by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Over and over, I’ve been asked when a writer should get active on social media. And the answer surprises many. The truth is, you need to have a solid social media platform BEFORE you ever get published. If you wait until you get a contract, you're…

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson I remember the first time I ventured onto twitter. It’s an intimidating site, full of unfamiliar terms and strange rules. Beyond that, the more people I followed, the more confusing the newsfeed became. To my untrained eye, all those 140 character bursts were just disjointed and…

by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 Community, comradery, and conversation—three c’s that motivate us to join a group, whether it’s in person or online. Through this pandemic, I have never been as grateful for technology and the way it connects us. And the Facebook groups I’m in? Priceless. A way to stay…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson For writers today, an online presence can mean the difference between success and failure. But if we’re not doing it right, we may be our own worst enemy.  [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject=" #Writing #socialmedia #BRMCWC"]10 Ways to Destroy Your Social Media Presence - @EdieMelson on @BRMCWC[/tweet_box] You…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills It’s 90° where I live in Texas, but it’s officially fall for our northern hemisphere. Social media has transitioned from juicy strawberries and plump blueberries to apples and pumpkins. The colorful leaves add flair, and we look forward to the holidays. Even if we don’t feel like…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Today's post is short and sweet, but I hope you have as much fun reading it as I did writing it! 1. Thou shalt always promote others ahead of thyself. 2. Thou shalt not have a running self-promotion and/or commercial for thy newsfeed. 3. Thou shalt add…