James
Dillehay
Author Bio
James Dillehay has had seventeen years experience in the craft business and self-publishing fields.
Author of seven books, Dillehay's craft marketing strategies have helped readers of Family Circle, The Crafts Report, Better Homes & Gardens, Sunshine Artist, Ceramics Monthly, Florida Retirement Lifestyles and many more publications. His books have been highly recommended by almost every major craft periodical.
James is a member of the advisory boards to the National Craft Association and ArtisanStreet, an online arts and craft fair.
James has been a featured guest on HGTV's The Carol Duvall Show and radio.
| "Quite an expert....Very informative. I wish we could keep you for the next three days." -- Carol Duvall, HGTV |
Books by James Dillehay:
- Basic Guide to Selling Arts and Crafts
- Basic Guide to Pricing Your Craftwork
- Basic Guide to Selling Crafts on the Internet
- Craft Business Success Package (CD)
- Directory of Grants for Crafts
- Overcoming the 7 Devils That Ruin Success
- Your Guide to Ebook Publishing Success
Forthcoming Titles:
- How to Sell Almost Anything on the Internet (Publication: Fall 2002)
What Others Say About James Dillehay's Books:
"Should be viewed as the blueprint for success in the crafts industry."
THE CRAFTS REPORT"A remarkable job! You have published a book that an individual totally computer illiterate and believing that black magic must be responsible for proper computer operation, can fully comprehend. In other words, I understand it....Your book is a marvel and definitely required reading for anyone attempting to break into Ebook publishing."
Walter Jespersen, author Sartok"One of the most user-friendly yet practical books of its kind."
FIBERARTS MAGAZINE"Everything you need to know is here, and it's applicable to any craft."
WHOLE EARTH CATALOG"Quite an expert....Very informative. I wish we could keep you for the next three days." -- CAROL DUVALL, HGTV
"A useful compilation of 'insider information.'"
WOODSHOP NEWS"Dillehay knows of what he writes because he's done it. A very handy and practical book."
CRAFTS 'N THINGS"Helpful to anyone contemplating any home business."
COUNTRYSIDE"An excellent book. The appendices guarantee that the book will long remain as a valued resource."
CHARLES JERMY,
DEAN, CORNELL UNIVERSITY"Includes material other books lack."
BARBARA BRABEC,
AUTHOR, HOMEMADE MONEY"A very well-conceived, informative and useful publication."
MICHAEL SMITH,
THE CRAFTS CENTER, WASHINGTON DC"The first bit of sanity I've encountered since I began my business. It teaches me everything I need to know, over and over!"
CAROLE BAYLUS, Maryland"The author takes readers by the hand, gently encouraging them to grow into wholesale when they are ready. His practical guidance makes taking these giant steps less scary, less threatening."
THE CRAFTS REPORT"Ideas and sound business advice on every page."
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW GUIDE"For artists just starting out as well as those who are more experienced."
CERAMICS MONTHLY"Worth reading. Covers basic crafts marketing and business techniques that both beginning and experienced crafts businesses can use."
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