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July 29, 2013
Marketing Mistakes — Guest Post from Marsha Friedman
Marketing mistakes... We've all made them and we all want to kick ourselves when we realize the errors of our ways.
And then, if we haven't learned our lesson, we go and make 'em again!
Marsha Friedman Well, in today's post, guest expert Marsha Friedman is sharing her story about the valuable lesson she learned from a marketing mistake she made and how she makes sure she doesn't make that one again!But first, a little about Marsha... A 23-year veteran of the public relations in...
July 26, 2013
The pre-pub stage for Annabelle
Right now I am heavy into all the pre-pub stage for my first short fiction e-booknext book, Annabelle (http://www.nancychristie.com/annabell... Hall Press).
It's due out in September, which means I have less than six weeks to get beta readers, get on the list for reviewers, connect with those who interview authors/fiction writers, write some press releases, update all social media pages and, oh yes, continue to do the client projects that pay the bills.
Yikes!
It's due out in September, which means I have less than six weeks to get beta readers, get on the list for reviewers, connect with those who interview authors/fiction writers, write some press releases, update all social media pages and, oh yes, continue to do the client projects that pay the bills.
Yikes!
Great pitching resource
So you have a wonderful idea for a magazine article but don't know where to send your pitch. EdCal makes it easy to find the right markets and know when they would most want it.
The site is free, although you will need to register to use it. And the results can be downloaded. Check it out and tell us how it worked for you!
The site is free, although you will need to register to use it. And the results can be downloaded. Check it out and tell us how it worked for you!
July 22, 2013
Focus on... Writing web copy
With sites, blogs and social media available, everyone has jumped on the Internet bandwagon. But while writing for the Web looks easy, there are still procedures to follow and tips to make it an effective form of communication.
In today's "Focus on..." feature, Paul Konrardy, president of Minneapolis-based LoudClick, shares advice to make the most of your online efforts.
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In today's "Focus on..." feature, Paul Konrardy, president of Minneapolis-based LoudClick, shares advice to make the most of your online efforts.
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July 19, 2013
Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Blue Willow Bookshop
Blue Willow Bookshop
Tel: 281.497.8675
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:30am-6:30pm, Saturday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Address: 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079
Owner: Valerie Koehler
Backstory: Located in a west Houston neighborhood, Blue Willow Bookshop is a cozy and comfortable family bookstore with a reputation for excellence in book-selling, customer service and high quality author events.
Blue Willow BookshopWith an inventory split evenly between adult and children’s books, Blue Willow Booksh...
Tel: 281.497.8675
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:30am-6:30pm, Saturday: 9:30am-6:00pm
Address: 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079
Owner: Valerie Koehler
Backstory: Located in a west Houston neighborhood, Blue Willow Bookshop is a cozy and comfortable family bookstore with a reputation for excellence in book-selling, customer service and high quality author events.
Blue Willow BookshopWith an inventory split evenly between adult and children’s books, Blue Willow Booksh...
July 15, 2013
Maximizing your blog's potential
Blogs are a terrific way to connect with your readers—assuming of course, that you know how to design and develop one, what to post on it once it's up, and how to connect your blog posts with all those readers trolling the Web looking for something new and exciting and informative.
It's not an easy task, and for those of us who started before blogs were little more than a twinkle in some techie's eye, it can be a real challenge to know what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. 'Tis a verita...
It's not an easy task, and for those of us who started before blogs were little more than a twinkle in some techie's eye, it can be a real challenge to know what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. 'Tis a verita...
June 28, 2013
Writer's Conferences — Do's and Don'ts
At the last meeting of Monday Night Writers, one of the members mentioned he had attended his first writing conference ever, and how much he enjoyed the experience.
That brought back memories of my first conference, when it seemed unbelievable that I could be in the same room with real writers. I didn't think of myself as one of them—I was just someone who did some writing but didn't have a book or a clips portfolio to show anyone.
Since then, I have stressed to other writers that being a "writ...
That brought back memories of my first conference, when it seemed unbelievable that I could be in the same room with real writers. I didn't think of myself as one of them—I was just someone who did some writing but didn't have a book or a clips portfolio to show anyone.
Since then, I have stressed to other writers that being a "writ...
June 24, 2013
Focus on... Self-Publishing With Sheryn Hara
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June 17, 2013
The Business Side of Writing: How's Your Approach-ability?
Are you a writer looking for magazine assignments or corporate work? Are you an author seeking interviews or other forms of platform-building?
Whatever you're promoting, you need to be able to be found and contacted. Sounds pretty basic, but from my own experience, I have found many authors whom I'd like to interview but can't because I have no contact information. No email, no telephone number, not even a PR rep name. And I've heard from my corporate clients that, before they came to me...
Whatever you're promoting, you need to be able to be found and contacted. Sounds pretty basic, but from my own experience, I have found many authors whom I'd like to interview but can't because I have no contact information. No email, no telephone number, not even a PR rep name. And I've heard from my corporate clients that, before they came to me...
June 10, 2013
Five writing markets for June 2013
Ready to pitch some article ideas or essays? Here are 5 writing markets for June compiled from various sources. Check out the information, polish your query letter or submission, and go forth and pitch!
Writers' ForumFor more information: http://www.writers-forum.com/contacthelp.html Orion Magazine For more information: http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/mag/guidelines_for_article_submissions/
Virginia Quarterly ReviewFor more information: http://www.vqronline.org/submission/ ...
Writers' ForumFor more information: http://www.writers-forum.com/contacthelp.html Orion Magazine For more information: http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/mag/guidelines_for_article_submissions/
Virginia Quarterly ReviewFor more information: http://www.vqronline.org/submission/ ...
