HOW TO BECOME A GUEST ON OUR SHOW

Do you have an interesting story to tell? It Matters radio broadcast believes in sharing experiences that enhance the lives of our listeners. While we are extremely supportive of authors, our show is open to anyone who wishes to share their own experience or knowledge with the audience.

Please read the guidelines carefully and submit ALL the documentation required.

Submissions that do not respect the guidelines, will be discarded.

Thank you for your understanding

GUIDELINES 

Foremost, be serious about being a guest on our show. We value your presence, read authors’ books, listen to audio tapes and follow your works, regardless of the format. In return, we ask our guests to show us the same respect. If you feel this is just another show where you call in and provide listeners a link to your book or business, then perhaps we are not the right fit for you.

We are a dynamic, intellectual,pleasant setting. We welcome diversity in any form and shape. As such, we will challenge you and our listeners to see more than just one perspective or image.

 To be confirmed as a guest on It Matters we require the following:

• A short biography

• Five photos (They may be of you, your book(s), business and/or your specific topic)

• ……. Copies of your books

• Links to your website/s, blog address and/or other promotional materials

Send all the materials requested on time and in the format suggested by the hosts. We try to be flexible. Should we request two or three books to use for promotional give-a-ways or ask a paperback version be sent us, trust that we did think it through thoroughly before making the request.

After you are a confirmed guest on our show, you will receive a confirmation email. Once your Show Page has been created, it will be sent to you.

Calling in for a show 

It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure theycall the number provided by the host on the agreeddate and time. While we will work with our guests and try to help by suggesting the best ways to call into theshow, please do not contact us two days before the show to tell us that you are in Africa and you cannot make thecall. C’mon, you knew where you were and where we were the day you agreed to be on the show. It is not our responsibility to download any programs or find all sorts of exotic ways of communications to accommodate one guest or another.

While On Air: 

We know you wish to tell the word about your newest book release, your business or favorite cause.  Believe us, we want the world to hear this also. But it is important that the show keep the listeners interest, so it will be broken down into segments. We ask that you:

·         Answer a question within a 2-3 minute time-frame, there will be more questions coming

·         Feel free to comment and/or react to other segments directed at the listeners

·         Have your web-site or blog information available as this question will be asked of you

·         Understand we may need to cut in with particular segments of the show. The broadcast is tightly timed to move fast, retain listeners interest and allow you the time to speak about yourself, your project and your works.

·         You will be given a minimum of two segments which will run a combined total of approximately 30 minutes in length. Sometimes a guest has a special talent, such as clairvoyance, which would become yet another segment of the show. We will let you know the sequence prior to being on the show. 

·       Our show adds fun segments, take part in them and enjoy them. They are not there to take away from you, our focal point, but to entertain. So enjoy!

Cancelling Show date: 

We understand that our guests have busy lives. Who doesn’t?  We also realize emergency situations may force a guest to cancel a show date. Should such a situation occur, please make sure you contact us as soon as you know you will not be able to participate on the show.

VERY IMPORTANT 

We are a network of professionals and will only promote those within our network. 

To become part of our network, first and foremost, you are required to join the It Matters Fan Club @ http://authorsinfo.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=groups&task=viewgroup&groupid=14&Itemid=711

Drop by the Fan Club and let us know what’s on your mind. Be an active member of the Fan Club and we encourage you to join Authors Info, set up a Fan Page and involve yourself in promotion. Professionalism is expected in all areas and this includes taking an active role in your own marketing. You will gain considerable exposure through our Network.

Those who fail to meet these requirements, will not participate in any live broadcasts or shows. As we receive considerable show guest requests, only those who act in a professional manner will be considered as a future guest. 

OUR MISSION 

Our (radio) show started from the desire to promote our fellow writers and ultimately literacy.We believe that education, personal experience and literacy matter. They shape a society and determine the rate of progress.They shape our level of humanity Communication encourages people to read and think. It opens the mind to other possibilities.

In time our show grew and encompassed more than just writers reaching out to artists from the entertainment industry as we focused on important topics and causes such as  human rights, animal rights, and homelessness

Reading and feeling comfortable around books is just the beginning.

We welcome and value everyone who has a meaningful story, life experience, or knowledge of a specific subject matter to share with others.

MOTTO:

Embracing Humanity through The Arts, Reading, & Open Communication