by Thomas Umstattd | Jan 16, 2018 | Facebook, News, Social Media Tips
On January 11th Facebook announced massive changes to what content people will see. As an author, here is what you need to know. But first, let me explain how Facebook works. How Facebook Works News Feed FYI: Bringing People Closer Together Posted by Facebook on...
by Caitlin Muir | Jun 2, 2014 | Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Platform Building Tips, Social Media Tips, Speaking, Twitter, Viral Marketing, Website Tips, Writing Tips
Fresh out of ideas on how to help your writing take off? You’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of 89 book marketing ideas that will change your life, build your brand, and sell your book. There’s something for everyone on the list. Best of all, the...
by Thomas Umstattd | Aug 8, 2013 | Facebook, How To, Social Media Tips
Pages, or Fan Pages as some people call them, are one of the best ways to promote your book or cause on Facebook. They are often known as Public Timelines. Make sure you understand how they work for authors. Fan pages are much more flexible than groups and won’t...
by Thomas Umstattd | Mar 25, 2013 | Blogging Tips, Website Tips, Writing Tips
If you build it they won’t come. The only way to get people to visit your author website is to give them something they are looking for. But what is that? This article summarizes research done by the Codex Group about what readers want from author websites. 1....
by Caitlin Muir | Mar 7, 2013 | Facebook, News, Platform Building Tips, Social Media Tips
Just when you thought had finally gotten used to Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg decided to change things up on you. During his speech on March 7, Zuckerberg announced some pretty big changes coming to Facebook. Specifically, your newsfeed. According to Zuckerberg, the...
