It’s no secret that authors seek inspiration from the world around them. In fact, many authors even create mood boards to help spark creativity. By bringing this technique into the digital age, you can share some of these details with your readers. Offering an insider’s perspective can help to keep Read more…
Did you know that content you post on Facebook has the potential to reach beyond your followers? After a user engages with your post, it may be shown to their friends and followers. This in turn presents you with an awesome opportunity to attract new fans! Facebook alerts users to Read more…
As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words! This makes it extremely tempting to add images to blog posts and newsletters. But is that photo you’ve got your eye on really free to use? Join me on a journey to investigate a photo’s origin! One of Read more…
Do you love Twitter, but find the vocabulary confusing? Fear not, friends! Today, I’m hosting a crash course in Twitter terminology. Let’s walk through some colloquialisms commonly used on the platform. Direct Message (DM) – A private interaction between two Twitter users. DMs can be accessed via the Messages tab Read more…
Some people just love to share their opinion. Today I’m going to teach you how to leverage people’s desire to broadcast their beliefs for your own good! No, I’m not encouraging you to open Pandora’s Box of bad ideas. I’m talking about sparking a conversation with fans by running a Read more…
Ever wish you could gather all of your fans in one room to have a chat? Thanks to Facebook Groups, getting readers together is easier than ever! But I already have a Facebook Page, do I really need a Facebook Group too? Yes! While a Facebook Page is a great Read more…
When promoting a new book, authors enjoy a myriad of options that stretch far beyond links to buy. While providing purchase links is undoubtedly important, pursuing editorial opportunities will help to entice more readers. Behind the Scenes Look Take readers behind the scenes by sharing interesting tidbits related to your Read more…
You’ve seen it before — a retweet in your Twitter feed with the comment, “Thread.” No, you won’t find a sewing tutorial attached! In this case, thread refers to a series of connected tweets composed by a single account. A Twitter thread links related thoughts that can’t be expressed in Read more…
What the heck is a hashtag? The ‘pound’ sign of the past isn’t restricted to phones any longer — as social media blossomed and flowed into an ongoing conversation, this beloved symbol received a new lease on life! But when should you use hashtags, and where? Memorize these five dos Read more…
Some things just go together: chocolate and peanut butter, spaghetti and meatballs, blue and orange. Yes, you read that right! Blue and orange are a perfect match when it comes to creating contrast in images. In fact, they’re part of a larger group called complementary colors — warm and cool Read more…