Every once in a while, as I’m planning my blog posts for the upcoming week, I’ll think to myself, “You haven’t had a post lately with a lot of comments. Which of the posts in your queue will solicit a lot of feedback?” Because what blogger doesn’t like feedback? Comments are proof that someone’s actually […]
If there’s a secret to growing any blog with a personal component, it’s this: Blog about where you want to go, not where you are. Where you are can be interesting, entertaining even. But where you want to go engages us on a totally different level. Because when you share where you want to go, […]
Since I launched my eguide on starting a social-media consulting biz, several people have asked how I help small businesses and organizations build online communities. When you run a social media campaign for a company, how do you go about doing it? It differs according to each client. It also differs according to your consulting […]
During a recent blog-coaching session with the fabulous Sarah Bagley, we were brainstorming how to grow her readership. (Yes, I’m offering blog coaching for individuals!) And Sarah had an ah-ha moment that was rather genius, one that’s worth sharing with you. She used to focus on commenting on other people’s blogs to lure them to […]
In my latest survey, many of you said you’d like to read more about how to take a Leap in life. So I’m giving you just that — in a newsletter that’s delivered right to your inbox! This isn’t one of those annoying newsletters that clog your inbox every day and repeat word-for-word what you’ve […]
If you’re looking for advice, ideas and inspiration about writing and publishing, here’s a new blog you should visit: WordServe Water Cooler. It’s a group effort by the authors of WordServe Literary Agency (the home of my agent), and with more than 30 contributors, you’re sure to learn something there every day. Most of the […]
Before we get to today’s post, I’d like to introduce you to this month’s sponsor, Lisa Romeo. Not only does she have an awesome blog, she also offers coaching, editing, and two online classes this fall, Writing Bootcamp and Memoir/Creative Nonfiction Writing. I can vouch for these because a friend has taken two classes with […]
This post is for everyone who has more than one blog or Twitter account — or is thinking about having more than one. After all, once you recognize the benefits of social media, it’s easy to get sucked into the more-is-better mindset. A Twitter account for your dog! Your business! Your book! A character in […]
I launched my own business more than a year ago, helping businesses and organizations use social media. Since then, dozens of people have asked me how I do it. How do I get clients? How much do I charge? How do I juggle my side biz with my day job? Some of those questions stem […]
A few geeks say: Yay, a new online tool! Most everyone says: Oh no, another social network to keep track of…