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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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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
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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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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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
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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 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
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.
