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
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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
Write the Book First
Which comes first? The book or the bling? I've been stumbling across more and more writers who construct book trailers, book-based websites, book covers, and Facebook pages LONG before the first draft of their book is complete. While it is advisable to establish an author platform before you publish, how much is too much? Does … Continue reading Write the Book First