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Tag: Social media
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How to Get (Many) Comments on Your Blog
*Please note this is now an older post. It’s still helpful, but for more updated tips on marketing your name or brand to the public, please see the note at the end of this post. The first thing I noticed about Nina Badzin was her Twitter following, which eventually led me to her blog.…
Shari Lopatin
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Top 5 Posts to Develop a (Solid) Online Presence
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 Exposition, and you can read how I turned from hater to believer. But until then,…
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Top 8 Reasons to STEP AWAY from the Computer
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 angry (and scared) as I was when it happened, I learned something that day: Taking…
Shari Lopatin
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The 3 Questions EVERY Blogger Must Ask Themselves
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 Side (a.k.a. public relations). And somewhere along the way, I decided if I wanted to…
Shari Lopatin
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Have You Heard? New Social Network for READERS
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 its full launch about a week ago, reported GalleyCat. According to the article, inReads is…
Shari Lopatin
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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 Some of the information may therefore be outdated.* The first time I heard of Hootsuite, I laughed.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
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Q&A: Jane Friedman, Former ‘Writer’s Digest’ Publisher, Tells All
*Please note this is an older post from my blog, but it’s still highly relevant today. However, if you would like more updated tips on promoting yourself to the public as a writer, sign up for my free monthly e-newsletter on Substack, Public Perception. I have a VERY special treat for you today. Jane Friedman,…
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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
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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
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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,…