All the “weirdos,” all the “stupids,” all the “oddballs.” I’m proud to walk among you, because my uniqueness is what makes my writing stand out. Were you ever bullied as a kid? Forced to give up your milk money? Endured … Continue reading
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I am so excited to announce that today, I was featured on the ever-popular copywriting site, ProBlogger! My post? 6 Steps to a Loyal Blog Following Only a week ago, when Nina Badzin posted about getting more comments on your blog, … Continue reading
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The first thing I noticed about Nina Badzin was her Twitter following, which eventually led me to her blog. It’s a GREAT read, by the way. But something extraordinary caught my eye about Nina’s blog. On a consistent basis, Nina … Continue reading
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I’ve been hearing it everywhere lately: StumbleUpon drives more traffic to your site than any other social bookmarking service. But is the traffic GOOD traffic? By this, I mean do people stop and read your work? Do they comment on … Continue reading
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I’ve somehow evolved into the very thing I promised myself I’d never become: a media strategist. You see, once upon a time, I was a newspaper reporter, a.k.a. a Jedi Knight. Then, the evil economy forced me into the Dark … Continue reading
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Ever wonder what those big-time New York City editors look for in a story pitch? Or how successful authors pulled off a great book deal? Today, journalist and author Caitlin Kelly shares some of her secrets as a former senior editor … Continue reading
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Ever since I met Melissa Crytzer Fry, I’ve been AMAZED how she draws parallels between the tiniest details in nature and the writing process. Today, I’m happy to introduce Melissa to you–as the third (and final) writer/blogger in my networking project. … Continue reading
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How many times have I heard a (professional) writer tell me, “I really need an idea box?” Let me count the ways … What is an idea box? Simply put: it’s a box you keep close to your favorite writing … Continue reading
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The first time I heard of Hootsuite, I laughed. Hard. I mean seriously, who uses an owl for a mascot? Regardless of my first impression, Hootsuite has turned into a lifesaver for me–and it could for you, too. What is … Continue reading
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I have a VERY special treat for you today. Jane Friedman, former publisher of “Writer’s Digest” and publishing industry expert, agreed to a Q&A for “Rogue Writer.” Jane took time from her busy schedule to answer 10 questions, so that … Continue reading
I recently began a networking project with three other professional writers. And let me tell you, these ladies have a LOT of great advice to offer. Therefore, I’ve invited each one to write a guest post for “Shari Lopatin: Rogue … Continue reading
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I used to hate Twitter. No, seriously–I did. Until I discovered its networking power. Less than six months ago, I opened my account. I initially had six followers, most of whom were personal friends. I couldn’t, for the life of me, … Continue reading
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I bet Adam and Eve never saw this phrase coming thousands of years after that dang apple. Nevertheless, here it is: The Curse of Knowledge. “What in God’s name is she talking about?” you might ask. Well, it’s the golden piece … Continue reading
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I am finally a person. After all these years, my bank has deemed me “Platinum-worthy,” at last. I received my new debit card via mail the other day. Not because I ordered it, but because my other three-year-old card expired March 1. Here’s a little … Continue reading
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For the first time ever, self-published authors may have a shot at placing their books on the shelves of Barnes and Noble–so to speak. This news, reported in a Feb. 24 article published by GalleyCat on Mediobistro.com, comes right as Borders … Continue reading
Shari Lopatin is an award-winning Arizona writer, journalist, and media strategist who's been published regionally, and nationally. She began her career as a newspaper reporter and now writes both creatively and for the corporate world, doubling as a media strategist. She blogs every other Thursday about writing tips, funny stories, industry news, and media strategies.
