Greg Pincus, of The Happy Accident, invited me to write a post about book trailers. Here it is: Librarians and Teachers Love Book Trailers. Come read it and please leave a comment!
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By: Darcy Pattison,
on 2/15/2011
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By: Shelli,
on 2/18/2010
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Effective Social Media - Blogging and Tweeting the Right way!
Today, I wanted to get you some information on Bogging and Tweeting (Twitter).
The last Daily Prize Drawing will be tonight. It will be a copy of Lee's ebook on The Zen of Blogging and a copy of the book Get Known Before the Book Deal by Christina Katz. So be sure to Follow and Comment today!
Now presenting......
Lee Wind, avid blogger and author of the ebook The Zen of Blogging.
Today, he tells us the top 3 reasons why blogging is awesome for authors. (To purchase a copy of Lee's ebook, go to his site.) You can also follow him on Twitter.
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By: Lizzy Burns,
on 10/22/2009
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By: Lizzy Burns,
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By: Darcy Pattison,
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Mardi Gras Update
The winner of Wednesday's Daily Prize Drawing......
KELLY Polark!!!!!!!!!
I'm so happy for you. Send me your email and I will put you in touch with Marietta for your query or 1 chapter critique as well as a 30 minute phone call!!!!
To others, don't get discouraged! We have 2 more agent critiques to giveaway by the end of the week. Just be sure to Follow and Comment.
Important Reminders:
- Follow Elana and me by 12PST/3 ET time tonight and automatically be entered into the Follower Drawing which will include a query critique from the amazing (and hilarious) Jennifer Laughren at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
- Comment today for a chance to win the last Daily Prize listed below.
- Today is the last clue for the Scavenger Hunt. Go back and make sure you have collected all four clues (one in each post this week) and come back tomorrow to fill out the Grand Prize Drawing Form. Winners will be announced Monday.
- You can still get extra points for the Grand prize Drawing. Click here to see what you can do.
- The Grand PUBA prizes which include an Agented package that includes free marketing and an Unagented package that includes a query/3 chapter critique by my agent, Alyssa Henkin/Trident Media.
Effective Social Media - Blogging and Tweeting the Right way!
Today, I wanted to get you some information on Bogging and Tweeting (Twitter).
The last Daily Prize Drawing will be tonight. It will be a copy of Lee's ebook on The Zen of Blogging and a copy of the book Get Known Before the Book Deal by Christina Katz. So be sure to Follow and Comment today!
Now presenting......
Lee Wind, avid blogger and author of the ebook The Zen of Blogging.
Today, he tells us the top 3 reasons why blogging is awesome for authors. (To purchase a copy of Lee's ebook, go to his site.) You can also follow him on Twitter.
By: Lizzy Burns,
on 10/22/2009
Blog: A Chair, A Fireplace and A Tea Cozy (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Gregory K of The Happy Accident has posted the twitter kidlitcon transcript from kidlitcon 09.
In other words -- it's the tweets of those who used the tag #kidlitcon during the conference, in an easy to read, first to last format.
Since many of us tweeted the names of sessions as they started, you can read this in two ways. Either just read through for the conversations we were having; or find our posts about individual sessions, read them, and read the tweets going on during those sessions.
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By: Lizzy Burns,
on 10/22/2009
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So, if you're looking for someone to speak at your organization about not only the power of social media, but also the right way to use that power? And how we don't have "luck" but we make "luck," through work and awareness and putting yourself out there?
Ask Gregory K of Gotta Book & The Happy Accident to speak.
Wow, wow, wow. Once again, I did such a good job of listening and absorbing that I didn't really take a lot of notes. But overall, I'll say this: Greg is brilliant.
Really.
Because he shows that things just don't happen; we make them happen. We create our own luck by putting ourselves out there, networking, knowing our priorities and keeping to them, being smart and mindful, having a goal and working towards it. And that one can be that assertive and positive and dedicated and do it in a graceful way that is not all "me me me." And that things take time and understanding and work. Work, work, work. But smart work.
Anyway, back to topic. Have I mentioned Greg's brilliant? Cause he is also a terrific speaker.
Greg used his personal story to illustrate the power of social media; but also lifted the curtain to show that it didn't "just happen." He wasn't just sitting at the drugstore soda fountain.
So, anyway, can I do any justice to Greg's presentation?
Social media is about celebrating -- ourselves and others. We all want to celebrate good news.
Listen to the wisdom of your network.
There is no one key to using social media because we all use it differently; what do we have in common? Connection.
The name may go away -- but social media itself will not. So don't worry about "will twitter last" -- social media will last.
How to be successful? Prepare; find your home; filter; and travel.
Online: trust and your reputation is EVERYTHING. (my aside: so, so true! And what those who don't understand the Internet don't get; they think it's a way to hide and pretend when it's just the opposite.) You are what you say and do; we are what we say and do. Best way to build trust online? Transparency.
Also: manners! Bring your manners. There is a difference between promotion and celebration.
Supporting your friends and your industry is important; being supportive does not mean that you never criticize or say anything negative.
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© Elizabeth Burns of A Chair, A Fireplace & A Tea Cozy
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Wow! For someone who didn't take a lot of notes, you nailed it. I loved Greg's analogies to cocktail parties and inviting friends over. Adds a little warm and fuzzy to the sterile computer.
Is my icon blushing? You're quite kind, Liz... and I'm sending my mother here first thing in the morning!