Category: Storytelling

  • What I’m Reading (And Recommending!)

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    So the prompt for today’s #BlogSmallBiz blogging challenge is to discuss the book that you’re reading or one that you’ve already read and would recommend. I read far too many books to put myself through the torture of trying to decide on one book to recommend. Therefore, I decided to…

  • Why Google+ is an Author’s Central

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    In 2012, self-published titles jumped to more than 391,000, up 59 percent over 2011 and 422 percent over 2007. Safe to say, there are hundreds of thousands of authors seeking spaces to sell and promote. A great place to do that is my current favorite social media platform:   Reason…

  • The Enterprising Spirit

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    If you follow me, then you know that I’m pretty big on defining words. Yeah, I may already know what they mean, but for clarification and conciseness, I like to pick the exact word that I’m going for. I considered daring, adventurous, ambitious, and a few others. However, those words…

  • Purposely Created Publishing Group: Featured Business

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    I considered the fact that I may (or may not) be a little biased on this one, but quickly disregarded it as not. One, I only work with clients and companies that I am passionate about. You have to be about educating, empowering, and maybe some entertaining, too. Two, like…I…

  • Publishing Pet Peeve: Spamming Authors

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    I love authors and I love books. I do. And I honestly believe that they make the world go ’round. However, many authors have crossed the line of promotion into spam. One particular author (now blocked) sent me a request on Facebook. No problem! Almost immediately afterwards, she inboxed me…