A Blog for Every Topic

A Blog for Every Topic

Just when I think I have finally mastered my schedule of writing, teaching, blogging and social media-ing, my agent says I need one more task. Since I’m writing a book about dealing with addiction/mental illness from a loved one’s standpoint, I need a blog about that too. Nothing too hard about that, right?Writing Tip for Today: […]

Social Media Efficiency and the Writer

Social Media Efficiency and the Writer

Last night’s platform-building class gained some progress despite the balmy weather outside. While attendance was down, those who showed got individual attention from me and the more advanced students. Writers wanted to understand how to gain a blog following and how to keep their social media experience brief and efficient.Writing Tip for Today: What are some […]

Growing Your Writer Blog

A number of readers pointed out that after months or years of writing regular blog posts, they still had small followings and/or the same folks commented post after post. While it is very frustrating to put out effort and not see much of a return, you can do some things to grow your blog.Writing Tip […]

Writers: Are You Ready to Blog?

Writers: Are You Ready to Blog?

 Every week, I’m asked at least once, “Do I really need to blog?” I’ve touched on this before, but the subject of writers needing to have current blogs is tomorrow evening’s topic in the platform-building class. And the answer, it still seems, is “yes.”Writing Tip for Today: I’m hearing some buzz that blogging may be […]