Carma Spence's Blog, page 109
August 26, 2021
What do they have in common?
What do Macaulay Culkin, Chris Pine, Melissa McCarthy, Mother Teresa, Prince Albert (husband of Queen Victoria), and Shirley Manson (lead singer of Garbage) have in common?
They all share my birthday, which is today!
They all share my birthday, which is today!
August 25, 2021
Book Recommendations: Book Writing
I'm often asked what books I would recommend reading about writing, publishing, and marketing books. For the next three "me only" episodes of "The Author's Switch," I'm going to share my answer to that question. In this month's episode, I'm sharing books that have helped me write better books. You might be surprised by my choices. Listen or watch here:
https://www.carmaspence.com/books-abo...
https://www.carmaspence.com/books-abo...
What Books I Recommend About Writing Books…Sort Of [The Author’s Switch podcast]
I'm often asked what books I would recommend reading about writing, publishing, and marketing books. For the next three "me only" episodes of The Author's Switch, I'm going to share my answer to that question. In this episode, I'm sharing books that have helped me write better books. You might be surprised by my choices.
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August 24, 2021
Author Marketing Tip: Whitespace
Would you like to improve your book sales? Incorporate whitespace into your book description using bullets and smaller paragraphs. Whitespace is a crucial component of successful website design. It creates balance and reduces clutter and distraction. It can also, when used strategically, increase conversions.
August 23, 2021
Be kind anyway
To get along in this world, kindness goes such a long way. I firmly believe that being kind will make the world a better place. You don’t have to like the people you’re kind to. And yes, kindness can get you into a little bit of trouble now and then. Sometimes your kindness will be met with less than kindness, maybe the antithesis of kindness. Be kind anyway. #BeKindToHumankindWeek
More of my thoughts on kindness can be found here: https://www.carmaspence.com/be-kind-a...
More of my thoughts on kindness can be found here: https://www.carmaspence.com/be-kind-a...
August 22, 2021
Be An Angel Day
You may never know what your kindness will bring to the lives of others. Acts of kindness, big and small are celebrated today, #BeAnAngelDay. So whether you're able to pull someone from a burning building or simply offer them a smile when they're feeling down, be an angel today.
August 20, 2021
National Radio Day
I submit for your listening pleasure on #NationalRadioDay my radio interview with KDWA radio from 5/21/21:
https://kdwa.com/wireready/indepth/55...
Enjoy!
https://kdwa.com/wireready/indepth/55...
Enjoy!
August 19, 2021
Make an author happy today!
As you probably know, I recently released the second edition of Home Sweet Home Page. I was even able to take it to #1 in three categories!
Did you know that Amazon customer reviews are a powerful motivator to get other people to buy my books?
If you've purchased and read my book, it would thrill me to no end if you clicked on the link below and left a review on Amazon's website.
It only takes a few minutes to post a couple of sentences that sum up your thoughts. Your help would be greatly appreciated!
To make it easy for you, I've provided a direct link below.
https://amzn.to/3iXZKQL
I'm thinking of offering a free Q&A or topical webinar to anyone who leaves a review. If I did that, is there a topic you'd love me to cover? Or a question you're dying to know the answer to? Simply reply to this post with your ideas or questions. If there is enough interest, I'll set it up!
Did you know that Amazon customer reviews are a powerful motivator to get other people to buy my books?
If you've purchased and read my book, it would thrill me to no end if you clicked on the link below and left a review on Amazon's website.
It only takes a few minutes to post a couple of sentences that sum up your thoughts. Your help would be greatly appreciated!
To make it easy for you, I've provided a direct link below.
https://amzn.to/3iXZKQL
I'm thinking of offering a free Q&A or topical webinar to anyone who leaves a review. If I did that, is there a topic you'd love me to cover? Or a question you're dying to know the answer to? Simply reply to this post with your ideas or questions. If there is enough interest, I'll set it up!
August 18, 2021
Bad Poetry Day
In honor of #BadPoetryDay, I thought I'd share some of my own cheesy work ... literally:
Ah, the joy of brie,
so good with a cup of tea
the flavor so smokey
…on toast? How hokey!
Yes, that’s the cheese for me!
Want more? http://www.carmaspencewriter.com/chee...
Ah, the joy of brie,
so good with a cup of tea
the flavor so smokey
…on toast? How hokey!
Yes, that’s the cheese for me!
Want more? http://www.carmaspencewriter.com/chee...
August 17, 2021
National Friendship Week
How many times did I meet a fellow geek and not get that "you too?" feeling? I've lost count.
And then I met my husband. He geeked in just the right way and a special kind of friendship blossomed that has served us well. Not that many marriages have been as blissful being cooped up together during a lengthy pandemic!
During #NationalFriendshipWeek I think we all should take a look at the friendships we've forged over the years -- the new ones, the old ones, the ones we've kept, the ones we've let pass us by -- and be grateful for the many blessings they have brought us.
It doesn't matter how long the friendship lasts, just that it happened at all.
{Want to see a pic of us geeking out together? Go here: https://www.facebook.com/carmap/posts...}
And then I met my husband. He geeked in just the right way and a special kind of friendship blossomed that has served us well. Not that many marriages have been as blissful being cooped up together during a lengthy pandemic!
During #NationalFriendshipWeek I think we all should take a look at the friendships we've forged over the years -- the new ones, the old ones, the ones we've kept, the ones we've let pass us by -- and be grateful for the many blessings they have brought us.
It doesn't matter how long the friendship lasts, just that it happened at all.
{Want to see a pic of us geeking out together? Go here: https://www.facebook.com/carmap/posts...}
