Sat.Mar 11, 2023

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Job #1 – Is it to pay this month’s bills, or to build your long-term business?

Nick Ursborne

In this post I want to take a look at a simple way to balance your immediate needs and your long-term plans. Here’s what I do with my own business… At the beginning of each week I start a new page in a Word document with two columns. In the left side column I make a list of the work I need to get done in order to pay the bills and meet any other short-term deadlines or commitments.

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Book Marketing FAQ

Melanie Saxton

I’ve written a book marketing FAQ, knowing how expansive (but not necessarily expensive) book marketing can be. No, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Yes, it should include a marketing plan. I’ve put together a list of links (including my own blog posts) that address: Book Marketing Ideas WordPress SEO SEO Blogging Social Media Podcasts and Media Reach Self-Publishing Learn about my services in the literary realm.

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Your Membership Card is Here…

AWAI

The Professional Writers’ Alliance is where to get the skills- and career-building resources you need to take your freelance career to the next level. Don't miss out on this special deal!

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Defeat Writer’s Block with These Tips, Tricks, and Tools

Melanie Saxton

I previously blogged on the topic of how to defeat writer’s block, emphasizing my own arsenal of remedies (listed way below). From citrus aromas to tiled patterns to quotes from favorite authors, these personal go-to’s jumpstart my brain, for whatever reason. Yes, writer’s block can be enigmatic. A mystery. And a one-size-fits-all solution simply doesn’t exist.

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How to Leverage Behavioral Science Insights for Direct Mail Success

Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing

Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.

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Fethiye Turkey in Images

Blogging From Paradise

I snapped a few Fethiye, Turkey images nabbing social media attention as of this post publish date.

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How to Start a Freelance Writing Career in 2023

AWAI

Freelance writers are more in-demand than ever. Here’s how to start your career.