By Edie Melson and DiAnn Mills @EdieMelson @DiAnnMills We know embarking on a writing journey is an exciting and slightly terrifying endeavor. The trail ahead offers promise, but it will be filled with unexpected twists and turns. Learning the craft is critical—no shortcuts allowed—especially if writers want to succeed. Along…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills and @EdieMelson A writer's social media platform helps brand her in the publishing world. This post is to help you reach your writing and publishing goals through social media. Edie and I want to encourage you to establish and maintain your social media presence regularly. If…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Many of us use social media marketing tools to reach others with powerful messages. A professional writer is constantly evaluating what she’s using to ensure they enhance her career. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@DiAnnMills #BRMCWC #socialmedia"]Best Author Tools for Marketing & Promotion[/tweet_box] We have four things to…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A writer’s brand is a red carpet of introduction to readers and the publishing industry. It’s an identity that shows genre and demonstrates what others can expect from writing projects, social media posts, and anything attributed to the writer’s name. Branding is not a marque in…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Getting our writing life organized may or may not be one of our personality traits. But today’s writer must incorporate organizational skills into her social media practice, or she will be overwhelmed and fail. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@DiAnnMills #BRMCWC #SocialMedia"]Organization - the Secret To a Writer’s…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I’ve shared several posts about where to find images for your blog. But one thing I haven’t covered is a list of images you could take with your own camera. I’m always on the lookout for images that I could use to illustrate a post. In…