Basic 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…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Book Banned – Q & A with guest @moha_doha
Today I am honored to have MohaDoha on the blog today to talk about how her book was banned. Here is her story: 1. So your book is banned…what does that mean? Every book that’s sold in most Middle Eastern countries needs to pass the censor’s approval. Usually this means that it has no sex,…
Read MoreInterview with Evan Jacobs of @Authorgraph
Today on the blog please help me welcome Evan Jacobs, the creator behind Authorgraph. Authorgraph is an amazing resource where authors can personally sign ebooks for their readers. Check out the interview below for an inside look at Authorgraph. 1. What gave you the idea to start Authorgraph? About 4 years ago I was at…
Read MoreBefore You Take Something Personally On Social Media, Read This!
Social media is funny. People are cool and awesome and weird and funny. I love all of it (except for cyberbullies — they deserve every horrible thing headed their way. And stalkers…they suck, too.) People sometimes question what I post on my Twitter stream or Facebook wall — it makes me wonder: why do they…
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