Obsessing Over Algorithms is a Waste of Time
The other day, word went around that both Facebook and Instagram are changing their algorithms. Yet again. (Of course, since they’re now the same company, it’s not surprising.) The new… Read more »
Category: Using & Surviving Social Media
The High Cost of Social Media for Sensitive Authors
(Let me preface this post with the following: I am not a doctor. Neither am I an expert in social media, or much of anything else for that matter. I… Read more »
Be Careful Where You Throw Your Social Media Support
Unless you live under a rock, you probably heard the sad, weird, and controversial story of Keaton Jones, the young boy whose post about being bullied in school went viral…. Read more »
Time: The Thing You Need Most to Succeed (But Which No One Gives You)
Here’s a dirty little secret about publishing, whether you choose traditional, indie, or self-publishing: You need time in order to become successful. There, I said it. No matter how much… Read more »
Consumption vs. Reading in the Age of Social Media
Ever since I joined Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, I’ve been fascinated by the book-related hashtags. There are glorious pictures of books and gigantic personal libraries. But what I wonder is:… Read more »
Getting Controversial: Good Idea or Not?
Today I want to expand on something that I’ve touched on in prior posts and which is a hot-button issue given the current political climate: The issue of authors using… Read more »
Overcoming the Social Media Brain Crash
I never was much of a fan of social media. I never understood the hype or the joy that people derive from giving their entire lives over to the computer…. Read more »
What To Do When You Are Utterly Sick of Yourself
Last week, I posted about how this year I was going to get back to basics and write more, market/promote less. Part of that resolution stems from frustration at having… Read more »
2017 Writing Resolution: Get Back to Basics
In year’s past, I’ve done a general New Year’s resolution post. These are things and ideas that anyone can use to boost their writing career, or simply get more enjoyment/productivity… Read more »
Social Media Passivity vs. Living Real Life
Now that I’m an author, I’ve had to delve deep into the World of Social Media. Despite my reservations that a confirmed introvert like myself can successfully market in such… Read more »