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All Blog Posts Tagged 'networking' (49)

Hot Trends, Hot Markets - Social Networking and How Authors Can Use Them to the Fullest Potential

In July I presented on a panel at the 2008 CanWrite! Conference in Edmonton, Alberta. The topic of my panel was Hot Trends, Hot Markets, and it was the only panel that ran separately as a main feature. As an author, I looked at this topic from the perspective of aspiring and published authors.

As someone who's been nicknamed "Shameless Promoter" because I promote my books with everything I've got, utilizing everything I can think of or learn about, I want to share what I've learned.… Continue

Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on September 28, 2008 at 5:33pm — No Comments

Can Non Profits Use Social Network Sites To Make A Profit?

Can Non Profits Use Social Network Sites To Make A Profit?

There's an old saying, "Rules without Relationship bring Rebellion"

I feel asking money before demonstrating purposeful charity can send mixed messages into the hearts of givers. In short if people give to "what you do," without loving it or having a heart for it, they will usually leave confused asking the question. "Why did I give them my money in the first place?"

In short Social Networks are an idea… Continue

Added by Prophet Ricky Dent on August 7, 2008 at 7:57pm — 1 Comment

Devin Bull on "It isn't what you know, it's who you know"

It isn't what you know, it's who you know. That's mostly how much of the

third world operates. People get ahead in their social status, their careers

and their economic development based on who they know, who their friends

know, etc. In Western developed economies, although externally shunned

because of its political incorrectness, this concept largely thrives behind

a facade of smiles and obedience to the system. Sure, some people who

follow the system according… Continue

Added by Devin Bull on July 31, 2008 at 12:19am — No Comments

Networking Power, Part 1

Networking is more than just meeting new people. It is also identifying people you can partner with. Partnering in this sentence meaning where both parties can benefit from the friendship. Unfortunately, most networkers only want to find clients/customers. That is not the point of networking at all.

When on these kinds of sites, it is imperative to share your information and offerings, but it is more important to build friendships, learn the people in the groups with you. Notice who… Continue

Added by Hayes Design and Editorial Service on July 2, 2008 at 11:01pm — No Comments

Quick Update - I'm in the Red Room!

Hi guys, I would love for you to visit me at my new online home, redroom.com. You can read about my books and enjoy multimedia content I've created such as blogs, photos, audio, and video.

Here's why you should check it out:

* Red Room is a social networking website dedicated to connecting authors, readers, and the literary community at large.

* Hundreds of successful authors—including Khaled Hosseini, Susan Orlean, Salman Rushdie, Amy Tan, Tobias Wolff, Terry McMillan,… Continue

Added by Magdalena Ball on May 30, 2008 at 9:50pm — 1 Comment

What Writers Need To Know About Publishing

Jerry D. Simmons, the author of What Writers Need To Know About Publishing, is coming to ~~Writers in the Sky podcast~~ on June 6, 2008 to share his experience and help authors understand what goes on inside major publishers.

Jerry has worked for 25 years for Random House and Time Warner Book Group—both major New York publishing houses. His new site, NothingBinding, is an online social networking outlet where authors may sell… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on May 18, 2008 at 10:36am — 2 Comments

Wow, Golly and Gee Wiz

Holly Cow what a great network of which to me a member. I only just joined yesterday and already I've picked up tons of good information on how to promote a book. For me the information is simply invaluable because it comes from direct experience and not simply theory.

Self promotion can be a tough job. This is something which which I am very familiar. In the early 90's I was the owner operator of a small Canadian import / export and distribution company. I sourced products overseas… Continue

Added by Marvin Double on May 7, 2008 at 8:40am — No Comments

Great Place to Be

Writing is by nature a solitary profession and more than occasionally frustrating. This is especially true when it comes to marketing yourself as a writer, pitching a book proposal or article or promoting something you've already published.

A network like this is a great place for writers to hang out and exchange information, tips and generally rub elbows with other writers. I's often said that misery loves company but, just being part of a supportive network might in fact make one… Continue

Added by Marvin Double on May 6, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Internet Success Stories

Here are just a few examples of people and companies using the Internet successfully to sell books and build careers. For more such examples, see http://www.tenmillioneyeballs.com.

After loading three viral videos on YouTube, the publisher of Chad Kultgen's novel The Average American Male had to go back to press three times in the first month.

The Dash Poem Movie written by Linda Ellis and produced by Mac Anderson, has… Continue

Added by John Kremer on April 17, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments