Tag Archives: social media
Writing Micro-Memoirs by Lynne Collier
In my previous post, I mentioned writing micro-memoirs. I’m new to writing my personal story in this form, but as I explained, short-form writing has become my preferred style due to necessity. So, what are micro memoirs? I read an interesting quote about writing memoirs in short-form by a fellow micro-memoirist. It’s the best short-form… Read more »
How Do I Turn This Manuscript into an Actual Book? by Janice L. Dick
Your book is complete, the final lines written. Your website is artistically designed with up-to-date, easy-to-read, marketable information. What’s next? Please remember we each have to find our own path. There is no right way, but there are many helpful tips and suggestions. As a flexible checklist, I suggest setting up a publication schedule. You… Read more »
Lists for Writers by Steph Beth Nickel
Many of us would be lost without our To-Do list. And what about our grocery list? If you’re anything like me, a trip to the grocery store without a list usually means picking up several sale items I know we’ll use someday as well as several snacks that catch my eye. I definitely don’t trust… Read more »
A Different Kind of Writer’s Block by Steph Beth Nickel
We typically think of writer’s block as a mental state, fear of the blank page, concern that the words will never flow again. But today, I’d like to talk about a different kind of writer’s block, other things that keep us from getting words on the page. Don’t get me wrong. All the things on… Read more »
Get Your Platform Moving Part 4 by Tracy Krauss
You’ve got your online hub, your email subscription provider is capturing emails, and you’re producing some great content. Now, in order to ‘move’ your platform forward, you will have to find ways to SHARE. I liken this to pedaling the bike. I have listed various methods of sharing in no particular order. Obviously, you should… Read more »
Get Your Platform Moving Part 2 by Tracy Krauss
Last time I introduced two key components that are necessary for every author platform: an online HUB like a website or blog, and building an EMAIL list with which to communicate directly with your audience. I realize that some people may argue the necessity of both, but let’s face it, riding a unicycle is a… Read more »
Why Writers Can’t Simply Write by Steph Beth Nickel
This post first appeared on Janet Sketchley’s blog, “Tenacity.” If you’re a writer—and even if you’re not—you’ve probably seen posts about the GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation. It makes sense to be concerned about how our personal data is collected, stored, and used, but the GDPR has caused a lot of trouble for many… Read more »
Cool or Crisp by Brenda J Wood
Right now, it’s cool to have a platform, but has your writing taken second place? Is it no longer sharp and crisp? I ask this question. “Do you really trust God with your writing career?” You answer. “Of course I trust God.” I ask. “Then why do you spend hours every day jumping on the… Read more »
Publicity, Platform and Social Media — Ruth L. Snyder
Recently I read two opposing opinions on publicity, platform, and social media: one by Sandra Beckwith and the other by Ewan Morrison. Sandra says, “We’ll talk about how to create and use the single most effective publicity tool for both fiction and nonfiction.” Ewan Morrison counters with, “Do you want to spend 80% of your… Read more »
10 Twitter Resources for Writers — Ruth L. Snyder
Now that you know the basics of Twitter you’re ready to dive in deeper. There are many topics we could discuss about Twitter. However, each writer has different reasons for using Twitter which will affect what he or she wants to learn. Here are some resources I’ve found helpful.