Public Domain, Revelations, Clarity and Actions!
So far, 2012 has been everything I imagined it to be.
Revelations, clarity and ACTION.
Full of change and decision.
Which brings me to the subject of this post…
Although it’s been a bit quiet here, I’ve been actively addressing a mission that has patiently waited for attention while I schooled myself in Internet marketing, blogging and outsourcing the past few years.
Bringing a message to my readers through the development of my spiritual blog is a mission I share with my business partner and closest friend Suzen Fontana, a story in itself…and one you can read about soon on:
LiberatingDivineConsciousness.com
More recently the story begins with Stephanie Mulac’s Self Help Giveaway. I had not prepared anything for it but one day after it opened to members, I suddenly felt a very strong urge to become a contributing member.
Following the prompts of my heart, I was led on a mission to turn my first Public Domain work into my own publication.
The inspiration was loud, clear and definite. “The Door of Everything” by Ruby Nelson. Reformat into ebook form and place in the Giveaway.
If you follow the leads on Amazon you will see that there are a total of 23 reviews…all with 5 stars for this little book. It’s that powerful and will connect you with Source.
However, was this book in the Public Domain? That was the million dollar question…and,
alot to ask of someone who:
- never searched in the Public Domain field before
- has an extreme limited time schedule…it needed to be finished yesterday
- never reformatted a Public Domain works before
- had to create all the pages for Giveaway too!
Thus began my first earnest search for Public Domain works…
all the records I could find online…I even called the Public domain office in Washington D.C. to talk extensively with someone to see if I could get further clues…or a direct answer. No luck…unless you pay them $350 for their own search.
I checked to see if it was listed on Project Gutenberg.org…a site dedicated to listing free Public domain works. Red flags. It was not. Fear was taking hold…lol
I even found a post about this title that mentioned something about copyright infringement. Yikes!
That really made me nervous! More Fear!!
However, I moved forward reformatting the book…creating my version with my cover 
The urge was that strong.
My logic was telling me that it was public domain because the version I had read 30 plus years ago was originally published by DeVorss and Co., copyright 1963 and my search uncovered two new publishers on Amazon…both registered in 2010.
There was a clue.
But I wanted confirmation. The last thing I needed was to start 2012 with a copyright lawsuit! Fear again! lol
Because of time constraints, I decided to go directly to source and wrote to both publishers. I honestly did not think I would hear back as they were not obligated to give me that info. They could have looked at me as competition…which is actually the old paradigm of thought…
but rather, living the laws of the new vibration…they cooperated and wrote me back!
The book was in the Public Domain!
These actions by these publishers is a prime example of the new energies permeating the Cosmos, (a blog post for liberatingdivineconsciousness.com ) 
The new energies/paradigm is one of cooperation and collaboration.
I am eternally grateful to both of these publishers whom I would like to acknowledge here:
Princeton Cambridge Publishing
With confirmation and peace of mind that I needed, I was off and running reformatting my first Public Domain publication.
I didn’t change any text in the book as the content is meant to go to readers in tact. My only mission was to get it into the hands of those who were ready for this information.
Divine resonance takes care of the rest
My job was to reformat it for ebook eyes. (my previous education in creating ebooks had prepared me for this!)
In other words…I took paragraphs that would normally have appeared and broke them up into smaller sections.
Eyes that read on the Internet can get very tired and new formatting with more white space was needed. This allows the eyes to rest.
I gave it a more modern font and made it bigger as well as just giving it an overall 21st Century feel. I finished with a greeting from Suzen and I leading back to our soon to be developed blog “liberatingdivineconsciousness.com”
I also made my own ebook cover…which I did in record time…out of need. (My first one mind you!)
I am half way through refomatting another PD works and just the other day was led to a book I was quite surprised was in the PD…and that one will be forthcoming soon.
Our new Internet Digital Publishing Company called “Light On Publishers” was born from this energy…we will reformat inspired books from the Public domain…offering them as Kindle versions and other places on the web…some free, some paid. Any that are offered for a price will have more valuable content added in the way of our personal commentary.
Lots to learn and execute in the next few months!
It seems I am finally coming into alignment with my purpose and prep work of the last few years.
Revelations, clarity and ACTION.
Although not motivated by this blog…my search into PD works gave me essential, valuable information that I can share with readers of this blog.
Stay tuned to learn more about this often over looked Goldmine of PLR…the Public Domain.
If you have experience with Public Domain works, please share…we would love to hear about what you learned.
If not, just leave a comment to let me know you were here…
enJOY!
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Great that you’ve discussed here. I’ve learned a lot with your discussion. Looking forward for more of your help in the future!
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My congratulations on your new book creation! I wish you to get inspiration for writing day by day!!
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Twitter: IMarketerLinda
on January 27th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
All I can say is WOW! LOL! You surely had that force with you and now you have your own publishing company – did I read that correctly??
How exciting and I took a sneak peak at Liberating Divine Consciousness and it looks wonderful!
I am so happy for you Kathy! That is true inspiration!!
I’ve never reformatted someone elses book or even thought about it – you sure did a lot of research to find out if it was public domain. So happy you got your answer and was able to complete the mission. Love the cover too!! GREAT JOB!!
Good luck to you with your new adventures, they sound exciting!
Linda
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Kathy Dobson
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February 1st, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Hi Linda…
lol…yep the FORCE was very clear on what needed to be accomplished…
it was only my allowing FEAR to take hold that kept me on hold for a couple of days
At least Ilistened enough to go ahead and reformat the book
I am going to post about my experience and what I learned from PD…I’ve already done my second
Thanks for stopping
Kathy
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Twitter: Dawn_Kay
on January 29th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Hi Kathy
Wow, your own publishing company now that is a biggie…
I have absolutely no experience with public domain books at all but knowing you how I do, I know you will of put a lot of research into it.
Good luck with it Kathy and keep us posted on how your doing!
I’m in a state of shock that you did your own ecover (ha ha) so well done on that too cause it looks fab…
Sounds like your gonna be a busy beaver again this year so I look forward to reading all your progress.
Catch ya soon
Dawn
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Kathy Dobson
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February 1st, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Hey Dawn…
I love the idea of publishing
My whole life I’ve wanted to bring Truth to the Public…never realizing it was really going to happen
Perfect way to reach thousands!
The e-cover was way easier than you think and when I show everyone how I did it…you may never order another one again!
I will include that info in the next post…tomorrow
Kathy
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Twitter: jmd164
on January 29th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Hi Kathy,
I can only echo the others here – wow! Congratulations and good luck with your publishing company Kathy, that is terrific. Your cover there is quite amazing, it really draws you in, I like it
Nice work Kathy, all the best
Take Care
Julie
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Kathy Dobson
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February 1st, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Hi Julie…
and thanks for the kuddos
That e-cover was so easy to do…I am going to reveal where I got it done in my next post…so stay tuned
You will laugh when you see how easy it was
Kathy
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Twitter: learn_to_blog
on January 31st, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Fantastic plans, Kathy, and so very true to your nature. Such a great step in the right direction for you, I admire your spirit and foresight. I do believe you are about to emabrk on the most exciting stage of your journey so far.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
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Kathy Dobson
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February 1st, 2012 at 1:33 pm
thanks for you wise words Mandy…I do believe you are right on!
I am feeling this year…like none other!
In three weeks I will be meeting my second marketing friend…
Kathy
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Twitter: IanIebablog
on February 5th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Hi Kathy
You were right 2012 is going to be a great year for you and “May the Force be with you!
Congratulations Kathy and I wish you every success with your new Publishing Company; very exciting times indeed.
From our last conversation I know you have some great plans for this year Kathy and I wish you every success in your ventures.
I have been using the “Public Domain” for quite some time now as far back as 2006 and I was fortunate enough to learn a few tips from two great online marketers “Yanik Silver and Dan Kennedy”
Over the years and I have obtained some great material from the Public Domain. (Some of which I haven’t used yet)
I am looking forward to your future posts on this subject Kathy as well as our next chat which hopefully won’t be too far away
Love the cover Kathy; it’s awesome. Roll on the exciting times; I believe they are coming your way in 2012 Kathy…
Take care, catch up real soon
Ian
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Kathy Dobson
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February 7th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Hi Ian…
Oh I can’t wait to tap into your knowledge of Public Domain. I should have known…since you are the “PLR Master” that you would have knowledge of this untapped source
We need to meet on Skype soon
Next post I am going to show everyone how I made that cover.
Everyone will be making their own covers
Kathy
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Twitter: jeremyruggles
on February 6th, 2012 at 12:13 am
Hi Kathy,
What a great start to 2012! Congrats on your success and I hope you continue to be successful. IT goes to show you that determination can make all the difference between success and failure. If you had given up on that initial book, you may not have seen the success you now have.
Good Luck,
~Jeremy
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Kathy Dobson
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February 7th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Hi Jeremy…
Thanks for the kudos
And yes, tenacious is a definite quality that you must have to succeed at anything!
If you want something bad enough…you will go for it
Thanks for stopping by…hope to see you again
Kathy
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Congrats to your book. I will surely read this. Just knowing that you wrote it already interest me
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