“The amateur tweets. The pro works.” That’s one of my favorite quotes from Stephen Pressfield’s Turning Pro. It is the only two sentences in a chapter titled, “The Professional Will Not Be Distracted.” For writers, social media can either be a distraction or an opportunity to share our work. We have to make this important…
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15 Ways to Measure Social Media Success (and Why Authors Should Ignore Them)
Before developing a systematic approach to using social media as an author, I’m spending some time studying how authors are using social media effectively. Before I can even get started, though, I’ve been struggling with the question of “why?” How do I know if what I’m doing is working or not? It is a question…
Finding Your Swing in Golf and in Life
When my grandfather returned home from Europe after World War II, he headed back to the golf course. Growing up during the Great Depression, he spent a lot of time as a volunteer caddie trying to make a little money. He didn’t get paid for it, but he made a little money in tips. He…
Four Writing Lessons from the Patron Saint of Writers
Today is the feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of writers. This morning I was rummaging through my digital copy of his biography, The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales, when I came across an incredible story about the publication of his landmark book. St. Francis de Sales was a bishop and a…
How to Create an Awesome Author Speaking Page for Your Website
When my book came out earlier this year, I realized it was time to update my author speaking page. When I created my website a few years ago, I just put up a simple page with a picture of me speaking at an event with a microphone in my hand. Next to it was one…
