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This is an article that appeared in the iUniverse Newsletter 
Author Spotlight --- Mary Greenwood | For more than 25 years, Mary Greenwood has worked to build a reputation as a successful mediator, arbitrator, trainer, law school professor, attorney, negotiator, and human resources director. Yet in a matter of minutes (the time it took to mail a letter), the author picked up several key boosts that have helped her sell an impressive number of books. Those boosts came in the form of awards. |
Greenwood’s books, How to Negotiate Like a Pro and How to Mediate Like a Pro, have won 16 publishing The author began formulating ideas for her series while working as a chief negotiator for the City of Miami Beach. She took down notes of tactics that worked and those that did not. “My ‘aha’ moment came when I realized that these rules would work in any kind of situation,” said Greenwood. “That’s when I knew I wanted to write a book so that anyone could learn how to solve disputes.” Once her first book, How to Negotiate Like a Pro, was completed, Greenwood began her search for a publisher. “I wanted to control my manuscript and to be published in a short time period,” Greenwood said. “In addition, I wanted assistance with formatting, designing the cover, getting the ISBN number and other logistics.” She soon found a publishing package that met her needs at iUniverse. Her published books have received praise from a number of the top book awards and writing competitions open to self-published authors. How to Negotiate Like a Pro has won six awards, including best how-to book at the DIY competition and finalist in the USA National Best Books Awards. How to Mediate Like a Pro has won 10 awards, such as the best how-to book at the Reader Views Book Awards and best how-to book at the Beach Book Festival. Both books have been finalists for ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards. | 
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Greenwood attributes her books’ success at competitions to their individuality. “Even though many books have been written about negotiating and mediating, mine are unique because they are based on my own experience,” said Greenwood. “They are easy-to-read and not full of legalese.” 
| The awards her books won have helped Greenwood’s book sales. Not only does each award raise her Amazon ranking, but readers feel more comfortable buying her books. Greenwood said, “The awards give the reader validation that the book will be worthwhile.” Greenwood also offered advice for authors interested in winning awards and competitions. “Pick the right category,” said Greenwood, “Look at previous winners to see if your book ‘fits’ the category. Sometimes applying in two categories helps your chances.” Currently serving as the Assistant Vice-President of Human Resources and Labor and Employment Counsel at Roger Williams University, Greenwood remains passionate about her work. “I am putting my negotiation and mediation skills to good use,” she said. |
Greenwood hopes her books have impacted not only professionals, but anyone who is involved in any kind of dispute. She plans to publish the third book of her series, How to Interview Like a Pro, later this year. Publishing Awards won by Mary Greenwood How To Mediate Like A ProBest National Book Award Winner, Law Category Pinnacle Book Award Winner, How To Category Winner, How To Category, Readers View Book Awards Finalist ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards Best How To Book, Beach Book Festival Best eBook, New York Book Festival Best eBook, Indie Excellence Award Runner Up, eBook, DIY Festival Spirit Award, South Florida Writers Association Honorable Mention, London Book Festival
How To Negotiate Like A Pro
Best How To Book, DIY Festival Runner Up, eBook Category, New York Book Festival Runner Up, Self-Help Category, New York Book Festival Finalist Best National Book Awards, Self-Help Category Finalist ForeWord Magazine, Self-Help Category Honorable Mention, London Book Festival
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Mary Greenwood is giving a presentation on "Ethically Marketing Alternative Uses and Applications for Certified Mediators." She will talk about alternative uses of a mediator certification such as Online Mediation, Online Arbitration, Game Theory, Workplace Mediation, Negotiations. and Ombudsperson.
She will also cover marketing topics such as blogging, writing books, developing your niche, social networks, volunteer mediation, and ethics in marketing.
This is part of the 2009 Annual Mediator Seminar sponsored by the Association of South Florida Mediators and Arbitrators. The Seminar will be held at the Tower Club on the 28th floor of the Regions Bank Building at Broward Blvd. and S.E. Third Avenue in Fort Lauderdale from 8:30 to 5:00.
KINDLE My books are now available on Kindle. It is easy to read and convenient. A few weeks ago, Oprah Winfrey endorsed Amazon's Kindle on her television program. What is a Kindle? It is an e-book reader—an embedded system for reading electronic books (e-books)—launched in the United States by online bookseller Amazon.com in November 2007. It uses an electronic paper display and downloads content over Amazon. What are the benefits of Kindle? 1. Kindle can be used without a computer. 2. Books are significantly cheaper than buying the book. For example, How To Negotiate Like A Pro is $8.00 on Kindle and How To Mediate Like A Pro is $6.80. 3. There is great convenience. You can click and get the book almost instantaneously. You can ordered the Sunday New York Times when it is raining. 4. You are saving the environment by not using paper. 5. You can read on an airplane and not shlep books. 6. All your books are stored so if you lose the kindle, you can get your books back when you get a new one. 7. You can look up words you don't know in a special Kindle dictionary. You just click on the word and you get the definition. 8. There are support groups and blogs devoted to Kindle users to assist you. 9. There are over 190,000 titles available. 10. It is smaller than a paperbook and easy to read.
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VISIT MY BLOGI have just started a blog called How To Negotiate Like A Pro. It has daily posts about negotiations, mediation, especially influenced by current events.
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Book Signings and Book Fairs:
Miami Book Fair, Booth 214, November 14-16, 2008 SFWA Booth
November 1, 2008, South Florida Writer's Association,"How Book Awards Can Boost Your Marketing Campaign Mary Greenwood was a guest on the Tony Kay Show (see firstartist.com) on Wednesday September 17, 2008
You Can Negotiate Anything,Chris Wolfe Show, Miami, How To Negotiate Anything Mediator Panel,Dispute Resolution Center, You Ask. We Answer. Questions to Seasoned MEdiators, Panel with David Lichter and Jerome Tabas. Topical Currents with Joe Cooper, NPR Radio, How To Negotiate Like A Pro You Can Negotiate Anything, Culture Vultures How To Negotiate Like A Pro, Art in the City How HR PRofessionals Can Negotiate LIke Pros, ManateSarasota SHRM Book Expo America, June 1, 2006 and 2007, New York City
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Collier County SHRM February 21, 2007 New York Book Festival Awards Ceremonies, 2007,2008
Guadalajara International Book Fair November 30-December 4, 2006
Miami Book Fair, Miami, 2006, 2007
St. Petersburg Book Festival October 28,2006
Frankfurt Book Fair, October 3-8, 2006
DIY Awards Ceremony October 21, Los Angeles, California
ASTD: How Trainers Can Negotiate In The Workplace September 20
Book Signing, Books and Books, Lincoln Road, September 13
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