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75% of online singles claim they are looking for a life partner - a much higher percentage than the locals down the pub.

Australian online dating sites guard you from overseas online daters.

Contact is quick when online dating, with free sites offering instant messenger, video cam chat and groups, there is a chance for everyone to converse the

way they choose to.

Convenience.

 

dating profiles allow you to accurately determine if an online single would suit you.

 

Even if you don’t meet a long lasting partner, you can make many friends with common interests.

We all know someone who met their partner online and that could be you.

 

Fear of rejection is lessened as everybody is aware of where they stand before they chat to initial members and can decide whether to pursue or not.

Online dating can enable you to chat secretly with several singles before taking the next step.

 

Online dating allows singles to get to know someone fairly well before committing to meeting them in person.

 

online dating can be very safe if you don’t hand out private information in early chats - the other member has no way of tracing you.

 

online dating can assist you overcome feelings of shyness, paranoia and insecurity.

 

Online dating chat can be kept for later reference, meaning you wont forget what you were chatting about.

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Online dating chat rooms offer an excellent source of dating advice for new timers or the not so experienced.

 

Online dating isn’t dangerous - you don’t have to go to meet an unknown stranger and you can always let your mother know where you are.

 

Online dating can be very private, no one need know that you have joined a dating site.

 

online dating means you can find groups of singles or set up your own groups for similar minded singles.

 

online dating profiles can inform you about a person more so than initial conversations usually can, therefore you are more likely to choose someone with suitable dating credentials.

 

Potential partners have a better chance to get to know one an other as they are not restricted by closing times, the picture theatre finishing or the date ending.

 

The best free sites allow singles to chat endlessly without charge.

 

The amount of online singles available is huge.

 

The online dating friends you find may be sober!

 

The friends you meet are single (hopefully!) and you wont have to second guess it.

 

Statistics show the chances of your online dating relationship will out last “conventional” dating methods.

 

There are usually new online dating members waiting to chat.

 

There isn’t any social stigma attached to online nowadays.

 

Web cam chat permits you to see the other member and so you can tell if the attraction is there.

 

You are not limited by distance.

 

You cant get sunburnt when online dating.

 

You can “date” many singles in the early days then find the one you like the best.

 

You can easily get out of online friendships that are not working.

 

You can flirt away until your hearts content, safe that nobody will take you too seriously - unless you would like them to.

 

You can find people wanting the same amount of commitment - marriage, serious romance, casual sex, friendship, chat and dates.

 

You can find people with marginal interests that match yours - You may not be the only one who collects lunch boxes?  Online you will discover someone else who shares your interest.

 

You can meet someone fast - often on the first sign on.

 

You can sometimes see the singles you would like to chat with before initiating a conversation.

You can online date and don’t have to feel guilty at leaving your dog home by themself.

 

you can go online dating at any time of the day or night.

 

You can online date when the kids are asleep and get to know others without introducing lots of new “dads” or “mums”

 

You do not need to ask for someone’s mobile number to online date them, the method of contact is established.

 

You do not need any money when online dating using free dating sites.

 

You do not need such great social skills when online dating.  You can get to know people over time and get over any initial awkwardness.

 

You do not need to get new clothes and dress up to meet online singles.

 

You don’t get surrounded in smoke when you are internet dating (or alternatively you can smoke yourself to death whilst online dating)

 

You don’t have to wait for the weekend to meet your dream partner - you could chat to them before work, during work (don’t get caught!) or after work.

 

You wont get burgled while you are online dating.

  Singles online dating and chat rooms for Australian singles

 

 



By: Mr Online Dating

About the Author:

Self-publishing provides a wonderful opportunity for any author who wants to take control over the publishing process and get their words into print. But because self-publishing is so easy to accomplish with a few bucks and some typed pages, many authors make mistakes along the way.

As a former bookstore owner, I have seen it all. A steady stream of authors used to parade through the store with their books and I could instantly tell when a book was self-published on a budget. From low-quality cover design and lack of editing to unreasonable pricing and an absent marketing plan, at least 90% of the authors I encountered made some major mistakes.

You can avoid new author pitfalls by preparing to be successful. Following are some guidelines to get your started on your journey.

Quality Matters

Successful self-publishing starts by producing a book that looks like it is hot off the press from Random House or another major publisher. The cover should be professionally designed and the text should be thoroughly edited by a pro—not your spouse, friend or business partner. Your book is a reflection of you. It should be impressive from start to finish. Cutting corners with design and editing will surely be reflected in book sales.

Pricing Considerations

Some of the print on demand (POD) companies force authors to set unreasonable prices for their books. A standard bookstore will expect to purchase your book at 40% off of the retail price and Amazon.com takes a whopping 55% discount. The price for your book should be reasonable for your target audience, yet still leave room for you to make a profit.

For example, if your book has a retail price of $20, a bookstore will purchase it at 40% off which comes to $12. In order for you to make a profit, you should be able to purchase wholesale copies of your book for less than $12. Unfortunately, some publishers lure authors in with low set-up fees, but make up for it in higher per-book costs.

Conversely, I have seen 100-page trade paperbacks with a retail price of $25 or higher. Unless the subject matter is highly technical or specialized in an industry that can bear this kind of pricing, it will be difficult to convince consumers to pay such a high price for a short book. When researching publishing assistance, inquire about the purchase cost of your books and how the retail price will be set.

Placing Your First Order for Books

When researching the minimum order requirements of book publishers and printers, consider how many books you need. Your purchase price for books will always be lower when you order in large quantities. However, if you order thousands of copies, you will need a climate-controlled place to store them and plan for selling them.

I advise authors to order enough books for one year. This means that you must tabulate how many you believe you can sell. If you are a professional speaker and can pre-sell books to companies and associations, you may be able to commit to several thousand copies. If your book is more of a hobby for you and you will be selling them out of the trunk of your car one at a time, it probably doesn’t make sense to order thousands at a time.

Make a list of potential sales opportunities and how many you think you can sell over the course of a year. Also, if you’re serious about marketing your book, plan to send out at least 100 review copies to media professionals. Book reviews sell books and authors should be willing to give books away in order to gain valuable publicity. One mention in a local newspaper can translate into a flurry of book sales. Expand your reach to online media, bloggers, radio show hosts, television and trade journals and you will uncover plenty of opportunities.

Marketing Begins BEFORE You Publish

The biggest mistake an author can make is to wait until a book is in print to begin the promotion process. When it comes to the media, a book is most relevant in its first few months in print so timing is critical. There are literally hundreds of book marketing strategies that you can begin to tackle right away. Here are a few to get you started:

*       Get known online through your website and/or blog. Add content related to your book and of interest to your target audience.

*       Leverage the power of social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Participate in one or more of these sites to gain exposure.

*       Write interesting articles and make them available for reprint through sites like www.ezinearticles.com and www.IdeaMarketers.com. Make sure to include a brief author bio that mentions your book and include a link to your website. Offer articles for reprint to as many websites and print publications that you can find that reach your target audience.

*       Ask your family, friends and peers to help spread the word. Ask who they know who might be able to help. Perhaps your aunt Jane has a friend who is a book reviewer for a major newspaper. Or your sister may know the host of a talk radio show. You won’t know until you ask.

*       Get on the speaking circuit. Put together a couple of speeches related to your subject matter and pitch them to your local trade and community associations (chambers of commerce, Rotary clubs, specialty associations). When your audience likes what you have to say, they will naturally want to buy your book. If you enjoy speaking, you can expand beyond your local community and even get paid to travel and speak to audiences around the world. (By the way, the fact that you are a published author is going to open doors of opportunity for speaking engagements. If you want to refine your skills, consider joining a local chapter of Toastmasters.)

Your book can become the best business card you have as it will allow you to uncover opportunities beyond your imagination. However, if your book isn’t professionally produced and you fail to develop a book marketing plan, those opportunities could pass you by. Do your homework before you take this major step so that you can prepare yourself for a fantastic journey.



By: Stephanie Chandler

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