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METADATA 101: A Non-Techie Does Her Best to Explain Metadata (and Why it Matters) In Plain English 25 Aug 2013 | 09:51 pm
by Ruth Harris First of all, what the &%^# is metadata? AccordIng to Wikipedia, it’s “data about data.” But we’re writers and we’re talking about books, so, huh? Let me try again: when it comes to a...
Social Media Secrets, Part III: What Should an Author Blog About? 18 Aug 2013 | 10:18 pm
This is the third in my series on my "Social Media Secrets." If you haven't read the first two yet, you might want to check out #1: How to Avoid Twitter-Fritter and Facebook-Fail and #2 How to Blog Yo...
Why Go to A Writers Conference? 10 Reflections and 10 Tips to Get the Most out of Your Conference Experience 11 Aug 2013 | 10:16 pm
I kind of have a love-hate relationship with writers' conferences. I've been to some that left me dazed and confused (and considerably poorer) but I've attended others that energized and inspired me. ...
Social Media Secrets Part II: How to Blog your Way out of the Slush Pile and onto the Bestseller List 4 Aug 2013 | 10:14 pm
"Blogging doesn't sell books." "Don't waste your time blogging." "Spend more time on Facebook/Pinterest/Tumblr/Twitter/YouTube/ Goodreads/Soliciting reviews/Spamming your friends with newsletters." ...
The Writer's Toolbox: Must-Haves for Today's Author, with Links to FREE Downloads 28 Jul 2013 | 10:28 pm
by Ruth Harris As a follow up to Anne’s post, How To Get A Book Published for new or beginning writers, we’ve decided to post a list of the must-haves and the beyond-the-basics that belong in every w...
Social Media Secrets Book Marketers Don't Tell You—Part I: How to Avoid Twitter-Fritter and Facebook-Fail 21 Jul 2013 | 10:46 pm
First: many thanks to Indies Unlimited, which named this blog to its 10 Blogs and Websites Every Indie Should Know. If you're an indie, or thinking of going indie (self-publishing or small-press), do ...
Are Your Dreams Standing in the Way of Writing Success? 5 Dreams That Can Interfere With Your Goals 14 Jul 2013 | 09:46 pm
What’s the difference between a dream and a goal? Short answer: reality. A dream is a creature of the imagination, full of sparkles and rainbows and magic. It’s our castle in the air where we live o...
Blogging for Authors: How I Blogged my Way Out of the Slushpile and Onto the Bestseller List 9 Jul 2013 | 12:03 am
Short post here. Mostly it's to notify people subscribed via Feedburner that yes, there was a Sunday post, but Feedburner didn't send it out, I think because there are too many links. I've spent an ho...
How To Get a Book Published: A Step-by-Step Guide with Links to FREE Information for the New Author 7 Jul 2013 | 10:40 pm
The Interwebz can provide a wealth of information for new writers. In fact you can find pretty much everything you need to know to become a professional, publishing writer here on the Web, absolutely ...
Rejection, Rotten Reviews, and Social Media: 7 Ways Writers Need to be Like Rhinos 30 Jun 2013 | 10:05 pm
by Ruth Harris Writers are always urged to have or develop “rhino skin.” But let me add a few words about rhino skin. When I wrote ZURI, I did lots & lots of research about rhinos. As it turns out...
