Email Newsletters by Tracy Krauss
With so much hype on social media, it might seem like email is outdated. Guess what? Email is still the most reliable and controllable place for you to market your writing. Should social media be part of your platform? Yes. But don’t neglect email. It’s the best way to communicate directly with your audience. I’m
Schedule Some Sanity by Tracy Krauss
Last time I talked about the importance of having a plan. Scheduling in time to write is possibly the most valuable thing a writer can do to increase productivity, and therefore, overall satisfaction. I recommend one hour of real writing each day. (For me, afternoons are best.) My schedule includes everything else that happens regularly,
Plan for Success by Tracy Krauss
Last year I retired from teaching public school full time and took a part-time position as an online teacher/consultant with a large distance learning school in southern BC. The advantages are that I can work from home, meaning I can pretty much set my own hours and never have to worry about my wardrobe. (Downside
Foray into a Facebook Party by Tracy Krauss
Foray into a Facebook Party I recently launched my eighth novel, Three Strand Cord, and decided to add a new dimension to my launch day plans. I hosted a Facebook party! While this may not be new to some, it was new to me. I had participated in an authors’ online party before as part
No Limits or Know Limits? by Tracy Krauss
No Limits or Know Limits? We can’t all be good at everything – no matter how much we wish it were true. Knowing one’s own strengths and weaknesses is the first step toward success no matter what the situation, but never more so than for those hoping to ‘make it’ as an independent author. Putting