News: The Christian PEN Proofreaders and Editors Network is offering a four-week online class entitled Marketing Your Services beginning Monday, May 20, 2013. Details here. I am the instructor, and I will post the lesson on a Google group each … Continue reading
Networking, getting to know editors and other writers, is absolutely necessary for getting your work published. The more contacts you have, the more likely you will get a lead on a market that fits your work. In my last online … Continue reading
Have you wondered why birds gather on utility wires like the ones in this picture? While I’m sure there’s some deep, dark secret as to why they do that, I’d say they’re probably networking. They perch high above the action … Continue reading
Continuing the series on social media for writers, today I’ll share what I’ve learned about Twitter, the micro-blogging tool. If you are not familiar with Twitter, go to this article on Wikipedia now. Instead of having friends as on Facebook, … Continue reading
In my last post, I promised to share my experiences with social media. I have not experimented with all of the possible methods. I primarily use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Follow the links in the previous sentence to see my … Continue reading
Most aspiring authors know they need to build their network of writers, editors, and publishers. They know that they need to understand the publishing industry so that they can be positioned to sell their book or articles. In my previous … Continue reading
In the last few posts, I’ve talked about the Product and Promotion components of a Four P’s marketing plan for writers. See the Golden Rule Marketing article for a quick review of the Four P’s. Next, let’s move on to … Continue reading
Do you Twitter? Are you on Facebook, MySpace, Shoutlife? YouTube? Have you found that it helps promote your writing career? I’ve been on Twitter and Facebook for several months, and I’m not sure yet whether it’s worth the time required … Continue reading