I ask this question because I was advised to to create a Facebook page for my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block. It’s pretty much a bulletin board for status updates; there is no interaction. I pretty much had to stalk people to like my page. Of course, I could always start…
10 Lessons from My Independent Book Publishing Experience
I have been working on my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, which is my first large scale independent book publishing project. There’s a lot to learn. But here are 10 of many lessons from my independent publishing experience. Independent Book Publishing Experience 1. Be sure to complete your book. Many people start…
Write That Book Already! [Book Review]
Ok, I have to be honest. I have not read this entire book and do not plan to; I was intrigued by the title “Write that Book Already!: The Tough Love You Need to Get Published Now.” How could you not stop and at least read the cover of a book yelling at you to…
Chicago Black Authors Network’s Urban Arts Expo – October 6, 2012
62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block Companion Guide [Boast Post]
This is a quick boast post. Just wanted to share the book cover for the 62 Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block Companion Guide with you. Yay for progress!
Kick Start Your Dream Career with Free Social Media Tools
I’ve heard several people say they wanted to be writers, radio broadcasters, voiceover artists and videographers. Some of these people have had experience while others were speaking from the desires of their hearts. What these people don’t realize is that they can kick start their dream careers with social media tools. And, many of these…
Remembering September 11th
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Chicago Writing, Social Media and Entrepreneurial Events in September
Block By Block – September 13 – 15 Block by Block: Community News Summit 2012 is the annual gathering of independent online community news publishers sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. Two staff members of independent online local news sites can get in free; everyone else has to pay $75. One more person…
Panel Discussion: Social Media for the Working Journalist – FREE
Join the Chicago chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists for a discussion of how to use Twitter and other social media to find sources, generate story ideas, promote your work and keep up with the competition. Date: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 Time: 6 p.m. wine and cheese reception, 6:30 program start Location:…
Prepare to Overcome Blogger’s Block
Well, I am here to help you overcome this awful condition by providing tools, tips, and resources to help you along your blogging journey. Ultimately, I want to help boost your confidence; foster your creativity; and improve your productivity. The inspiration for most of our topics will come from my book, 62 Posts to Overcome…