I’ve talked about the social media monster before and it’s true, maintaining an authorly online presence can seem like a legendary battle. You begin to feel that social media controls you, instead of you controlling …
The hidden productivity of being a freelancer
“Are you working or are you just playing?” I work from home and have a houseful at the moment. My husband is a remote worker, the eldest teen has finished university for the year, and …
Authors: The 3 hidden social media users who are on your side
As authors trying to use social media effectively, one of the biggest factors you strive for is engagement. You want the people who view your social media posts to respond in some way. That might …
Overwhelm: when it all gets a little too much
Stress is, unfortunately, part and parcel of being alive and running a business. We get stressed when we’re held up in traffic. We get stressed when we have to attend a meeting or appointment that …
Worried about making a fool of yourself on social media? Here are 3 things to consider
One of the issues that can stop you from showing up on social media is not wanting to look like an idiot. You don’t want to embarrass yourself. You don’t want to make mistakes. You …
5 ways I prepare my freelance business for Q2
Spring is here, our robot mower is happily chugging around the lawn, and March is coming to an end. That can only mean that the second quarter of the year is almost here. It’s time …
How to spring clean your author social media presence
It’s spring! Okay, so I’m still wearing a big cardigan and the central heating is ticking away, but March marks the beginning of the new season. There are buds on the trees, the birds are getting randy, and the lawn-mower is on my husband’s mind. There’s no avoiding the fact that my house needs a refresh and a good spring clean. So too does my author social media presence.
Author social media posts: 5 reasons to share what you love
One of the niggles I hear from authors time and time again is figuring out what to post on social media. Beyond promoting books and mailing lists, authors can sometimes struggle to work out what …
Why the end of January is the ideal time to check in on yourself
The title of this blog post might sound a little counter intuitive. You’re only one month into the year. Surely, you don’t need to check in on yourself or anything else at this point. Hear …
5 tools I use to create author social media graphics
The process of creating social media graphics is all about balance. On one side of the scales, your social media graphic should: be attractive to the right audience so that it will grab their attention …