Deb Simpson's Blog, page 26

Book Review

<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8103810-the-complete-guide-to-self-publishing" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing" border="0" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1272477327m/8103810.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8103810-the-complete-guide-to-self-publishing">The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/58071.Marilyn_Ross">Marilyn Ross</a><br/> My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/198380866">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> This book is a must have for all authors, whether you are self publishing or not! <br/> <br/>I am a seasoned self publisher with 4 titles in print, but I felt like an Indie Newbie when I was reading this book--every chapter gave me new ideas and inspiration to try them out! <br/> <br/>This book is immersed with ideas, and infused with inspiration! <br/> <br/>Did you know that 1 of every 4 books sold (25%)are NOT sold in bookstores? (Read this book to find out where they are sold!) <br/> <br/>I culled at least 10 of these little treasures and tidbits from each chapter. <br/> <br/>Fair Warning! Keep sticky notes, and a pad and paper nearby as this beautiful little sales booster of a book will stretch your brain to new levels! <br/> <br/>Thank you, Marilyn Ross and Sue Collier! <br/> <br/><br/> <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/5501869-deb-simpson">View all my reviews</a>

Magazines seeking submissions!

So you want to be published?  Here's a list of magazines seeking your submissions!!

Just do it!

call for submissions

Murfreesboro Writers Group: Anthology Update

Murfreesboro Writers Group: Anthology Update: "We have discussed the anthology at 3-4 meetings, and the only theme proposed was 'motiivation' Everyone in attendance thought this theme ..."

Simple Self Publishing: Immersed with Ideas and Infused with inspiration!

Simple Self Publishing: Immersed with Ideas and Infused with inspiration!: "This book is a must have for all authors, whether you are self publishing or not! I am a seasoned self publisher with 4 titles in print, ..."

Murfreesboro Writers Group: Poems published in Maypop (TN Writers Alliance Mag...

Murfreesboro Writers Group: Poems published in Maypop (TN Writers Alliance Mag...: "http://tn-writers.org/publications/ma... Murfreesboro Writers Group meember, Deb Simpson has two poems in the current edition of Maypop!..."

Piney D Press: Open Call For Submissions!

Piney D Press: Open Call For Submissions!: "CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Piney D Press is seeking submissions for an anthology about cults and their impact on our lives. We are not provid..."

Simple Self Publishing: APPS to help with your marketing!!

Simple Self Publishing: APPS to help with your marketing!!: "http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/44..."

Profit or the Poorhouse--your books bottom line--now published !

http://www.creativity-portal.com/howto/writing/features/deb-simpson/promotion-profit-poorhouse.html

Murfreesboro Writers Group: Meet Our Members--June Hall McCash

Murfreesboro Writers Group: Meet Our Members--June Hall McCash: "June Hall McCash writes fiction, nonfiction and poetry. She is the author, co-author, or editor of seven books, including Almost To Eden, ..."

Ha-Ha! Make 'em laugh!

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/5-tips-for-using-humor-in-your-social-media-activities/





Why humor?It's no surprise that using humor in advertising is an effective way to connect with your audience and humanize your brand or company, but what about using it for social media?Adding humor to your social media strategy can be a great way to get people's attention.If you appeal to your audience emotionally, you'll have a much better chance that they will further engage with your brand or product. Doing so will help your customers remember you, share your content and have a better understanding of what you stand for.Finally, an emotional appeal differentiates you from the millions of other companies out there bombarding their social channels with nothing but self-promotion.If you're not "humorizing" your brand, product or business, then you might be missing out on a ton of unseen potential.Here are 5 tips to help you get started:(go to the link)