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New HuffPo Article: Writing What Scares You
Over on The Huffington Post I share about getting past the excuses and just writing. Check out this except below and view the entire article here. I shared the statement below across my social media accounts: “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” — Sheryl Sandberg There’s nobody standing over our shoulder saying, “Oh…
Read MoreI Got My Book in B&N by guest @MHartnerAuthor
Today please help me welcome author Mike Hartner to the blog. Mike has had great success working with Barnes & Noble and other book stores. Check out Mike’s tips below on how to keep good relationships with bookstores. “I got my book in ________… now, I’m going to sell, sell, sell…” Substitute the name of…
Read MoreNew HuffPo Article: This Is How You’re Doing Social Media Wrong… And How to Do It Right
Looking for more social media tips? Check out my latest Huffington Post article! When it comes to marketing our work (authors, artists, musicians) on social media, here is what’s interesting: When you suggest to an author, who is doing nothing but spamming (repeatedly sharing the same link to hundreds or thousands) their book links on…
Read MoreBasic Social Media Resources To Help You!
I’m often still surprised at how many people ask me basic Twitter questions every day. I certainly don’t mind helping and answering, but I wonder: Twitter has a wonderfully helpful and detailed Help Section. Why are folks asking me (or anyone) when the answer is most certainly found in Help? And there are so many…
Read MoreTop Ten List of Truths for Self-publishers Part Two by guest @AP_Fuchs
Today we have the last five tips from A.P. Fuchs’ top truths for self-published authors. Take a look and if you missed it check out part one here. 6. Long gone are the days of just writing and nothing else. Like I said before, unless you catch a break or find yourself in Amazon’s…
Read MoreWant To Manage More Twitter Followers? Try These 3 Tips!
Received this today from someone spamming his book links: ‘I always share what is sent to me directly. I rarely have time to keep on top of my feed, sadly.’ I say nope, not true. You just don’t know how to manage it (no offense, dude). I hear this daily. Let’s deconstruct. TWITTER LISTS If…
Read MoreTop Ten List of Truths for Self-publishers Part One by @AP_Fuchs
Today I am pleased to have A.P. Fuchs on the blog to talk about his truths of self-publishing. I met Fuchs in Winnipeg this year and he is extremely knowledgeable about self-publishing. Check out some of his advice to self-publishers below! Self-publishing has been around for a long, long time. In fact, that’s how writers…
Read More10 Steps To The Best Cover For Your Book by guest @Mal_Rock
The subject of book covers is a hot one, especially in the indie publishing world. All the time I hear arguments like: People should give all books a fair chance… Just because an author can’t afford a professionally designed cover, doesn’t mean the book is bad.. The cover makes perfect sense to me and I…
Read MoreThe 5 Biggest Risks I’ve Taken As An Author
Post originally published on Jessica Bell’s The Alliterative Allomorph. Reposted with permission. Written by Rachel Thompson. I’ve written a lot of blog posts. A lot. A lot, a lot. Yet, nobody has ever asked me before what the five biggest risks I’ve taken as an author are, til now. So thank you Jessica for the opportunity…
Read MoreHopeLine Recycle Program Provides Hope For More than the Environment by Karen Ogden
Today please welcome Karen of the HopeLine program from Verizon. Rachel has teamed up with the HopeLine program which connects survivors of domestic violence to vital resources, funds organizations nationwide and protects the environment. Read below to learn more about how you can help. After upgrading my last phone I was left wondering what to do…
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