How Facebook Works
There are a lot of articles and blogs about Facebook, but this is a short, simple, and non-technical blog to help you with the basics of Facebook.
View ArticleSocial Media Pet Peeves
I’ve been a social media consultant for several years and absolutely love having the ability to connect with people on a global scale – for myself and for my clients. Social media opens up...
View Article5 Ways to Spend Time Wisely on Social Media
Time flies when you’re having fun on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites.
View ArticleHow Writers can Keep Clients Content
One of my Twitter followers recently asked me how I managed to keep busy with my writing business. I quickly typed, “By providing great content.” I paused before hitting send, and realized that it...
View ArticleWhat's the Point of Twitter?
When I first heard about Twitter I couldn’t help but ask, “What’s the point?” At the time, no one had a good enough answer. It didn’t make sense to write a series of messages only 140 characters long,...
View ArticleThe Business of Writing
Writing is a business. This truth is not always clear to those born with natural talent and who enjoy the creative experience. In many cases, writers don’t want to admit that organization and strategy...
View ArticleSimple Words for Up-and-Coming Writers
I remember the day when I became certain that writing was my career. It was April, 1986. I was 27 years old, a single mother of three– all under the age of five – and in my first semester of college.
View ArticleHow to Write Articles that Sell
Article writing is a skill that requires both learning and practice. Writers who want to specialize in this niche should explore the industry and understand key elements of article writing.
View ArticleThe Art of Brainstorming
I decided to brainstorm in order to write this article about brainstorming. I got out my yellow note pad and found my favorite ballpoint pen.
View ArticleHow to Move Past Procrastination
There’s that moment between knowing you should do something, and taking the first step to actually doing it – one instant to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to moving forward. I often find myself in this kind of...
View ArticleThe Death of Killer Blogs
A lot of people start a blog because they have something amazing to say. But once they say it, many of these bloggers start to add posts just for the sake of posting.
View Article5 Good Ways to Start the New Year
January 1st is a good day. It allows everyone an opportunity to start fresh, especially if the previous year was less than perfect. The New Year is a chance to turn over a new leaf and to make...
View ArticleBahamian Winds
From the rented veranda, Sasha squinted into the sun, noting its midday strength and counting the number of sailboats leaving the harbor. One after another set sail, reminding her of how bound she was...
View ArticleThe Value of an Internet Presence for Writers
Over the past few years, I’ve had conversations with many writers who tell me that they’re too busy writing to worry about creating an Internet presence. But I say that writers have been given a...
View ArticleThoughts on Being a Writer
It’s a rare day when I fail to think about how grateful I am to make a living as a writer. I’m thankful for the gift of writing, thankful for my English teachers in high school and for my college...
View ArticleWhy I Hate Camping
I haven’t always hated camping. There was a time when I couldn’t wait to get to the great outdoors, especially to the lakes where we could get our boat in the water to ski and to fish. I was a kid...
View ArticleHow to Write with More Clarity
Writers are often guilty of making ‘blanket statements.’ According to Wikinfo, the definition of a blanket statement is “a vague and noncommittal statement asserting a premise without providing...
View ArticleHow to Create Your Writing Brand
I often tell writers that their style, image, personality and philosophy combine to create their personal brand. While many understand this concept, others aren’t as clear about what this means in...
View ArticleHow to Keep Up with Social Media
If you’re having a hard time keeping up with social media, join the club. Social media involves new and evolving technology that you can’t do without, but you're not exactly sure why. For those who...
View ArticleHow Writers can Find Work
In the three decades that I’ve been writing for a living, I have gone through many seasons in which specific niches have helped pay the bills, allowed me to practice my craft and to get published. For...
View ArticleSetting Goals for Your Writing Life
Life gets busy and distractions never end, so it’s important for writers to stay focused and complete projects. Inspiration gives us a good start, but we need to set achievable goals so that our...
View ArticleMoving Forward with Your Social Media Strategy
Most writers agree that there’s never enough time to write. Therefore, it’s no surprise that some resist adding a social media strategy to their already overbooked writing life. One writer friend of...
View ArticleHow to Write Like a Professional
Good writing can be as natural as the rise and fall of sea levels, otherwise known as tides. And while many people are born with the gift to use a combination of words that flow naturally, most have...
View ArticleInspiration and Angst of a Professional Writer
I have been writing professionally for nearly three decades, which means that I am often in a position in which I must write, whether I’m filled with inspiration or dragging myself through wordsmithing...
View Article5 Characteristics of a Great Content Writer
Nowadays, the role of a content writer for business has gone from being important to becoming an absolute necessity. And it’s not enough to be a really good writer. Those hired to create content for...
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