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Two weekends ago, I spent my Saturday and Sunday in Washington, D.C. (for the first time—yeah!) at the 7th Annual Military Blogging Conference … and an interesting subject arose during one of the panels. Are blogs dying? And therefore, subsequently, is the … Continue reading
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I’m going to let you in on a little social media secret. It’s one I’ve picked up while working as a media strategist for both my day-job, and as my own consultant (not to mention, building MY readership, as a … Continue reading
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So, have you heard about James Erwin, the writer who made it famous from Des Moines, IA, because his Reddit post landed him a writing gig for Hollywood? Mashable wrote an article about him earlier this week (which is why … Continue reading
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I first learned about The Daily Source because they followed me on Twitter. Just another wannabe online news outlet, I initially thought. Boy, was I wrong! After checking out their follower count (20,000+), I decided to give them a follow-back. … Continue reading
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It’s not just for companies. It’s not just for marketers. Content marketing can be applied to anyone or anything seeking exposure: Authors/writers Business owners Non-profits Newsrooms You name it! And, content marketing is a GREAT way to increase your audience. Writers, … 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
A year ago, I hated—and I mean hated—anything social media. I’m a traditional writer, and blogs destroyed my field: journalism. Right? Well, only partially. In a few weeks, my story, “Death of a Dream,” will premier on the new Anthem … Continue reading
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Today I have six bloggers and writers I want you to meet. Not only were they the first six to comment on my post this Monday recognizing my 1-year blog birthday (thus the special post today), but each has a unique … Continue reading
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Exactly one year ago today (Sept. 19, 2010), Rogue Writer was born. The infant post? Writer’s Block Anonymous. In all actuality, I first began my blog a few months before then. However, it was something completely different: a gardening blog … Continue reading
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Back in April, a pack of wild teenagers stole my laptop computer right from the desk in my home. You can read about that fateful day from my post, “Burglars Beware! Why to NEVER Rob a Writer’s Home.” However, as … 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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If you’re a new author trying to publicize your book, a gold mine just landed before your eyes. All you have to do, is reach out and grab the riches. I’m talking about the new “inReads” social network, which celebrated … Continue reading
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This past weekend, I hit a milestone–and it’s thanks to YOU. I finally reached 20,000 visits to my blog. I began blogging a year ago, and in fact, this blog’s original theme/title was “Peanuts and Watermelon.” But then, sometime in … 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.
