Tag: blog

• How Can Hootsuite Help Busy Writers (or anyone else)?

  *Please note: this post is now more than five years old. Some of the information may therefore be outdated.* The first time I heard of Hootsuite, I laughed.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…

  Shari Lopatin

  May 16, 2011

  Media Strategy/Marketing Tips, Writing Tips

  blog, blogging, books, branding, Communications, Hootsuite, marketing, Social media, Twitter, Writing

• Perfecting the Chocolate Chip Cookie

  I’m a foodie–with an unfortunate addiction to sweets. That’s why I clicked with Leah Singer, the second writer I’m introducing, who’s part of a special networking project (a few weeks ago, you met V.V. Denman). Leah blogs at “Leah’s Thoughts,” and like me, she loves food, family and words. I’d like you to join me in…

  Shari Lopatin

  May 9, 2011

  Guest Posts

  blog, blogging, Creativity, food, inspiration, Leah Singer, Writer’s Block, Writing

• Burglars Beware! Why to NEVER Rob a Writer’s Home

  I used to write poetry during math class.  I never would have guessed those poems would come in handy a decade later (a.k.a. last Monday), when burglars decided to break into my home, steal my computer and snatch my lighters. Yeah, really. All my lighters. Really, being a writer, I don’t own much else of…

  Shari Lopatin

  April 25, 2011

  Funny Life Stories

  blog, blogging, humor, life, Writing

• 5 Killer Twitter Tips: Expand Your Network Power!

  *Please note: this post is now more than five years old. Some of the information may therefore be outdated.* I used to hate Twitter.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…

  Shari Lopatin

  March 21, 2011

  Media Strategy/Marketing Tips

  blog, blogging, branding, business, Communications, marketing, media, PR, Social media, socialmedia, Twitter, Writing

• The Curse of Knowledge–Do You Have It?

  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 of advice for any writer OR business owner trying get a message to the public.…

  Shari Lopatin

  March 14, 2011

  Writing Tips

  blog, blogging, business, Communications, journalism, marketing, PR, professional development, Social media, socialmedia, Writing

• 4 Ways a Journalist Can Help Creative Writers

  A creative writer once referred to me as a “writing scientist.” I laughed at the time. But the more I think of it, as a journalist, I am a writing scientist. My degree is a Bachelor of SCIENCE in Journalism. There is a science to being a reporter, but over the years, I’ve discovered there…

  Shari Lopatin

  February 15, 2011

  Writing Tips

  blog, blogging, Communications, Creativity, journalism, marketing, Writing

• No Experts in Social Media (but . . .)

  *Please note: this post is now more than five years old. Some of the information may not be relevant anymore.* In the midst of researching strategies to better your blog and its following, you run across a self-proclaimed “social media expert.” RUN! Run far, far away! There are no experts in social media. That’s because,…

  Shari Lopatin

  January 25, 2011

  Media Strategy/Marketing Tips

  blog, blogging, branding, Communications, Creativity, journalism, marketing, professional development, Social media, Writing