Social Media Examiner ran a great piece by content marketing expert Patricia Redsicker on July 23rd about Digital Trends for 2013. Some interesting research results from the 2013 Infinite Dial Report by Edison Research reveal that internet usage, including online
Robert Galbraith vs. JK Rowling: A Case for Author Branding!
A week ago it was revealed that The Cuckoo’s Calling, written under the pseudonym of Robert Galbraith, was really written by J.K. Rowling of Harry Potter fame. The book went from a respectable 8,500 in sales in three months for
Twitter for Authors: Favorite, Retweet or Reply?
The question comes up a lot – is it better to “favorite” a tweet you like, or “retweet” it. And what about “@reply?” Here’s the least you need to know: Favorite Clicking Favorite on a tweet is more often used
Five Tips to Start a Thriving Writers Group
The best thing I ever did for my writing was to join a writers group. When I relocated from Chicago to Charleston, SC, I bumped into a local group (a chapter of the South Carolina Writers Workshop) and was enthralled
How to Make Your Author Website User Friendly
Yes, readers want to get to know authors and their books. But when is information “TMI” – too much information? According to WWW website designer Kendra Haskins, “Always view your site from the prospective of a visitor. They’re not going
The REAL Power of Linked In for Authors
LinkedIn is a social media marketing tool too often overlooked by authors as “that’s for business” or “it’s just about finding a job.” Nothing could be further from the truth. LinkedIn packs a serious marketing punch, primarily through its groups,
Author Social Media: What the Experts Say
Where Writers Win isn’t the only source for great writer advice on the World Wide Web. So, following a hectic holiday we actually had the rare chance to catch up with several recent articles we’re loving about author social media