What Separates Achievers from Dreamers

As the year gets off to a running start, I’ve already noticed signs of resolution stress. I’ve heard from fellow creators who have a long list of lofty goals and plans for the new year. A couple of them have had some set-backs and are already complaining about missed progress.

I personally don’t think the problem lies with the resolution but being overwhelmed by the type of resolutions we set. My writing colleague, Christine and I were having this discussion a few days ago when writers we knew kept comparing their progress. That’s a danger zone. One writer’s success or progress may not be another’s. Continue reading “What Separates Achievers from Dreamers”

Excellent Ways To Build Relationships With Readers

This is a reblogged post. As we continue to grow and produce, it’s important to remember that building relationships with our readers is key. Have a read. Share your thoughts. I’d love to know how you build and grow your relationships with your community.

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Excellent Ways To Build Relationships With Readers

Building relationships is one of the most important things that an author can do in the marketing process. This can be a difficult task, but one that social media can help simplify. Social media helps authors build relationships by allowing them an easy way to interact with readers in many ways. An author can also streamline the way they build reader relationships by creating a community around their work on social media. An additional great way an author can build a relationship with their readers is by participating in events both in person and virtual.

Engagement and interaction with readers is vastly simplified by social media.  At one point in time, the only way an author could interact with their readers was through writing letters. An author would have to read each individual piece of fan mail and respond-an almost impossible task. These days an author can interact with readers…

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