Are you considering entering the speaking arena? If so, it is important that you distinguish yourself from your competitors, especially if you speak on the same topic. This is best done through branding. Following are five must-have branding tools speakers should use. Branding Tools for Speakers Website Your website should let people know who you…
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Introduction for Blogging for Business – August 31, 2018
Did you know that businesses that blog receive over 50% more traffic than those that don’t? If you’re a small business owner and have not started blogging yet, you need to be at at my Introduction to Blogging for Business workshop. We are going to cover what a blog is and why you should own one….
5 Must-Have Branding Tools for Bloggers
Bloggers have become more popular over the years and are growing into brands. Some are known by their own names or the names of their sites; by the topics or missions of their sites; or by their level of online influence. Whether you are new to blogging or have been doing it for years, you…
Is This The Kind Of Novel You Want To Write?
So, you want to write a novel? That’s such a great ambition to have and it’s possible. When you decide to become an author, you to first determine what you want to write. Then, you need to find your voice, which is usually done through writing. Finally, you decide which genre you tend to lean…
I’m Presenting at APS Books & More on Friday, July 27
You are invited to my presentation at APS Books & More, 2653 S Lawndale Ave in Chicago, on Friday, July 27, from 7 p – 8 p. I will be speaking to authors about online marketing tools they should use, as well as how to use them. Hope to see your face in the place!
Dr. Diana Canto-Sims Turned Her Complaints Into Profits [Video]
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Diana Canto-Sims to find out how she went from being an eye doctor t0 making eyewear. Here’s a summary of her story. She has always found it challenging to find frames that fit wider faces. She was constantly complaining to her husband about the issue and…
6 Marketing Tools All Authors Should Use
Authors are writers, not marketers, which is why they don’t sell as many books as they could. Although marketing is a challenge for authors, it’s a skill that can be learned. To make this process a little less intimidating, following are six marketing tools you can use to spread the word about your book. Marketing…
Read My Expert Blogger Interview with Christopher Jan Benitez
I had the honor of being interviewed by my fellow writer and blogger, Christopher Jan Benitez, how I built a stable and profitable blogging career, my favorite blogging tools, my prediction on blogging trends and more. Click here to read our interview.
3 Must-Attend Summer Literary Events
Chicago is a huge literary city and here are three summer literary events happening in July and August you should attend. Summer Literary Events Soulful Chicago Book Fair – Sunday, July 15th Check out authors in all genres at the Soulful Chicago Book Fair, Chicago’s largest outdoor African American book event, from 10 am to…
6 Pricing Mistakes to Avoid
Pricing is one of the biggest challenges for freelancers and entrepreneurs. This happens for many reasons. But one of the main reasons we get stuck in this rut is because we doubt ourselves and allow other people to think for us. I’ve done it many times before. In fact, I sometimes still listen to other…