Last month we discussed the power of Instagram to reach your readers. But that isn’t the only successful platform. In fact, Twitter may be the dreamboat of social media for authors. And it isn’t hard to see why. Let’s look at a few things most writers love: Writing thoughtful or quirky sentences Collaboration with other
You may have read our post about why you need a professional photo. But have you considered that you can use photography to market your work? Instagram has 500 million daily users and the engagement rates on Instagram is 15x higher than Facebook. It has an edge on Twitter, too. With that many people, your
Advice for Authors Who Want Positive Press By Desireé Duffy, Founder of Black Château As an author, one of your goals for a successful book promotion strategy is securing media interviews. Talking about your book’s message to your potential readers is a vital component of your PR and marketing mix. While every author hopes for high-profile
Can You Resist These Books? Mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, adventure, empowerment: which type of book intrigues you the most? Read these tantalizing book excerpts and see if you simply must read more, or if you’re able to resist the allure. You be the judge, you might be surprised at which book piques your interest. Baker’s Dozen: A Lexi Fagan Mystery
The Write Time Is Now: 4 Ways to Overcome Your Writing Obstacles By Desireé Duffy As first seen on equites.com So, you’re a writer, but you never find time to write? Projects pile up, deadlines go whooshing by — making the sound that Douglas Adams so enjoyed — and you sit slumped over a keyboard
Summer is here! Before heading out the door to enjoy the warm weather, make sure you have your sunglasses, sunblock, and don’t forget that summer book. Take a look at the summer’s hottest reads and stock up on your reading list. Find the book that’s just right to take on vacation, bring to the beach, or read
Your 2004 Cellphone Headshot Doesn’t Cut It: Why You Need Professional Photography Now Article first appeared on Equities.com One of the most important—but frequently neglected—tools an author needs, is a headshot or portrait. As someone who has worked in public relations, and who promotes authors and personalities, I’ve seen my share of headshots that worked against
Until the beginning of 2023, authors and creative minds consistently held the belief that machine learning and creativity were incompatible. The conviction remained that as long as one infused their writing with genuine human emotion and passion, their uniquely crafted and eloquent words would always remain uniquely human. During a presentation at The Relatable Voice
Do you struggle with creating writing that fulfills your passion as opposed to that which fills your pocketbook? Are you in a conundrum about which path to follow? Or can you make these seemingly parallel roads converge? With over two decades in marketing, branding, and PR, particularly focusing on writers who are both creative and
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Books That Make You Introduces Editorial Book Reviews Authors and readers urged to brace themselves for lots of bookish fun with BTMY Book Reviews and Exclusive Promotional Opportunities. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA — Books That Make You (BTMY), the leading online platform for booklovers and authors, introduces editorial-style book reviews. With BTMY Book
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