Members of the media can find our One Sheet HERE Read further to find guidlines for both our blogs & other networking options below:
Are you interested in submitting or networking?
The Drum It With Brummet blog is geared toward drum & percussionist enthusiasts, teachers & musicians. While the Brummet's Conscious Blog focuses on living consciously knowing that every moment offers a chance to create a better world.
We offer inspiring quotes, helpful articles, intriguing interviews, informative product reviews, amusing stories, advice, memes & whatever else we feel will interest our readers.
YES - we do accept queries re: article/poetry submissions & interviews. We also invite people to submit questions for us to respond to on the Brummet Media Channel. Be sure to keep in mind that we are often scheduling posts & videos several months in advance. Read the guidelines below & then contact us via FaceBook or LinkedIn or email (L D Bru mmet AT gMaiL DOT coM) *remove spaces, capitals & use "@" & "." instead.
Blog Interviews are done via email, are in Q&A format & fall under these categories: volunteers, non-profits, eco-organizations & those involved in the entrepreneur, media and writing industries - from authors, coaches, agents, poets, publishers, entrepreneurs, bloggers to hosts of podcasts, YouTube channels, vlogs or radio programs. Drum It With Brummet blog invites musicians, bands, studio managers, agents, service providers, teachers, stage managers & retailers for interviews sharing their experiences, tips, advice & knowledge.
For instance:
- A musician's interview might cover travel tips, ways to reduce costs, apps or equipment, advice, experiences and stories, stage presence, green powered stages, a retailer's insight into their business and the music industry... and marketing tips.
- An entrepreneur interview could discuss running a business, behind the scenes activities, time management, green in-house policies, tips to avoid pitfalls, marketing, encouraging advice and so on.
- An author interview varies with each author, their experience and the genre that they write in, however it may include: stories about their journey, advice, favorite marketing resources or promotion activities.
- A nonprofit interview will highlight the operations and activities of the organization; it will reveal the experiences of working on a nonprofit or community event, volunteering, managing, networking, grant application and more.
- A blogger interview will share behind the scenes of managing and promoting a blog, possible networking opportunities, tips for time management and avoiding pitfalls, success stories, etc.
- A blogger interview will share behind the scenes of managing and promoting a blog, possible networking opportunities, tips for time management and avoiding pitfalls, success stories, etc.
* If you have an eco or community event coming up you'd like us to promote or request a topic for us to cover, we are willing to take a look at it.
* Why do we do this for FREE ??
Reciprocation is always appreciated:
If you feel like reciprocating there are tons of ways to do so:
- Purchase one of our books.
- Share links to our books, posts, blogs or sites to your connections.
- We always appreciate those who take the time to review one of our books.
- Perhaps you are able to invite us to be a live chat guest in a writer's group that you attend, or feature us on your blog. You might be interested in using pre-written articles that we have available as free content for publications like blogs, e-bulletins, newsletters, etc.
- Ask your library to bring in our books, or your reading group to use one of our books as their upcoming project.
- List us on the resource section on your website.
- Watch our videos, like & share them & subscribe (it's free!) to our YouTube channel.
- It would be awesome to see your comments appear on the blogs, channel or our social networking posts.
- Present your creative networking idea to us anytime.
Guidelines:
- The article or interview must not read like an advertisement.
- Any religion, sexual or erotica content, politics, racism or foul language will guarantee rejection.
- 400 word articles are preferred but 250-700 word submissions will be considered.
- Poems naturally range in size; as such, writers are encouraged to submit several for us to choose from - we might publish 2 in one post if they are not too long.
- Avoid special fonts, bold text, colour or size variations. This blog uses Veranda font, size 12. Attach a Word file containing your submission. Alternatively paste your submission in the body of the email.
- Include a mini-bio (50 words max.), up to 3 URL's & 3 images.
- Previously published articles are fine.
- Feel free to query a submission again in the future... or submit more than one at a time. If accepted they will be published 4-8 weeks apart.
Topics vary widely but fall within: "living consciously with the aim of having a positive impact".
Some examples of this are:
"Green"; eco-living; eco-business
World of writing
Parenting re: music lessons, gardening, green living
Business advice
Self-help - caregiving, health, advice
Teaching music - the benefits of music
Environmentally friendly gardening, agriculture
Alternative energy
Managing music equipment
Making a difference
Managing, or Volunteering with, a Non-profit
Be creative, come up with some unique ideas and send your submission our way.
Contact us via: L D BRUMMET @ GMail. com (remove caps & spaces)
Stats:
Blog's stats vary widely month-to-month, day-to-day - however, in 2024 the average month brought in 20,000-30,000 visits.
There was a time when we attentively watched our stats and ranking systems... these days we no longer dedicate time to that project.
Our record months were:
March 2022: #286,419 visits
February '22: #448,839
January '22: #346,788
December '21: #143,000
And now ... a little about the Brummets
Some shots of us having fun in Winter (Phoenix Mountain near Grand Forks BC, Canada 2009)
Dave and our fur-kids on Kootenay Lake - BC, Canada (December 2012):
We are authors of numerous nonfiction, poetry & fiction books. Readers who enjoy proactive, positive information that can help them lead a more productive & frugal lifestyle will love our non-fiction books. Our business also offers hand drum & drum kit lessons, as well as repairs & other drum services. Our socials appeal mainly to people who love to make a difference. From musicians, authors to business owners who wish to run effective business & learn marketing activities.
As members of the media, we are experienced online talk radio show hosts... having produced and the Conscious Discussions radio show (a 1-hour talk radio program) for 10 years (2005-2015), which produced new broadcasts 3 times per week. Back in 2005-2007, Lillian also produced and hosted the Authors Read radio show featuring various authors reading from their published work.
Lillian is considered a networking & marketing guru. She is often invited to give advice to authors, reviewers, bloggers or entrepreneurs via interviews on blogs, vlogs, podcasts, channels, etc.
The main focus of our work is to inspire hope in individuals, helping people realize the value of their efforts and encouraging them to become more positive and proactive in life.
...and... we adore our furry family members !
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