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This funny tee shirt for dance lovers says Dancers do it to music. The letters are different shades of purple and sort of maroon. You can change the letters, the message, or the colors, if you want, in the template. Click customize to make further changes.

You can also get this on other apparel, including tank tops, long sleeve, hoodie sweatshirts, organic, or dog, children, and infant tees or onesies.

Find more dancing t shirts and gifts for dancers in the dancing section of Alina’s Pencil. Click here to see more dancing designs.

Someone spotted me last night wearing this fun neck tie, so I’ll post the link here, in case he’s looking for it.

It has an image of colorful Christmas lights on a black background. Very whimsical and playful. You can change the background color if you want. Click the customize button to do so.

See more fun neck ties for men at my store here http://www.zazzle.com/alinaspencil/ties

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There is an interesting article and video here that shows how Zazzle works to create one of the many many products–a mini messenger bag.

In this case, the customer orders a specific design, which may or may not have their own photo, name, or text on it. The design is printed onto a heat transfer, which is then applied to fabric.

The fabric is then transferred to another company, where it gets sewn into a bag. For many products, however, they get created completely at Zazzle’s facility in California.

Zazzle mini messenger bag finished

It’s interesting to see how the process works. As a storekeeper, I have the fun job of creating designs and “applying” them to products. But all that means is I see a mock-up on my computer screen.

If I order something, I get to see the finished product–shirt, mug, bumper sticker, clock, etc. And it’s always a thrill.

(Although I must admit, sometimes it’s a bit shocking when I see the designs on fabric, since the colors are often more muted than on the computer screen. Your screen has light coming through it, which makes colors glow. On a t-shirt, the colors look flatter and duller, because there is no light. You can always return something within 30 days if you’re not satisfied with it…)

At any rate, it’s neat to see the process happening between the time I start it, and I, or you, the customer, gets the final product. Pretty cool!

Browse designs at my store, Alina’s Pencil, or at the billions of products at Zazzle!

Browse salsa dancing designs

You will find many designs, including I love salsa, I love bachata, couple dancing silhouettes, salsa on one, salsa on two, cartoon lizards, and more. Find these designs on many different styles of apparel, including tank tops, distressed, maternity, sweatshirts, hoodies, and te shirts.

You will also find Dancer on Board bumper stickers, plus these designs on hats, mugs, custom cases for iphone, ipad,laptop, and Kindle, stickers, magnets, custom neckties to wear to the club and look rico!

The cover is the most important piece of marketing you have for your book. In a matter of seconds (some say your prospective buyer gives you only 10-15 seconds at the most) your cover must grab the reader and let them know several things:

And if your book is a cookbook, you also must be sure the photos on the cover look appetizing enough to want to eat.

Here is an excellent post that covers 5 book cover design tips if you are self publishing.

Want to attend a writers conference but don’t have the money? Not to worry! The Muse Online Writing Conference 2012 is free. It happens on October 8 – 14, 2012.

Go here to register:

http://themuseonlinewritersconference.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=188

You do need to register for it, however, so do so right away. Late registrants will be turned away.

Do you really get anything from something free, and online? YES!

I’ve attended the conference for several years now, and I always learn more than I expect to. Topics include researching, ebooks, character development, dialogue, marketing and promotion, critique groups, and many specific topics to different genres.

Check out the schedule for this years conference here:

http://themuseonlinewritersconference.com/

The “classes” are forum posts with daily homework assignments for many of them. You have the chance to read and learn from other students as well as your own work.

Drop in any time it is convenient for you, day or night. You can attend in your pajamas if you want, don’t need to comb your hair, look for parking, or the bathrooms!

There is a wide variety of people who attend, from the “I want to write a book” complete newbies, to published writers, publishers, and editors. Several sessions allow you to learn from publishing companies and what they are looking for, and get a chance to pitch your work to them.

There are also live chats, where participants can ask questions of the presenter. Usually transcripts are available afterwards, so you can still learn if you weren’t able to make the time.

All in all, a fantastic opportunity for any writer looking to gain knowledge and network with others. If you need more proof, Writers Digest named the Muse Online Writing Conference one of the top 100 websites for writers in 2009, and Preditors and Editors polls awarded it Best Writers Workshop twice.

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There is a short and sweet review of my book at the LL Book Review.

It’s called Write On Con (short for Conference.)

First of all, you have the chance to network and talk (as in post in forums) with agents, publishers, writers, illustrators, and wannabes.

You have the chance to win prizes. I won a free class and learned how to make book trailer videos!

You can post excerpts of your work for critique.

You can query agents and publishers.

You can hang out with like-minded others who share your love of writing and children’s books.

Best of all, it’s free. You can attend live forum events, or just visit whenever you have the time. The forums are already open for you to introduce yourselves and post.

The official Write On Con conference is for two days, Tuesday–Wednesday, August 14–15, 2012. If you miss it this year, be prepared for it next year. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter, so you get a reminder notice in your email.

Here’s the site: http://writeoncon.com/

This Latin dance lover tee shirt has the Romaji word for “salsa” in Japanese katakana. It’s in pink letters that have a 3-D look to them.

You can get this design on another style or color of shirt, tank top, sweatshirt, infant shirt, or doggie tee.

Find other salsero, Latin dancing, and other dance designs at Alina’s Pencil.

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This te shirt for Latin dance lovers has two cartoon lizards in a dance pose. One of the lizards is a species found in Cuba and other Latin American countries.

The top of the shirt says Salsa! in a bright orange-red font. You can change this in the template if you want. Click customize to change to a different color or style of lettering.

Want a different style or color of shirt? Choose from other options when you view the product, including tank tops and sweat shirts.

More salsero, Latin dance and dancer designs at Alina’s Pencil.

Disclaimer: I am affiliated to the products recommended on this site.