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Black Château in the Top 20 Digital Marketing Agencies in Los Angeles

Black Château is listed among the top 20 digital marketing agencies in Los Angeles: DesignRush Top 20 Digital Marketing Agencies for 2021. The list is curated by DesignRush, which is an online marketplace that helps people find and compare the most qualified professionals and agencies from marketing, branding, website design, and app development services. After

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You Mean Some People PAY for Social Media Promotions?

There is a common misconception that social media is free or that it is easy to do because you just need to post compelling content, and then new fans and customers will naturally find you, follow you, and automatically buy your book or service. Easy peasy, right? After all, your 14-year-old niece has 10,000 followers

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LinkedIn for Writers

In the same way that auditioning is part of the job for actors, self-promotion is important for writers. It’s a great way to make vital connections and keep your name out there. Networking is a powerful tool for anyone who is creative, an author, or a business leader. One of the best tools you can

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In a Writing Slump? Try a Little Exercise!

You’ve heard the jokes about having a “writer’s body.” Maybe you’ve made them yourself. It’s not about weight. Instead, it’s usually about our fitness and health. We’re sedentary as a rule, and there are dozens of studies out there that show that a sedentary lifestyle can be damaging to our health. It’s so easy to

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Why the Twitter Writing Community Might Make You Love It Again

Many authors from the Twitter writing community have spoken about their love/hate relationship with Twitter. We all know it can be a toxic place. There are trolls in every Twitter cave, and conspiracy theories abound. Everyone is canceled, then celebrated, then canceled again. We all know the pitfalls, and yet…  Like any well-written fantasy, the

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Are You Ready to Be Zoom-Sational?

How to Get Ready for Your Virtual Panel, Interview or Online Event The pandemic means that many of us are turning on our computer cameras to do online conferences, media interviews, and other online events using Zoom. The same goes for other platforms like StreamYard, Skype, or maybe even the old schoolers still on Google

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The BookFest® Spring 2025 Schedule Features Nicholas Delbanco, Peter James, and Dr. Raye Mitchell

The BookFest® Spring 2025 Schedule Features Nicholas Delbanco, Peter James, and Dr. Raye Mitchell

The online bookish adventure returns April 5th–6th with Beth Freely, Chelle Honiker, Mark Leslie, Denise Mullinex, Nick Thacker, Cameron Sutter, and more. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Los Angeles, CA – The BookFest Adventure® returns for its 11th biannual virtual event on April 5th and 6th, 2025. The Spring 2025 edition features Nicholas Delbanco, acclaimed author of “The Years,”

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Navigating Political Questions in Author Interviews

Navigating Political Questions in Author Interviews: Your Media Guide

You’ve been looking forward to this media interview all week. You’re excited to talk to one of your favorite podcasters about your book—its world-building, its unforgettable characters, maybe even your best writing advice. But then, just a few questions in, the conversation takes an unexpected turn—straight into politics. This is why navigating political questions in

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Grinelle “Buzz” Desjarlais author of Saving KC

French Flap Paperback Edition of “Saving KC” by Grinnell Desjarlais Offers Dual Endings with Expanded Distribution

The speculative historical fiction novel with dual endings now available in a French flap paperback, expanding its reach via Pathway Book Service in 2025.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Auburn, WA – Due to popular demand, Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais’s acclaimed novel “Saving KC” now releases in a French flap paperback edition on February 18, 2025. Featuring its

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