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With Social Media, Nice Guys NEVER Finish Last
@EdieMelson I spend a lot of time speaking with people about social media, and in almost every instance the same three concerns come up. First, the person I’m talking to shares his belief that social media posts are irrelevant and inane. This statement is then followed by the infamous example…
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The Why & How of Using Hashtags with Social Media
@EdieMelson Today I want to jump into one of the most important tool in your social media arsenal, hashtags. Hashtags—especially for Twitter—can be incredibly valuable in helping us increase out audience. But only if we learn to use them correctly. They’re not that hard, but there are some rules you…
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BRMCWC 2020 Faculty Sneak Preview
We’re super excited to share a sneak peek at what we have planned for BRMCWC 2020! First, we want to announce the speaker for our post conference (Friday, May 29, 2020). Those who register for BRMCWC 2020 can also register for this one day add-on with industry icon, JANE FRIEDMAN.…
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Tips to Keep Social Media Simple for Yourself and For Others
@EdieMelson So often we make things more difficult than they have to be. That’s especially true with social media. Many writers have the idea that social media is difficult and time-consuming. But the truth is it doesn’t have to be. So today I’m sharing how to save valuable time on…
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9 Blogging Mistakes to Avoid
@EdieMelson Blogging is a great way to connect with our online audience. And while there are a lot more people out there doing it well, I still see some common mistakes. These things affect a blog, making readers click away before they finish a post and even unsubscribe altogether. Today…
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Writing Skills: Add Professional Eavesdropping to Your List
@EdieMelson I read somewhere once that good dialogue is a conversation with the boring parts taken out. I completely agree. Just record and transcribe a normal conversation and you’ll see that it isn’t all that interesting to read without a lot of judicious editing. But even armed with that knowledge,…
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