L. Diane Wolfe's Blog, page 43
April 15, 2013
A to Z Challenge - Media Buzz
For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo. (All photos taken by me.)
We’ve all heard about pitching the media and how to gain their attention. But did you know you can create your own media buzz?
You do this through:
Blogging
Articles
Media releases
Videos
Newsletters
Interviews
Podcasts
And anything else that gets people talking about you!
What are you doing to create buzz?
Visit other participants in the A to Z Challenge HERE
And your daily pho...
We’ve all heard about pitching the media and how to gain their attention. But did you know you can create your own media buzz?
You do this through:
Blogging
Articles
Media releases
Videos
Newsletters
Interviews
Podcasts
And anything else that gets people talking about you!
What are you doing to create buzz?
Visit other participants in the A to Z Challenge HERE
And your daily pho...
April 13, 2013
A to Z Challenge - Libraries
For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo. (All photos taken by me.)
I could give you all sorts of facts and information about libraries. They’re great for those without a means to purchase books. They’re great for research. They’re a great place to discover new authors. And while many are closing, libraries still outnumber bookstores.
So, let me provide something you might not know.
Libraries don’t return books.
And once a book has been...
I could give you all sorts of facts and information about libraries. They’re great for those without a means to purchase books. They’re great for research. They’re a great place to discover new authors. And while many are closing, libraries still outnumber bookstores.
So, let me provide something you might not know.
Libraries don’t return books.
And once a book has been...
April 12, 2013
A to Z Challenge - Keywords
For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo. (All photos taken by me.)
Search engines look for keywords and description. Keywords are found within site names, the web copy, and the metadata. We need to use the proper keywords (without over-using them) to ensure people find us.
Remember the Long Tail Theory - narrowly targeted products and services. Many people will find your site through multi-word and specific phrase searches.
Is there enou...
Search engines look for keywords and description. Keywords are found within site names, the web copy, and the metadata. We need to use the proper keywords (without over-using them) to ensure people find us.
Remember the Long Tail Theory - narrowly targeted products and services. Many people will find your site through multi-word and specific phrase searches.
Is there enou...
April 11, 2013
A to Z Challenge - Joy
For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo. (All photos taken by me.)
Joy might seem like a strange tip. But it’s the reason most of us began writing.
The danger lies in losing that joy. Many things can suck the fun out of writing - a story we’re not enjoying, too many pressures (either from promoting, deadlines, or expectations), negative response, or just plain burnout.
If you find your joy waning, it’s time to pull back and reassess. Why...
Joy might seem like a strange tip. But it’s the reason most of us began writing.
The danger lies in losing that joy. Many things can suck the fun out of writing - a story we’re not enjoying, too many pressures (either from promoting, deadlines, or expectations), negative response, or just plain burnout.
If you find your joy waning, it’s time to pull back and reassess. Why...
April 10, 2013
A to Z Challenge - Independent Bookstore
For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo. (All photos taken by me.)
With major chains shrinking or closing their doors altogether, the independent bookstore is becoming the last outpost for authors and readers.
Independent stores offer personalized service and often more than just books. They are usually more open to book signings, too.
Many belong to Indie Bound, an organization if independent bookstores across America. Their newsletter...
With major chains shrinking or closing their doors altogether, the independent bookstore is becoming the last outpost for authors and readers.
Independent stores offer personalized service and often more than just books. They are usually more open to book signings, too.
Many belong to Indie Bound, an organization if independent bookstores across America. Their newsletter...
April 9, 2013
A to Z Challenge - Helping Others
For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo. (All photos taken by me.)
*And I will visit everyone this evening - I have a seminar to teach this morning and will not be back until late afternoon.
For this topic, I thought I’d give you an example of some really helpful people:
DL Hammons Alex J Cavanaugh Stephen Tremp EJ Wesley Michael Di Gesu
(And Michael is doing a feature on my book today!)
These five always go out of their way to help others an...
*And I will visit everyone this evening - I have a seminar to teach this morning and will not be back until late afternoon.
For this topic, I thought I’d give you an example of some really helpful people:
DL Hammons Alex J Cavanaugh Stephen Tremp EJ Wesley Michael Di Gesu
(And Michael is doing a feature on my book today!)
These five always go out of their way to help others an...
April 8, 2013
A to Z Challenge - Google Alerts
For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo. (All Photos taken by me.)
Are you using Google Alerts?
Google Alerts keep you on top of topics important to you - or about you! Alerts arrive via email with links to sites mentioning the words or phrases you requested.
To set up these Alerts, go to your Google account (or create one) and click on Alerts. Enter your words or phrase and select how often (daily, weekly, etc.) you wish to receive them...
Are you using Google Alerts?
Google Alerts keep you on top of topics important to you - or about you! Alerts arrive via email with links to sites mentioning the words or phrases you requested.
To set up these Alerts, go to your Google account (or create one) and click on Alerts. Enter your words or phrase and select how often (daily, weekly, etc.) you wish to receive them...
April 6, 2013
A to Z Challenge - Festivals
For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo.(All photos taken by me.)
Writers will think book festivals first. (There are also writer’s conferences.) Both are excellent places to network and learn about the industry and craft of writing.
Authors need to think beyond book festivals, though. If you want to sell books, where will you be in front of your target audience? Art fairs? Regional festivals? Trade shows? Celebrations? Expos? Business c...
Writers will think book festivals first. (There are also writer’s conferences.) Both are excellent places to network and learn about the industry and craft of writing.
Authors need to think beyond book festivals, though. If you want to sell books, where will you be in front of your target audience? Art fairs? Regional festivals? Trade shows? Celebrations? Expos? Business c...
April 5, 2013
A to Z Challenge - Entrepreneur
For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo.(All photos taken by me.)
Now, that may seem like an odd topic for a writer. Entrepreneur? Business owner?
Well, if you’re going to make any money as a writer or author, you need to start thinking like a business owner.
Knowledge - There’s two things that kill new businesses in the first five years, and one is a lack of knowledge. Study the industry. Learn and understand all aspects of publishing b...
Now, that may seem like an odd topic for a writer. Entrepreneur? Business owner?
Well, if you’re going to make any money as a writer or author, you need to start thinking like a business owner.
Knowledge - There’s two things that kill new businesses in the first five years, and one is a lack of knowledge. Study the industry. Learn and understand all aspects of publishing b...
April 4, 2013
A to Z Challenge - Daily Goals
For the A to Z Challenge, I’m posting promo and other tips for writers, along with a daily photo.(All photos taken by me.)
I’d like to welcome three new members of Spunky’s Soldiers - Randi Lee, Ida Chiavaro, and Nancy LaRonda Johnson. Thank you for helping, me ladies!
All people need goals! Without set goals, we drift like leaves on a river. We hand control of our life over to circumstances and other people. “Where there is not vision, the people perish.” – Proverbs 29:18
Writers often set a b...
I’d like to welcome three new members of Spunky’s Soldiers - Randi Lee, Ida Chiavaro, and Nancy LaRonda Johnson. Thank you for helping, me ladies!
All people need goals! Without set goals, we drift like leaves on a river. We hand control of our life over to circumstances and other people. “Where there is not vision, the people perish.” – Proverbs 29:18
Writers often set a b...
