by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 I tried so hard to make those baby trees grow. Two years ago, I transplanted three small trees from my front yard to the back, and for weeks I “mommy-ed” them. I watered them, staked their six-inch-tall trunks to the ground, and made sure no one…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted I’m no good at social media. I’m just an author who wants it to work. I’ve laughed with my dear friend, and social media guru, Edie Melson, that she dragged me into social media kicking and screaming. We know, as authors, social media is vitally important.…

by Lori Hatcher @LoriHatcher2 One of the best ways to break into the online or magazine world is to pitch an article about a celebrity. But before you can pitch an article, you must first write an article. And before you can write an article, you must secure an interview.…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Professional writers work hard to market and promote their books. We want to reach our readers with a solid platform that enhances our brand and leaves no doubt to our genre. While we strive to follow guidelines, additional tips make our efforts easier and more effective.…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Every great book deserves a successful book launch. The techniques used for the campaign are the writer’s opportunity to shine a light on a new writing project. Let's face it; we writers are excited, passionate about our stories and subject matter. We embrace words, brainstorming sessions,…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I know your dilemma in creating graphics. Your social media post is grammar correct. Vivid verbs and nouns entice the reader to continue on. Word count is according to the platform. The links are in place. But the graphic has you bewildered, confused, and paralyzed. [tweet_box…