So you’ve written a book, a modern masterpiece destined for bestseller lists the world over, but so far all you’ve heard are crickets? What’s a future Pulitzer Prize winner to do? In the end, you’re not selling just a book; you’re selling yourself, too. Done carefully and correctly, Twitter book marketing is a highly effective tool that has the added benefit of making the solitary act of writing a little less lonely. Use these tips...
There’s no doubt social media is here to stay, but it’s an ever-changing landscape that can be hard to navigate if you’re not properly equipped. To make the journey even more arduous, the popularity of apps and platforms is often fleeting (I’m looking at you, MySpace). It’s hard to know what will get your message in [...]
Doing a double take as you log on to Twitter? Over the next few weeks you just might as the popular micro-blogging site rolls out its newest redesign which comes close to echoing the feel of Facebook. According to Twitter’s blog post announcing the change, “it will be even easier (and, we think, more fun) to [...]
"Hey, Is this You in this Video? www.link.com We laughed so Hard" When this message pops up in our Twitter @Mentions column or Direct Message inbox, the temptation to click the link is practically irresistible! What? I'm in a video that I don’t know about? People are laughing at me? I must see what this is [...]
We’ve all said things we regret from time to time, but in the age of social media it can be difficult to take words back. For most of us, a simple click on the ‘delete' button can minimize the damage caused by an unfortunate turn of phrase, but if you’re in the public eye, you’re under [...]
In the ever-expanding Twitterverse, fiction is a new frontier. And while published authors will continue to use the platform to connect to their readers, the Twitter Fiction Festival organizers encourage would-be writers to help lead the way into uncharted territory.
“Social Media is the BIGGEST shift since the Industrial Revolution” ~ Erik Qualman, Socialnomics With billions of people worldwide using social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, it’s no surprise social media advertising is sweeping the internet. But with more and more websites connecting us, updating your status, posting to Instagram, communicating on LinkedIn – it [...]
Your Twitter Bio is the first place someone looks when deciding whether or not to follow you. Make a great first impression with a compelling profile, and you'll attract many more followers, increase web traffic, and boost your business presence. Here are 5 tips for writing a winning Twitter profile: "How do I position myself as [...]
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The debate ensues... Should we indulge in a few of the countless automation apps available so we can save many hours on social media? Or does automation sacrifice the quality of our posts and the overall social media experience? Social media best practices do allow for some automation and pre-scheduling. There are great ways to save [...]
