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When it comes to generating interest in the craft of writing, the intensity of editing, the art of promotion, and the love of all things literary, one need look no further than Diana Kathryn Wolfe-Plopa. Best of all, her excitement is only outweighed by her willingness to lend a helping hand and share her knowledge.
~Kristoffer Gair, Author I have read some of Diana's works and they are very enjoyable. I have attended all of her virtual book festivals and they are great and only get better each time. I appreciate all her hard work in supporting indie authors and introducing them to me. ~Diana Duell, Reader I have attended a couple of author events where Diana was in charge. The event rules and regulations were made very clear and the events were well organized and fun. She works very hard to include everyone, answer questions, and has a positive and friendly outlook. I recently participated in the February book festival that she organized and hosted and it was the most fun I have had in a long time. She is outstanding in the knowledge she has and the information she passes along. Diana always goes above and beyond for Indie authors and the support of all who love books and writing. ~Marianne Wieland, Author These book festivals were a wonderful way to connect readers to authors. I had the chance to find out which authors I wanted to move to the top of my TBR list. I liked that it's expanding beyond our own little Michigan group. ~Joan H. Young, Author |
It was really fun being a part of the Winter Book Festival and I can't wait for summer! I'm very impressed with what you managed to pull off. This is definitely one of the most positive events I've been a part of.
~Caroline Topperman, Author I absolutely loved the Winter Book Festival and will DEFINITELY come to as many events as I can in June! I missed out on such amazing events and I am totally kicking myself! Thank you for everything! ~Barbara Lally, Author The great camaraderie among the webinar hosts during the book festivals is effective in relaxing participants and readers. I felt that I was being heard when I had something to say. The incredible amount of work that goes into these festivals is obvious. The feeling that authors are supported by this community is genuine. ~Luba Lesychyn, Author I have only been involved with Pages Promotions for a short time. But it is rather obvious the passion that you have for books and authors. Even an extremely unknown wannabe write like myself. And I truly appreciate that very much. ~Michael Beardslee, Author Diana has been a tremendous inspiration for me with all her ventures and creativity. I love her virtual festivals. She is very passionate about the written word- calling it sacred. That impressed me. ~Emma Palova, Author |
"Publishing your novel independently can be a stressful nightmare, especially when it’s your first time. When I did it, I had no clue what I was doing and the finished product was less than perfect. I’d published two novels on my own through Amazon before a writer friend of mine connected me with the indie publisher she’d used for her debut novel. I was skeptical going into it, as I was unsure how it would play out. I feel like at the end of the day, the artistic integrity of the piece should coincide with the artist’s view, not the publisher’s; I’d rather have a mediocre book that fits my vision, rather than a best seller that didn’t stay true to how I wanted it. Those fears were quickly quelled, though, as I soon learned that Diana’s main goal is to keep the author as involved as possible. She’s very knowledgeable as an author herself, and is always willing to help in any way that she can. In my experience, she never told me to change anything; any suggestions she made were simply that. If for whatever reason, I didn’t want to make the change, she let it go. If Diana takes you on as a client, all she wants to do is help you release the best book possible. She will work tirelessly to promote it as well through her Indie Reads TV station as well as the Pages Promotions festivals that she coordinates. I feel like her rates are fair and she’s willing to work with you on the payment schedule; if you can’t pay it all upfront, she is happy to do monthly installments, which really helped me out at the time that I was delving into the republishing of my first novel. Since then, I have published a poetry collection and am in the midst of writing a second one, which I will definitely be publishing through Diana. I’m a very anxious person, so I need to be comfortable in order to proceed with a lot of things, but I have no reservations about working with Diana again. She’s passionate about what she does and that reflects in her work; she doesn’t discriminate, and will champion her client above all else. Having such a gracious editor really helped me to be more comfortable putting my work out there and testing the waters in new genres and new subjects. I’ve been extremely happy with the work we’ve done together so far, and would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a reasonably priced editor/publisher." ~ Gabriel Mero, Author
"My experience with Pages Promotions Inc. and the community of writers they have created has been second to none. Not only are the professional editing services affordable, they are instructional. I feel as though I have grown as a writer with every project I have submitted to them." 10/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ~ J.A. Bullen, Author
"Editors are like English Teachers. Get mad at 'em all you like. But they're right. Notice I did not place a comma after "But" and I use the shorthand slang "'em" instead of the correct word "them". I did this out pure rebellion. In all seriousness Diana Kathryn Plopa is amazing and I could not have written my book without her."
~Jeremy Nicholas, Author
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I have had the privilege of not only reading Diana's written works but working with her on a professional level as well. She is a remarkable writer and businesswoman with a heart for helping people promote their work and excel in their passions. I highly recommend her professional services as well as her writing!
~Deborah Reed; Author Diana is a tireless advocate for independent authors. Her editing, publishing, and promotional services are top-notch and fairly priced. Her author festivals are fun and informative and I have made numerous friends and collaborators participating in these unique events. Three words (besides "tireless") describe Diana: "Professional", "Dedicated", "Enthusiastic." She has my unconditional endorsement. Keep up the fine work! ~Mark Bello, Author I met Diana via zoom at the virtual book festival she was knowledgeable and light hearted making it easy to ask questions and enjoy her company. ~Carrie Weston, Reader The book festivals are a fantastic experience! It's getting bigger and better, and I want to see and help it grow! ~Xander Cross, Author I loved everything I had the chance to do at the book festival. What a great opportunity! ~Mary Beth Magee, Author I have enjoyed getting to know the different authors and readers at the book festival. It wasn't something I was expecting but everyone was very welcoming and it was fun. ~Jennifer Willcock, Author The Winter Book Festival was my first time at the pages promotion event. I like it very much. It was fun to do this during the boring month of February --especially with COVID. Diana --BRAVO for all of your hard work!!! ~Carol Trembath, Author |
I found the programs to be upbeat and supportive.
~Kathleen Gauer, Author Diana, I am grateful for your unrelenting advocacy for indie writers and books, along with your sense of humor and hustle. I appreciated and loved the opportunity to read and the times that were easier to work with during the Winter Book Festival. The spinning wheel was a nice touch. ~Ian Tadashi Moore, Author This was the first book festival, virtual or otherwise, I ever attended, so I had no idea what to expect. I am generally pleased with the results. ~Bent D. Seth, Author The book festivals help you learn about authors you may not have connected with otherwise. Enjoyed hearing authors read. I liked that the audience was in listen only mode. As an audience member I could join in and not worry about fixing my hair, or worry about my background. ~Angela Verges, Author Diana has brilliant ideas for helping readers find and engage with indie authors. She makes authors accessible. And as a TV host, she makes interviewees feel comfortable and free to be themselves. She has a warm personality and a kind heart. I’ve enjoyed working with her on several occasions. ~A. Kidd, Author The entire blind date with a book was such a creative idea! ~Danielle Taylor, Author I had a lot of fun with this book festival and it made the often drab month of February go by faster. Diana Kathryn Plopa is a true advocate of independent authors everywhere. Thank you! ~Amy Klco, Author The book festival was super comfortable and inviting. ~Chelsea Gouin, Author |
"I would like to take a moment to give much deserved praise to Diana Kathryn Plopa. She has helped me with many issues as an author and it has made a big difference in my writing and marketing strategies. She has designed an amazing website for me that gives visitors to the site the ability to see all of my work and order from the site as well. The graphics are beautiful and she was able to animate the banner. Diana goes above and beyond with all advice and work that she does as an editor and troubleshooter for marketing, writing, site assistance and design work. She has also done beautiful book trailers as well.
"I cannot say enough good about the quality of work Diana has done for me. She has been there ready to help and makes sure to give clear and concise directions as well as explaining expectations that can be understood easily. Because of her help, I have gained much needed confidence to move forward as a better author armed with marketing tools that I am able to use to promote my books with a level of excellence I never expected to have. Many thanks to Diana for exemplary work and for being a great friend."
~ Marianne Waddill Wieland, Author
"I cannot say enough good about the quality of work Diana has done for me. She has been there ready to help and makes sure to give clear and concise directions as well as explaining expectations that can be understood easily. Because of her help, I have gained much needed confidence to move forward as a better author armed with marketing tools that I am able to use to promote my books with a level of excellence I never expected to have. Many thanks to Diana for exemplary work and for being a great friend."
~ Marianne Waddill Wieland, Author
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