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About James Dillehay
Author / Editor Craftmarketer.com

James Dillehay is nationally recognized as an expert on marketing arts and crafts. Professional fiber artist and author of eight books, Dillehay's articles have helped over 15 million of readers of Family Circle, The Crafts Report, Better Homes & Gardens, Country Almanac, Sunshine Artist, Ceramics Monthly, Florida Retirement Lifestyles and more.

James has appeared as a featured guest on HGTV's The Carol Duvall Show viewed by 3 million craft enthusiasts. He serves as a member of the advisory boards to the National Craft Association and ArtisanStreet.com. He was listed in the 1998 Who's Who of American Entrepreneurs.

His first book, Weaving Profits (1992) was hailed as "the blueprint for success in the crafts industry" by The Crafts Report, the country's leading journal for marketing arts and crafts. His book, Basic Guide to Selling Arts and Crafts was used as a training manual in workshops by the Association of Creative Crafts Industries (ACCI) and is praised as "the how-to of how-to books" on Amazon.com. He was recently interviewed by the Wall Street Journal.

He published the first book ever written to help craft artists understand how to successfully sell their work online in, The Basic Guide to Selling Crafts on the Internet.

James is a certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach and co-author of the forthcoming, Guerrilla Marketing for Artists and Craftspeople with best-selling author, Jay Conrad Levinson.

He teaches seminars and workshops on marketing, pricing and online promotion of arts and crafts. He lives next door to the Cibola National Forest in central New Mexico.

Do these books really help you sell more of your craft products? Read what experts say:

"Quite an expert....Very informative. I wish we could keep you for the next three days."
Carol Duvall, HGTV

"Should be viewed as the blueprint for success in the crafts industry."
THE CRAFTS REPORT

"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

"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 crafts business."
COUNTRYSIDE

"An excellent book. The appendices guarantee that the book will long remain as a valued resource."
 CHARLES JERMY, 
DEAN, CORNELL UNIVERSITY

"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

"Comprehensive, well researched publication filled with useful tips for marketing crafts. The book gives craftspeople sound advice for selling their wares."
 ORNAMENT MAGAZINE

"The Basic Guide to Selling Arts & Crafts is like eating beef stew after the hors d'oeuvres -- more meat, more filling, more down-to-earth . . . . This book will help you plan your business for maximum profits."
STAINED GLASS

"Dillehay knows the field -- I can't think of a more rewarding retirement pursuit."
 JACK SMITH, 
Syndicated Columnist SENIOR SENSE

"He knows the art side and the business side of making money with craftwork -- an informed guide indeed."
 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SENIOR LIFE

"All the perplexing questions are answered and more . . . It's well worth it."
PRIME TIME FOR NEW MEXICO SENIORS

"Pleasant to read, easy to understand, chock-full of really useful information. Covers the whole subject of producing and marketing what you make."
VANTAGE MAGAZINE

"Comprehensive is the word for this book which covers everything."
 AARDVARK ADVENTURES

"An invaluable, practical business and art blend."
THE BOOKWATCH

"Just what you need; he's clearly been there."
 WEAVERS MAGAZINE

"A useful and enlightening resource."
SHUTTLE SPINDLE & DYEPOT

"Specialized resources make this a very useful book for weavers and other craft artists who need solid business information. Recommended for public libraries."
 LIBRARY JOURNAL

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