Did you know that one of the keywords that pops up more frequently than many other felt needs is community? Relatable, shared-value, safe community is a heart-longing, even if unexpressed or resisted.
A high percentage of writers are introverts, …
// by Cynthia Ruchti// 11 Comments
Did you know that one of the keywords that pops up more frequently than many other felt needs is community? Relatable, shared-value, safe community is a heart-longing, even if unexpressed or resisted.
A high percentage of writers are introverts, …
// by Barb Roose// 2 Comments
If you are a writer actively pitching your novel or non-fiction, but you still dabble in children’s books, and you’re feeling the hankering to ramp up your YouTube channel, is it helpful or harmful to broadcast all your creative outlets …
Four Measures to Self-Audit Your Author Brand for ConsistencyRead More
// by Mary DeMuth// 16 Comments
One thing I struggle to resolve is this idea of good ambition and selfish ambition. I know of a couple authors who tend toward Me-Monster-ness, and, because of that, I fear I’ll become that too. I know the authors …
The Author Marketing Conundrum: Me Monster or Plumber?Read More
// by Mary DeMuth// 26 Comments
Marketing your book is difficult, and it’s hard to discover your unique marketing pathway.
There’s a familiar Old Testament story about David and Saul that struck me. David is ready to face the giant Goliath, so he slips on the …
// by Barb Roose// 26 Comments
A few weeks ago, I decided to record a video of myself making a potato, corn and poblano pepper chowder. I channeled my inner-Millennial and sourced the recipe ingredients from my local farmers market. I roasted those poblanos and let …
Write-to-Video: 10 Ideas & Solutions to Create Captivating Video Content For Your AudienceRead More
// by Cynthia Ruchti// 10 Comments
blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
Marketing or madness? They don’t have to be synonymous.
Did I ever tell you about the high-pressure fudge salesman who accosted my daughter and me with marketing gone mad? One would not think high-pressure and fudge would …
// by Wendy Lawton// 11 Comments
Your first question may be: What is SIP? It stands for Shelter in Place, a term we didn’t even think about three months ago. These SIP activities are suggestions which may strengthen our writing but are also distracting and …
// by Cynthia Ruchti// 17 Comments
blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
You’re in a writing food truck race. Were you aware of that already? If you are, how’s it going? Sales good? Lines of customers waiting for your burgers? Media attention? Images of your food truck and burgers …
// by Wendy Lawton// 5 Comments
// by Rachelle Gardner// 16 Comments
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
We know you probably get tired of talking about platform… about building those mailing lists, and engaging on social media, and connecting with your audience. But it has never been more important that you do those things. …