bring just one down. To flick through."

"Great, I can wait here, or just meet you downstairs if you'd rather?"

"I'll be just a second." Magpie smiles at her briefly, and dips into the room to gently place the books down, keeping hold of the Elvish plays, and returning to her quickly.

"Shall we?" Ireena gestures at the staircase.

Magpie nods, and walks alongside her downwards, gently clutching the gifted book to his chest.

*

Written by Francesca Forrest & Nick Drew

Edited by Rowan E. Madden

Edge of Night is a dnd 5e actual play podcast, brought to you by Stringer Games. It is available on iTunes, Spotify & all good podcast providers.

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It is also essential that you be ready to support other performers and causes, and serve as a positive role model. While this is not a bad thought at all, it is also important to recognize that product sales obey the 10-90 rule: 10% creative imagination and 90% promotion/marketing. The best blog services are Wordpress and Blogger." Be extremely honest in your answers, because they will determine your career and how lengthy you may last in the business. I have hooked up with some of the most incredible performers and supporters in THE UNITED STATES and have followed their advice very cautiously. A blog is an extremely nice tool to use. They feel that they can rely on the quality of their work for this to sell itself. And don't wait for others to do it for you. They want to learn about you and what you care for. You need to become professional in your approach, dedicated, and alert to your surroundings and global problems. Both sites possess partnered to permit Reverbnation members to sell their products and music for free. I have already been a guest on many shows, which includes allowed me to promote my books and CD, and tell the globe why I am a poet and spoken term artist. I noticed that CD Baby is great. I used this moderate and got to know great people.. You will end up surprised by how much help and support you will receive in exchange! Open a merchant account, upload your files, fill in the required info, and you also are on your way. I recommend Blog Chat Radio. If you ask me self-publishing is more rewarding than challenging because I must promote all my products myself, and it gives me the possiblity to really become familiar with my readers and listeners. BLOG/COMMUNITY If you want to build your online presence, it is vital that your fans and followers be involved. All you have to is a PayPal account. What is my mission statement? Always keep a laptop and pen helpful, and write any recommendation and idea provided you.-) For a website, use Wix or Weebly. And when you are actually fluent in several languages, you might translate documents. Then, feel absolve to embed the display anywhere you want. On the other hand, street teamers obtain free stuff, which is always nice! You may also join writing communities and forums like Red Space and share some of your stuff there. They're excellent! LAST WORDS Always remember this: treat others how you would like to be treated. This is the first step to get respect from fellow performers, and hence exposure. DIVERSIFICATION I've a motto: the more you need to present, the more exposure you'll get! You will attract even more followers. Use your Paypal account address to receive royalties when persons purchase your products during your personal (free) shop. What do I would like to do with my creation(s)? You need to be in a position to do it in a single convenient place. Setup your shop (in two minutes), upload your files, fill in the information, and start offering your CDs, MP3 albums, individual tracks, Tshirst and tote bags within minutes! However, it could be very time-consuming. I got introduced to numerous new listeners. The visitors to my site provides been large since I started hearing BTR shows!; If you're a poet/writer, you could offer poetry/speech-on-demand or proofreading services. You can even use Internet radio. If you only concentrate on music or spoken term, there are a few nice options out there. Make sure that you check out Facebook, Twitter, Ning, YouTube, and MySpace. You may also sell your music digitally, using major retailers like ITunes or Amazon. Ning is particularly impressive, since it offers tons of options! & most importantly: build romantic relationships before thinking of sales! IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS A lot of independent artists assume that once their CD or book is available for purchase, the work is done. You may expire up attracting a whole lot of different people!

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How to Get More Exposure For Your Music

It takes months, and mostly years, of effort and patience to finally strike everyone.The venues to get one's creations noticed are many and few at the same time. The artist transmits the group on miscellaneous missions (never involving money for the group) and the very best road teamers are rewarded in numerous ways. Being an artist entails many things. Take a few days off, enjoy life, and keep coming back refreshed! It brings them exposure and makes fans a complete area of the artist's achievement. At some point, in case you are like me, and work alone 14-15 hours a day, you will get burned out.). Another good idea is to design your personal exclusive merchandise (Tshirts, bags, mouse pads, mugs, greeting cards, etc. And to end up being honest, the royalties are very decent. A street team is an organization of men and women who are committed to help an artist spread the term about their work. And for that reason, I received more exposure in two months than I acquired were able to achieve in more than three years! SELLING ONLINE AND OFFLINE 95% of poets go the self-publishing way. CREATING A STREET TEAM You can only do so much by yourself. This is very simple to do, specifically if you are not computer-savvy, in fact it is free. Finally, frustration and discouragement are section of the job. If you are an amateur photographer, why not sell your photos to other artists because of their book/CD covers? UPDATING YOUR STATUS Section of your promotional period ought to be used to update your position across the several networks you belong to. Always acknowledge your followers and supporters, those that function in the shadows for you. Reverbnation enables you do that very easily! Make a number of all your skills and see what you have to give you. When you join their site, you obtain access to a personal studio. From there, it is possible to upload your own movies or video clips from YouTube and stream them on a 24/7 basis. NETWORKING Cultural networking sites are crucial for promotion these days. All you need is a Paypal account. Reverbnation offers you an ideal way to do it: once your objective is launched, the site helps to keep counts for you and all you have to do is check your stats! Finished . I love about this concept is usually that it allows an artist to connect with their group of fans on a different level. Make use of TweetDeck or Hootsuite. You will find loads of broadcasts each day and the neat issue is that you may also interact in boards. You have to be able to rely on others. Do factors YOURSELF! What's more, people may also help spread the term by sharing the widgets almost everywhere on the Internet! If you are not camera-shy, you can also sponsor your own show, making use of your webcam. Also, do not hesitate to ask for advice from those who have a tested successful background in your industry. Sometimes, one little matter will make an enormous difference. Before throwing links at somebody, introduce yourself correctly and get to know them just a little. I personally use Reverbnation & Audiolife. You may also promote yourself. That is something that I do monthly with Livestream (and people love it! They will print your books, CDs, calendars, image books, and photos for you personally. Print-on-demand or POD is a good service and I would recommend Lulu. And royalties are truly decent. The great thing about diversification is that it creates it harder for anyone to label you in one category. The best part is that they are totally free! Hence, you possess the golden possibility to "match" hosts and listeners who often happen to be hosts or promoters of the art themselves. Start by thinking about the following questions: "What's my long-term goal while an artist? If you're a musician or a spoken term artist, you likely have heard of Reverbnation. I use it myself and I really like the fact that I can send pre-formatted newsletters to my group of fans, build a street group and start missions with the click of a switch, and promote my CD and tracks through easy-to-share widgets. It signifies that you need to diversify. WEBSITE/PROFILE PAGES Nowadays, if you would like to attract more fans, you have to build a niche site or in least have a regularly updated profile web page.. They offer you with a free store that you could promote everywhere you wish.) and sell it using providers like Zazzle or Cafepress. It is possible to talk about anything, address questions and concerns from your fans, educate them on issues that matter to you, and invite them to be a part of discussions. It is also important that you be ready to support other artists and causes, and serve as a positive function model. While this is not a bad thought at all, it is also important to recognize that sales obey the 10-90 rule: 10% imagination and 90% promotion/marketing. The best blog services are Wordpress and Blogger." Be very honest in your answers, because they'll determine your job and how lengthy you may last in the business. I have joined with some of the most incredible performers and supporters in North America and have followed their tips and advice very properly. A blog is an extremely nice tool to make use of. They believe they can depend upon the standard of their work for this to sell itself. , nor wait around for others to accomplish it for you. They would like to learn about you and everything you care for. You must become professional in your approach, dedicated, and aware of your surroundings and global problems. Both sites possess partnered to allow Reverbnation members to sell their products and music for free. I have been a guest on numerous shows, which includes allowed me to promote my books and CD, and tell the world why I am a poet and spoken word artist. I heard that CD Baby is very good. I used this moderate and got to understand great individuals.. You may be surprised by just how much help and support you will receive in exchange! Open a merchant account, upload your files, fill in the necessary info, and you are on the way. I recommend Blog Talk Radio. To me self-publishing is more rewarding than complicated because I have to promote all my products myself, and it gives me the possibility to really become familiar with my visitors and listeners. BLOG/COMMUNITY If you want to build your online presence, it is vital that your fans and followers be involved. All you need is a PayPal accounts. What's my mission statement? Always keep a laptop and pen convenient, and write any suggestion and idea given you.-) For a website, use Wix or Weebly. And when you are actually fluent in two or more languages, you could also translate documents. After that, feel absolve to embed the screen anywhere you want. However, street teamers get free stuff, that is always nice! You can also join writing communities and forums like Red Room and share some of your stuff there. They are excellent! LAST WORDS Remember this: treat others how you would like to be treated. This is actually the first step to get respect from fellow performers, and hence exposure. DIVERSIFICATION I've a motto: the more you need to give, the more exposure you'll get! You will attract more fans. Use your Paypal account address to get royalties when most people purchase your products during your personal (free) shop. What do I wish to do with my creation(s)? You should be able to do it in one convenient place. Setup your store (in two mins), upload your files, fill in the information, and start offering your CDs, MP3 albums, individual tracks, Tshirst and tote bags within minutes! However, it can be very time-consuming. I acquired introduced to many new listeners. The traffic to my site provides been huge since I started hearing BTR shows!; If you are a poet/writer, you could offer poetry/speech-on-demand or proofreading providers. You may also use Internet radio. If you only target music or spoken word, there are some nice choices out there. Make sure that you have a look at Facebook, Twitter, Ning, YouTube, and MySpace. You may also sell your music digitally, using major retailers like ITunes or Amazon. Ning is especially impressive, as it offers tons of options! & most importantly: build relationships before thinking of sales! IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS Plenty of independent artists believe once their CD or reserve is available for purchase, the work is done. You may expire up attracting a lot of different people!

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How to Get More Exposure For Your Music

It takes a few months, and mostly years, of effort and patience to finally strike everyone.The venues to get one's creations noticed are many and few at the same time. The artist sends the group on miscellaneous missions (never including money for the group) and the best street teamers are rewarded in several ways. Being an artist entails a lot of things. Take a couple of days off, enjoy life, and come back refreshed! It brings them exposure and makes enthusiasts a complete area of the artist's achievement. At some point, if you are like me, and work alone 14-15 hours a day, you will get burned out.). Another good idea would be to design your own exclusive merchandise (Tshirts, bags, mouse pads, mugs, handmade cards, etc. And to be honest, the royalties are very decent. A street team is a group of people who are committed to help an artist spread the word about their work. And as a result, I received even more exposure in a couple of months than I got were able to achieve in a lot more than three years! SELLING ONLINE AND OFFLINE 95% of poets go the self-publishing way. CREATING A STREET TEAM You can only achieve this much by yourself. This is very uncomplicated to do, specifically if you aren't computer-savvy, in fact it is free. Finally, frustration and discouragement are portion of the job. If you are an amateur photographer, why not sell your pictures to other artists for their book/CD covers? UPDATING YOUR STATUS Part of your promotional time should be used to upgrade your position across the several networks you belong to. Always acknowledge your followers and supporters, those who work in the shadows for you personally. Reverbnation allows you do that very easily! Make a set of all your skills and discover what you have to offer. When you sign up for their site, you obtain access to an individual studio. From there, it is possible to upload your own videos or video clips from YouTube and stream them on a 24/7 basis. NETWORKING Sociable networking sites are crucial for promotion nowadays. All you need is a Paypal account. Reverbnation offers you the perfect way to accomplish it: once your objective is launched, the site helps to keep counts for you personally and all you have to do is check your stats! Finished . I love concerning this idea can be that it allows an artist to connect with their fan base on a different level. Make use of TweetDeck or Hootsuite. There are tons of broadcasts every day and the neat thing is that you can also interact in boards. You have to be capable to rely on others. Do factors YOURSELF! Also, people may also help spread the term by posting the widgets just about everywhere on the web! If you're not camera-shy, you can even host your own show, making use of your webcam. Also, do not hesitate to ask for tips and advice from anyone who has a verified successful background in your sector. Sometimes, one little thing will make a huge difference. Before throwing links at someone, introduce yourself correctly and get to know them a little. I personally use Reverbnation & Audiolife. You may also promote yourself. This is something that I really do once a month with Livestream (and persons love it! They will print your books, CDs, calendars, photo books, and images for you. Print-on-demand or POD is a superb service and I recommend Lulu. And royalties are quite decent. The great thing about diversification is that it makes it harder for individuals to label you in one category. The best part is they are totally free! Hence, you have the golden possibility to "meet" hosts and listeners who often happen to be hosts or promoters of the artwork themselves. Start by asking yourself the following questions: "What is my long-term goal as an artist? If you're a musician or a spoken word artist, you have probably heard of Reverbnation. I use it myself and I love the fact that I could send pre-formatted newsletters to my fan base, build a street team and start missions with the click of a switch, and promote my CD and tracks through easy-to-share widgets. It implies that you have to diversify. WEBSITE/PROFILE PAGES Nowadays, if you would like to attract more fans, you have to build a site or at least have a regularly updated profile web page.. They provide you with a free of charge store that you could promote everywhere you want.) and offer it using providers like Zazzle or Cafepress. You can talk about anything, address questions and worries from your enthusiasts, educate them on issues that matter for you, and invite them to be a part of discussions. Additionally it is essential that you be willing to support other artists and causes, and serve as a positive role model. While this is simply not a poor thought at all, it is also important to know that product sales obey the 10-90 rule: 10% creative imagination and 90% promotion/advertising. The best blog solutions are Wordpress and Blogger." Be extremely honest in your answers, because they'll determine your job and how lengthy you may last available. I have linked with some of the most incredible artists and supporters in THE UNITED STATES and also have followed their tips and advice very properly. A blog is a very nice tool to use. They believe they can rely on the standard of their work for this to sell itself. , nor wait around for others to do it for you. They want to learn about you and everything you care for. You need to be professional in your strategy, dedicated, and alert to your surroundings and global problems. Both sites have partnered to allow Reverbnation members to market their merchandise and music for free. I have already been a guest on many shows, which has allowed me to promote my books and CD, and tell the globe why I am a poet and spoken term artist. I noticed that CD Baby is very good. I used this medium and got to understand great individuals.. You may be surprised by how much support and help you will receive in exchange! Open a merchant account, upload your data files, fill in the necessary info, and you also are on the way. I recommend Blog Talk Radio. To me self-publishing is even more rewarding than complicated because I have to promote all my products myself, and it offers me the opportunity to really get to know my readers and listeners. BLOG/COMMUNITY If you want to build your online presence, it is very important that your fans and followers be involved. All you have to is a PayPal account. What's my mission statement? Continue to keep a notebook and pen handy, and write any recommendation and idea given you.-) For a website, use Wix or Weebly. And if you are really fluent in two or more languages, you might translate documents. Then, feel free to embed the display anywhere you want. However, street teamers get free stuff, which is always nice! You may also join writing communities and forums like Red Space and share a few of your stuff there. They are excellent! LAST WORDS Remember this: treat others the way you would like to be treated. This is the first step to obtain respect from fellow performers, and hence exposure. DIVERSIFICATION I have a motto: the more you have to present, the more exposure you will get! You will attract more supporters. Use your Paypal accounts address to get royalties when people purchase your products through your personal (free) shop. What do I would like to do with my creation(s)? You need to be able to do it in a single convenient place. Setup your store (in two a few minutes), upload your files, complete the information, and begin offering your CDs, MP3 albums, individual tracks, Tshirst and tote bags within minutes! However, it could be very time-consuming. I acquired introduced to numerous new listeners. The visitors to my site has been huge since I started hearing BTR shows!; If you're a poet/writer, you could offer poetry/speech-on-demand or proofreading services. You can also use Internet radio. If you only focus on music or spoken phrase, there are a few nice choices out there. Ensure that you have a look at Facebook, Twitter, Ning, YouTube, and MySpace. You can even sell your music digitally, using major retailers like ITunes or Amazon. Ning is especially impressive, since it offers tons of options! & most importantly: build associations before thinking of sales! IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS A lot of independent artists believe that once their CD or reserve is available, the work is done. You may end up attracting a whole lot of different people!

[long-live-jessejane]

How to Get More Exposure For Your Music

It takes weeks, and mostly years, of hard work and patience to finally hit everyone.The venues to get one's creations noticed are many and few at the same time. The artist transmits the group on miscellaneous missions (never regarding money for the group) and the very best street teamers are rewarded in numerous ways. Being an artist entails many things. Take a couple of days off, take it easy, and keep coming back refreshed! It brings them exposure and makes followers a complete portion of the artist's success. At some point, if you are like me, and function only 14-15 hours a day, you'll get burned out.). Another good idea is to design your own exclusive merchandise (Tshirts, bags, mouse pads, mugs, handmade cards, etc. And to end up being honest, the royalties are very decent. A street team is an organization of individuals who are committed to help an artist spread the word about their work. And as a result, I received even more exposure in two months than I got managed to achieve in a lot more than three years! SELLING ONLINE AND OFFLINE 95% of poets go the self-publishing way. BUILDING A STREET TEAM You can only achieve this much on your own. This is very easy to maintain do, especially if you aren't computer-savvy, in fact it is free. Finally, frustration and discouragement are area of the job. If you are a amateur photographer, why not sell your photos to other performers for his or her book/CD covers? UPDATING YOUR STATUS Section of your promotional period ought to be used to update your position across different networks you participate in. Always acknowledge your followers and supporters, those that function in the shadows for you. Reverbnation allows you do this very easily! Make a number of all your skills and find what you have to give you. When you sign up for their site, you receive access to a personal studio. From there, you can upload your own movies or video clips from YouTube and stream them on a 24/7 basis. NETWORKING Sociable networking sites are crucial for promotion these days. All you have to is a Paypal accounts. Reverbnation offers you the perfect way to accomplish it: once your objective is launched, the site helps to keep counts for you and all you have to do is check your stats! The thing I love concerning this idea is usually that it allows an artist to attach with their group of fans on a different level. Use TweetDeck or Hootsuite. There are tons of broadcasts each day and the neat matter is that you can also interact in boards. You should be able to count on others. Do things YOURSELF! Also, people can also help spread the word by sharing the widgets just about everywhere on the Internet! If you are not camera-shy, you can also sponsor your own show, using your webcam. Also, do not hesitate to ask for tips and advice from anyone who has a tested successful background in your market. Sometimes, one little issue will make a huge difference. Before throwing links at somebody, introduce yourself properly and get to know them just a little. I personally use Reverbnation & Audiolife. You may also promote yourself. That is something that I really do monthly with Livestream (and persons love it! They will print your books, CDs, calendars, image books, and images for you. Print-on-demand or POD is an excellent service and I would recommend Lulu. And royalties are quite decent. The great thing about diversification is that it creates it harder for anyone to label you in a single category. The best part is that they are totally free! Therefore, you possess the golden possibility to "meet up with" hosts and listeners who often happen to be hosts or promoters of the artwork themselves. Start by asking yourself the next questions: "What's my long-term goal while an artist? If you're a musician or a spoken term artist, you have probably heard about Reverbnation. I put it to use myself and I really like the fact that I can send pre-formatted news letters to my group of fans, build a street group and release missions with the click of a button, and promote my CD and tracks through easy-to-share widgets. It ensures that you have to diversify. WEBSITE/PROFILE PAGES Nowadays, if you wish to attract more supporters, you should build a niche site or in least have a frequently updated profile page.. They provide you with a free of charge store that you could promote everywhere you want.) and sell it using services like Zazzle or Cafepress. It is possible to discuss anything, address queries and worries from your followers, educate them on matters that matter to you, and invite them to be a part of discussions. It is also essential that you be willing to support other artists and causes, and provide as a positive part model. While this is not a poor thought at all, additionally it is important to realize that product sales obey the 10-90 rule: 10% creative imagination and 90% promotion/marketing. The best blog services are Wordpress and Blogger." Be extremely honest in your answers, because they'll determine your career and how lengthy you may last available. I have linked with some of the most incredible performers and supporters in THE UNITED STATES and have followed their advice very thoroughly. A blog is an extremely nice tool to use. They think that they can rely on the standard of their work for it to sell itself. And don't wait around for others to do it for you. They would like to learn about you and what you care for. You must become professional in your strategy, dedicated, and alert to your environment and global problems. Both sites have partnered to allow Reverbnation members to market their products and music free of charge. I have already been a guest on several shows, which includes allowed me to market my books and CD, and tell the world why I am a poet and spoken word artist. I noticed that CD Baby is great. I used this medium and got to understand great people.. You can be surprised by just how much support and help you will receive in return! Open an account, upload your documents, fill in the required info, and you also are on your way. I recommend Blog Talk Radio. If you ask me self-publishing is even more rewarding than challenging because I must promote all my products myself, and it gives me the opportunity to really become familiar with my readers and listeners. BLOG/COMMUNITY In order to build your online presence, it is vital that your fans and followers be involved. All you have to is a PayPal accounts. What's my mission statement? Continue to keep a notebook and pen useful, and write any recommendation and idea given you.-) For a website, use Wix or Weebly. And when you are actually fluent in several languages, you might translate documents. After that, feel absolve to embed the display screen anywhere you want. However, street teamers obtain free stuff, that is always nice! You can also join writing communities and forums like Red Space and share a few of your stuff there. They are excellent! LAST WORDS Remember this: treat others how you would like to be treated. This is the first step to obtain respect from fellow artists, and hence exposure. DIVERSIFICATION I've a motto: the more you need to give, the more exposure you'll get! You will attract more supporters. Use your Paypal account address to receive royalties when persons purchase your products during your personal (free) store. What do I want to do with my creation(s)? You should be in a position to do it in one convenient place. Setup your store (in two moments), upload your files, fill in the information, and start selling your CDs, MP3 albums, individual tracks, Tshirst and tote bags within minutes! However, it could be very time-consuming. I got introduced to many new listeners. The traffic to my site provides been large since I started hearing BTR shows!; If you are a poet/writer, you can offer poetry/speech-on-demand or proofreading solutions. You may also use Internet radio. If you only give attention to music or spoken phrase, there are some nice options out there. Ensure that you have a look at Facebook, Twitter, Ning, YouTube, and MySpace. You may also sell your music digitally, using major retailers like ITunes or Amazon. Ning is especially impressive, since it offers tons of options! & most importantly: build relationships before thinking about sales! IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS A lot of independent artists assume that once their CD or book is available, the work is performed. You may finish line up attracting a lot of different people!

[irandalina-blog]

How to Get More Exposure For Your Music

It takes weeks, and mostly years, of effort and patience to finally strike the general public.The venues to get one's creations noticed are many and few at the same time. The artist transmits the group on miscellaneous missions (never concerning money for the group) and the very best street teamers are rewarded in numerous ways. As an artist entails many things. Take a couple of days off, enjoy life, and keep coming back refreshed! It brings them exposure and makes fans a complete part of the artist's success. At some point, in case you are like me, and work only 14-15 hours a day, you will get burned out.). Another good idea would be to design your own exclusive merchandise (Tshirts, bags, mouse pads, mugs, greeting cards, etc. And to become honest, the royalties are incredibly decent. A street team is a group of people who are focused on help an artist spread the word about their work. And as a result, I received more exposure in a couple of months than I got managed to achieve in more than three years! SELLING ONLINE AND OFFLINE 95% of poets go the self-publishing way. CREATING A STREET TEAM You can only do so much on your own. This is very easy to do, specifically if you aren't computer-savvy, and it is free. Finally, frustration and discouragement are section of the job. If you are an amateur photographer, why not sell your images to other performers because of their book/CD covers? UPDATING YOUR STATUS Section of your promotional time should be used to revise your position across the different networks you participate in. Always acknowledge your enthusiasts and supporters, those who function in the shadows for you personally. Reverbnation allows you do this very easily! Make a set of all of your skills and find what you have to offer. When you join their site, you receive access to an individual studio. From there, it is possible to upload your own movies or video clips from YouTube and stream them on a 24/7 basis. NETWORKING Social networking sites are crucial for promotion these days. All you have to is a Paypal accounts. Reverbnation offers you the perfect way to do it: once your mission is launched, the site keeps counts for you personally and all you need to do is check your stats! The thing I love concerning this concept can be that it allows an artist to attach with their fan base on a different level. Make use of TweetDeck or Hootsuite. There are tons of broadcasts every day and the neat issue is that you may also interact in chat rooms. You need to be able to depend on others. Do factors YOURSELF! What's more, people may also help spread the word by sharing the widgets just about everywhere on the web! If you are not camera-shy, you may also host your own show, using your webcam. Also, do not hesitate to require advice from those who have a proven successful background in your industry. Sometimes, one little matter will make an enormous difference. Before throwing links at somebody, introduce yourself properly and get to know them a little. I take advantage of Reverbnation & Audiolife. You can also promote yourself. That is something that I do once a month with Livestream (and persons love it! They will print your books, CDs, calendars, picture books, and photos for you personally. Print-on-demand or POD is a superb service and I would recommend Lulu. And royalties are actually quite decent. The best thing about diversification is that it makes it harder for individuals to label you in a single category. The very best part is that they are totally free! Therefore, you have the golden opportunity to "meet" hosts and listeners who often happen to be hosts or promoters of the artwork themselves. Start by asking yourself the following questions: "What is my long-term goal while an artist? If you are a musician or a spoken word artist, you have probably heard about Reverbnation. I make use of it myself and I really like the truth that I could send pre-formatted news letters to my fan base, build a street group and start missions with the click of a switch, and promote my CD and tracks through easy-to-share widgets. It signifies that you have to diversify. WEBSITE/PROFILE PAGES Nowadays, if you want to attract more fans, you should build an online site or in least have a regularly updated profile web page.. They provide you with a free store that you could promote everywhere you want.) and offer it using providers like Zazzle or Cafepress. You can mention anything, address queries and concerns from your supporters, educate them on matters that matter for you, and invite them to take part in discussions. Additionally it is important that you be ready to support other performers and causes, and serve as a positive role model. While this is simply not a poor thought at all, additionally it is important to realize that product sales obey the 10-90 rule: 10% creativeness and 90% promotion/marketing. The best blog providers are Wordpress and Blogger." Be extremely honest in your answers, because they'll determine your job and how lengthy you may last in the business. I have linked with some of the most incredible artists and supporters in THE UNITED STATES and have followed their tips and advice very cautiously. A blog is an extremely nice tool to make use of. They believe they can rely on the standard of their work for it to sell itself. And do not wait around for others to accomplish it for you. They want to learn about you and what you care for. You need to be professional in your strategy, dedicated, and aware of your surroundings and global issues. Both sites have partnered to permit Reverbnation members to sell their merchandise and music for free. I have been a guest on many shows, which has allowed me to promote my books and CD, and tell the world why I am a poet and spoken phrase artist. I heard that CD Baby is great. I used this moderate and got to know great people.. You will end up surprised by how much support and help you will receive in exchange! Open a merchant account, upload your files, fill in the required info, and you are on your way. I recommend Blog Talk Radio. To me self-publishing is even more rewarding than challenging because I have to promote all my products myself, and it gives me the opportunity to really get to know my visitors and listeners. BLOG/COMMUNITY If you need to build your web presence, it is vital that your fans and followers be involved. All you need is a PayPal account. What's my mission statement? Continue to keep a laptop and pen convenient, and write any suggestion and idea given you.-) For a website, use Wix or Weebly. And if you are really fluent in two or more languages, you might translate documents. After that, feel free to embed the display anywhere you want. On the other hand, street teamers obtain free stuff, that is always nice! You may also join writing communities and forums like Red Area and share a few of your stuff there. They are excellent! LAST WORDS Always remember this: treat others the way you would like to be treated. This is the first step to obtain respect from fellow artists, and hence exposure. DIVERSIFICATION I have a motto: the more you need to present, the more exposure you'll get! You will attract even more supporters. Use your Paypal accounts address to get royalties when people purchase your products during your personal (free) shop. What do I wish to perform with my creation(s)? You need to be able to do it in one convenient place. 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