I get giddy about a good reading month, and April certainly was one. I didn't read a lot in April. I only read nine books, which isn't a lot for me. But of those, I gave five perfect grades. Five books I loved is a successful reading month for me, for sure. My reviews of my favorite books of April are below. My Favorite Books of … [Read more...]
14 Types of Blog Posts to Consider on Your Site
Writers have a difficult time deciding what to blog about. Finding topics comes up regularly in writer chats. I've never understood it because a lack of ideas never is my problem. My greatest issue is finding time to blog, not determining what to write. Perhaps part of the reason people can't find ideas is that they are unaware of all of the … [Read more...]
My Best Tips for Using Twitter Effectively
Don't build your brand on borrowed land. That was the critical takeaway I gave a group of University of Central Oklahoma students I spoke to earlier this week. Yes, I recognize the irony of telling this to a class I'm speaking to about using Twitter, but it's true. Social media is an excellent tool for networking and sharing, but it's best … [Read more...]