Attention all authors! Chris the Story Reading Ape is hosting Author Susan M. Toy for a five part series, "Authors - Marketing Yourself and Your Work." Don't miss this series! Hop over to Chris' blog and check out the countdown on the right-hand column. While you're there, check out some of the other informative articles … Continue reading #AUTHORS – DON’T MISS the upcoming series – #Marketing Yourself and your Work…
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Make a Difference in the Writing Community
Most authors at one time or another have dreamed of taking the writing world by storm with a breakout bestselling novel. I'm sure most of us still harbor hope this will happen. Regardless of sales or monetary success, we can still make a difference in the writing community. Whether you're published or still writing your first novel, you … Continue reading Make a Difference in the Writing Community
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12 Tips on How NOT to host a 30-minute #Podcast, #Radio Show or #Google+/#Youtube #HOA
Here is an excellent How To article by Sally Ember, Ed.D. For authors or bloggers who are considering starting their own online radio show, these are points to consider.
I’ve tuned in to some very engaging shows presided over by professional, organized hosts. And I’ve tuned in to some shows that are somewhat lacking.
Hosting your own podcast or radio show is not for everyone. But if you do decide to give it a try, please read this post first!
12 Tips on How NOT to host a 30-minute #Podcast, #Radio Show or #Google+/#Youtube #HOA
Based on my having attended, listened to and/or watched many such shows in the past eighteen months that could have been SO MUCH BETTER, I give you this list of DON’Ts:
- Do not waste your show’s time. That means you cannot spend the first 5 or more minutes reading the names of everyone who is attending when you only have 30 minutes for your show. I know there is a prevailing “wisdom” that “everyone likes to hear their name said,” but, honestly: when you have dozens or hundreds of viewers and only 30 minutes, it’s just not practical or useful for your overall broadcast. Furthermore, audience members can go to the event page and see everyone’s names for ourselves, in most cases. Similarly, don’t spend time making announcements you can post. If you only have…
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8 Ways to Make People on Twitter Want to Stab Us IN THE FACE
Exactly this!!! Kristen Lamb is a genius. Tip #4 is one of my biggest pet peeves. If you use True Twit, or a similar service, stop right now. Just stop.
I’ve been guilty of 5 and 8 to some extent. I go on huge retweeting/link sharing sprees and forget to create original, engaging content.
Before you use Twitter, please read this excellent article.
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One would think a lot of what I teach about social media (Twitter) would be self-explanatory, but hey…we live in a world where a box of frozen corn dogs has a warning that I need to REMOVE the corn dogs from the box BEFORE placing in oven. Hell, who KNEW?
As a social media expert, I run into all kinds of strange behavior and tips that make me scratch my head. Social media is social, meaning it’s supposed to be an extension of how we might interact with other human beings in person. Today’s post (obviously) is tongue-and-cheek, but humor can be the best teacher even if we’ve oopsed.
Tip #1—Only Use Automation
Writing a 140 characters is SUPER time-consuming. We aren’t Jack London. Besides, people LOVE talking to robots. I know when I feel lonely, I call AT&T because I know a human being will NEVER…
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