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Indie Division of Allure Media Entertainment, Inc. - NY, LA, Phila., Nashville, London & Worldwide              The Ultimate        Independent Artist's      Handbook ........                                               We Need Your Feedback ! If we were to tell you that you could have all the information you need to market and promote your music career and new releases - ALL IN ONE PLACE?  Right by your side in an easy to use handbook format?   Would you consider purchasing it if the price was awesome?  Well, if so --  We have good news -- It's on it's way.  Our team and associates are currently in the process of authoring the most comprehensive and complete manual for promoting your music career that's ever been released.  Sure - we know what you're thinking - Another Music Marketing Book? Well - This is just not another book.  Benefits and The Difference From All The Others .... I will grant you this – There are many books and websites written individually on any given subject regarding advancing, marketing and promoting your career as an independent musician.  We have authored and published some pretty amazing websites and blogs full of valuable information.  Some of the information found on the Internet is very good free information just as our network of websites, promotional newsletters and musiczines - all offering a ton of helpful information.   There Are Books on Marketing .... There Are Books on P/R, and P/R Sources .... There Are Books on Marketing Plans .... There Are Books on Distributing Your Music .... There Are Directories With Industry Contact Listings Yup - There's Literally Every Book on Every Subject of Music Marketing and Music Promotion Available Out There Individually .....    You can buy each and every one of these books individually and eventually accumulate most of the information contained in the Ultimate Indie Hand book – the difference being is that you’ll pay the same amount or close to the same amount for just one book on a particular subject as you will for the entire Indie Handbook which will contain all that same information, resources, etc  -- All in one place.  Not only will you find the all information previously published in a multitude of different places, but it's all contained in far more detail in the Indie Artist Handbook.  We are literally leaving no stone unturned. Primary Benefit   The main benefit behind the Ultimate Indie Handbook is exactly as it is named – A Handbook.  It’s a reference guide where you can very easily refer to any subject-matter of promotion at a glance, rather than utilizing 20 different books or surfing 20 different websites.  We preface the Indie handbook with the work ULTIMATE – because it’s exactly that – absolutely everything you need to know – and how to do it – with resources to help you do it.  All In one place – at your side for easy reference. Here's a Brief Overview of What You're Going to Find in This Comprehensive Handbook ............ Table of Contents The Ultimate Independent Artist's Handbook   ©™ 2009 All Rights Reserved Worldwide   > Introduction   PART I What You Need to Examine Before You Dig In   > The creative mind of a musician - Read it – It’s important   > Examine your personal belief system   > Examine your support system   > What’s Luck Got to do with it? – It’s 90% of the Equation – How to        create your own  ….   PART II  Where to Begin     > Your Music Marketing Plan     > Artist and Image Development     > Songwriting and Creative Development     > Live Performance Development     > Touring, bookings, everything you need to know     > Recording your demo     > Recording, mixing and mastering your Marketable Full Length or EP     > Attracting a professional record producer     > CD Art and manufacturing   PART II  The Business and Legal End of your Music Career     > Forming Your Business Structure – What’s best for you      > ™ Trademarking your name     > Your own publishing company     > Your own independent record label      > Everything you need to know about Music Publishing     > Performing Rights ASCAP, BMI, SEMC, Harry Fox Agency        How to make sure you get the royalties you deserve     > How to find your Angel -- Music Business Investors”     > Music business contracts – Everyone imaginable   PART III Building The Solid Foundation     > Marketing and branding yourself and your band’s image     > Establishing yourself as a creditable artist – worthy of attention     > The Artist’s Press/Media Kit – EPK, DPK and Print           à Professional photography     > How to do your own publicity and media relations           à Creating the buzz – the history, the story     > Live Performance Fundamentals & Personal Appearances           à What you really need to know and do     > Ten secrets to increasing your fan base in a huge way     > Step by step guide on how to put together a good tour and get the        best shows     > Networking and forming alliances – Your ultimate tool as a DIY Artist     > Street teams and Social Networking/Para-Social Relationships     > Sponsor your own showcase and contests   PART IV Absolutely everything you need to know on How To Market and Promote Your Products and Yourself     > Product publicity and reviews     > Digital and Physical Distribution – The Fundamentals     > Radio Promotion – Terrestrial radio, Internet Radio, College,        Mainstream, Satellite, is still king depending on your market No        matter what anyone tells you     > Merchandise – How to make the most at it     > Street Teams, seekers, networking     > Cultivating Para-Social Relationships     > Should you shoot a Music Video            PART V Getting the Attention of the Big Guns     > When it’s time for a manager –  How to know when it’s time, and         how to find the right one     > When it’s time for a booking agent – And how to get one     > Gaining the interest of promoters     >  When it’s time for a professional music producer – How to find one     > How to attract a major music publisher     >  Is an artist-management consultant a good alternative     > Attracting major and Indie label A&R attention (When you’re ready – And not a second before)     > How to set up a major or Indie label showcase     > Submitting to Record Label Basics     > When it’s time for a manager –  How to know when it’s time, and        how to find the right one     > When it’s time for a booking agent – And how to get one     > Gaining the interest of promoters     >  When it’s time for a professional music producer – How to find one     > How to attract a major music publisher     >  Is an artist-management consultant a good alternative     > Attracting major and Indie label A&R attention (When you’re ready         And not a second before)     > How to set up a major or Indie label showcase     > Submitting to Record Label - The Basics     > Putting Together an Indie Tour - Planning, Budgets, Logistics, and        Implementation     > How a good record deal is structured – and how to know when you         have one    >  Licensing your music to film, TV, and Media          à Everything you need to know to get your music licensed   PART VI Putting Your Plan Into Action   The “Record Deal”   Bah Hum Bug The kinds of deals, all about them    > How a good record deal is structured – and how to know when you have one in great detail  360  PART VII Putting It All Together – The Big Push Some resources to help you make it all work .....   > Music Industry Contract Templates, Copyrights, etc.   > Music Marketing Plan Template   > A&R, Film and TV, Publisher, and music industry contact directories   > Articles, interviews, and features   Contributors: We would like to thank the following individuals, companies, and music industry organizations, who helped me  bring this book into reality and those who contributed to it’s creation............   Other Recommended Reading and Resources for the Indie Artist:   Sponsors and Associates: Index: About The Release of This Handbook .......... The Indie Artist's Handbook is earmarked to be initially available in eBook format and eventually in paperback.  We have not settled on a retail price point yet but we truly feel this reference guide will provide far more information than any other previously written and is worth it's weight in gold.  It is provided with a no-questions asked full money back guarantee. If you would like to be informed when this eBook will be available for purchase and download - We ask that you take about 2 minutes to fill out our survey form below.  This will add you to our list of artists we will advise when the book is available.  It will also entitle you - as a first responder, and for just filling out our very short survey, to a 75% discount - which when considering the book will not be expensive to begin with - is a ridiculously low price.  Our suggested price for this 350 page manual will be somewhere in the area of $39.95 -- With your 75% Early Respondent discount that means you'll get it for $9.97.  In-Sane!  Anyhow we are doing this for a limited time for obvious reasons - We will vaidate this price for the first 50 responders only to our very short survey. So Go Ahead Take a Minute or Two and fill out the survey - It's well worth the 30 bucks you'll save. 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