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Oct'16

Top 3 Tools for Building a Readership



Most of us write with the intention of being read. That’s not always the primary goal. Perhaps we want to simply write the stories burning inside us. Perhaps writing is cathartic or even (dare I say) fun. But in our core, we are storytellers. We want to reach humanity with our words. And to do that, we’ve got to find a way to put our words and stories in front of those who will read them and be moved by them.

Thankfully, we live in an age of constant communication. The Internet provides infinite outlets to reach potential readers. But it’s easy to get lost in the chaos of websites and forums. It’s best to focus our attention on a few effective tools to meet and engage readers, remembering that the goal isn’t to reach as many people as possible, but to get to know people and to earn their trust through honest engagement. No one will take the time to read your writing if they don’t trust that you have something to say. ...

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03

Aug'16

Twitter Vs. Facebook: Tips for Writers

Social media is key to helping readers find your writing, whether you’re promoting your blog, your book or your stories. But each social media platform is a different beast, and platforms take time to master. Here is a simple guide to help you tame these two monster social media sites. ...

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Sep'15

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May'15

20 questions and a selfie: A day in the life of fantasy writer and author by proxy Sahara Foley

For this installment of “20 Questions and a Selfie,” we catch up with fantasy writer and author by proxy Sahara …

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05

May'15

20 questions and a selfie: A day in the life of middle-grade and YA fantasy author Daniel Parsons

For this installment of “20 Questions and a Selfie,” we catch up with Daniel Parsons, middle-grade and young adult fantasy …

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27

Feb'15

20 questions and a selfie: A day in the life of 12th house astrologer Anne Whitaker

Though the uninitiated may be intimidated by, if not downright skeptical of, the apparent mysticism of astrology, Anne's practical approach makes learning and interpreting the signs of the zodiac more accessible, even to a complete novice.

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