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
Every time I run low on business cards, I get in a dither about it. I usually get them from Vistaprint using one of their designs. This time, though, I’m either designing it myself or having a local designer do … Continue reading
Guest post by Lettie K. Burress, www.writingforhim.com I am good with ideas and words. I am not good with technology – it has been difficult for me to stay even partially current with computers and social media. I try, but … 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
A few weeks ago, I posted a survey asking readers to vote on content topics for Blog4Writers. Respondents indicated that they were interested in marketing (promotion, networking) with the websites and blogs topic coming in second. Also, I’m a member … Continue reading
The recent Blog4Writers survey indicated that Blog4writers readers most want marketing articles. A couple of commenters wanted to know more about blogging. Since promotion is a component of marketing, and blogging is a method of promotion, I’m sharing my blogging … Continue reading
How old is the photo on your Web site or business card? If it’s more than two years old, it’s probably time to get another one. If you’ve changed your hair color or style, that’s another reason to have a … 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