This is a great follow up post to Facebook Etiquette for Authors. I wish I would have written this, but sadly, I'm sort of hopeless when it comes to Twitter. I'm so glad Leona put together this excellent post advising authors on the Do's and Don'ts of Twitter. Personally, I know there are a few … Continue reading Twitter Etiquette For Authors
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Facebook Etiquette for Authors
Facebook. It can be a fun social tool, an addictive time-sucker, or both. It can also be a useful part of your author platform. If you're like me, you probably didn't come into the world of social media knowing exactly what to do and how to do it. And I'll bet you didn't learn Facebook … Continue reading Facebook Etiquette for Authors
HOW to get promotion for yourself and your book …
Another great post full of fabulous advice. How can I not share this with all my authorly friends?
Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing
Two days ago I wrote a blog post that proved to be the most popular, in terms of reach and reaction, of any I’ve ever written! Thanks to everyone who read, liked, shared, reblogged, followed my blog, and commented on it. I guess I hit a nerve with the topic of authors behaving badly and how to avoid becoming one. It seems this kind of behaviour is definitely prevalent and a problem on social media, because so many of you agreed with me and my guests who also offered quotes on experiences they’d had dealing with these self-centred authors.
I took a negative tact on that last post, because it’s a fun angle to come from with this kind of list, and I’ve had success with that approach in the past. It also allows me to write in a humorous and sarcastic voice – which I hope was the voice…
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The Reader-Friendly Blog
Sometimes I stalk authors. If an author posts a particularly intriguing article on a blog, or if an author interacts with me on a social media platform, I might get curious about the author's work. I want to find out more about their books. I might even want to buy one of their novels. If I'm … Continue reading The Reader-Friendly Blog
Editors: It Takes One to Know One
Editors. We all need one. Or do we? I know a few authors who successfully self-edit, but for the most part, authors rely on editors to perfect their books prior to publication. But how do authors find the right editor for their book? Some rely on references from friends. Others carefully review samples of the … Continue reading Editors: It Takes One to Know One