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Helpful Tools to use for Pinterest

Are you curious what are the top Tools for Pinterest recommended for 2015?  This week’s topic at #pinchat was about... Read more »

Comment | January 19, 2015, 10:57 am

How to use Pinterest Analytics

In this video, you’ll learn how to use Pinterest Analytics to learn more about your audience and see how Pins... Read more »

Comment | January 17, 2015, 2:29 pm

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Tips for Getting More Traffic From Search

Did you know that traffic from search engines usually makes up 50 to 60 percent of traffic to any website?... Read more »

Comment | January 12, 2015, 11:31 am

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12 Ways to Use Your Blog to Achieve Expert Status

A blog provides a useful tool for authors, especially nonfiction authors. Not only does it help you become discoverable to... Read more »

Comment | January 12, 2015, 5:59 am

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Bootstrap Marketing 101 for Authors

Best marketing tips we’ve heard in a LONG time! From Pragmatic Mom: Which Social Media Platforms Should I Use? This is... Read more »

Comment | January 6, 2015, 11:29 am

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Writers: What Are You Afraid Of?

This is how Karen Henley, an author I am working with described her fear of promoting her books. I had... Read more »

Comment | January 2, 2015, 12:45 pm

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The BookBaby Blog’s Top 10 Articles From 2014

From The BookBaby Blog: We published a lot of articles this year, providing independent authors with free tips on how to write,... Read more »

Comment | December 30, 2014, 5:43 pm

5 Top Tips on Using Twitter Effectively – David Schneider Twitter for Business

David Schneider shares 5 Top Tips on using Twitter to promote your business! Our favorite tip: Be human! Act as... Read more »

Comment | December 15, 2014, 6:00 pm

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How to Grow Your Email List Using Pinterest

Want to grow your email list? You might not think of harnessing the power of Pinterest first, but it’s quickly... Read more »

Comment | December 9, 2014, 3:00 pm

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What To Post & When To Post It on 9 Important Social Networks

Chris Robley shares social media tips that all authors, illustrators, and anyone else who is building their business online will... Read more »

3 comments | December 8, 2014, 3:15 pm

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Holiday Shopping: #GiveaBook to a Child in Need

Penguin Random House is partnering with aid organization, Save the Children, to donate books to U.S. children in need this... Read more »

Comment | December 1, 2014, 1:30 pm

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500 years of books now on Flickr: changing the way we see books permanently

Did you know that Flickr is partnering up with Georgetown University fellow Kalev Leetaru and the Internet Archive? They’re attempting... Read more »

Comment | November 29, 2014, 7:00 am

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Digital Book World Expo and Conference

Ever heard of the Digital Book World Expo and Conference? Now celebrating its sixth year, the Digital Book World Conference... Read more »

Comment | November 29, 2014, 6:45 am

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The New Pinterest Analytics Tool

Are you an author or illustrator looking to use Pinterest as a way to raise awareness for your book or... Read more »

3 comments | November 25, 2014, 12:55 pm

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5 Free WordPress Themes for Writers

Are you looking to build an author or illustrator website? Or do you want to update the look of your... Read more »

Comment | November 24, 2014, 3:22 pm

• Video Tips and Tricks

HOW TO MAKE A YOUTUBE VIDEO

Find out all the tips to get started on making videos for YouTube! Lots of entry-level options that will cost... Read more »

Comment | November 23, 2014, 7:30 am

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Optimizing Your Images for Social Media

Social Media Examiner's Kristin Ammerman provides great tips for creating images that easily translate from one social media channel to another.   Read more »

Comment | November 20, 2014, 11:59 pm

• Book Trailers

How to Tackle the Holidays Like a Boss

Looking for a genius strategy for your trailer to get more likes and shares on social channels? Simon & Schuster... Read more »

Comment | November 20, 2014, 6:30 am

• Social Media Tech
• Video Tips and Tricks

Great Thumbnails Matter!

Did you know that some YouTubers envision the thumbprint before they even start producing their video? Michael Stevens from Vsauce... Read more »

Comment | November 20, 2014, 6:00 am

• Video Tips and Tricks

How to Make Thumbnails for Your YouTube Videos

This techie-tuesday video covers details on creating thumbnails for videos including: size ratios, image size, photoshop short cuts, and insider... Read more »

Comment | November 16, 2014, 8:22 am