Use Twitter to drive traffic to your blog: A how-to interview with Triberr co-founder, Dino Dogan

Posted on Nov 29, 2011 | 6 comments This is a post by Novel Publicity staffer Pavarti K. Tyler Recently I was invited to join a “tribe.” Having no idea what this was, I of course immediately said yes. I’m always willing to try new things, as evidenced by my unfortunate foray into inch long hair and purple hair dye as a teen. When I received my invite I navigated my way over to the Triberr website and set myself...
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5 fun internet tools to make any author’s life easier…

Posted on Oct 31, 2011 | 0 comments This is a guest post by Donna Brown Facebook, Twitter, blog, website, promotion, marketing, reader interaction, editing, networking, proofing.  Oh – nearly forgot! – writing.  Just some of the balls an author has to keep up in the air on a regular basis.  Thankfully there are free tools available to make life much easier.   Tweetdeck Tweetdeck is a great piece of software that allows...
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A guide to getting started on Twitter: You’ll be tweeting in no time

Posted on Oct 13, 2011 | 5 comments This is a guest post by LizzieBeth So you’ve probably heard all the hype about Twitter and finally decided that you’d like to set-up an account with it. You’ve a general idea of where to go, but you’re not sure in how to go about it. Well, that’s ok. We can tell you how and what you need to know. Lots of us, just like you, were new (and we still are, to some extent) to Twitter and all...
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Cease and desist: 10 bad Twitter practices to be stopped immediately!

Posted on Oct 12, 2011 | 75 comments This is a post by Novel Publicity President, Emlyn Chand Twitter is awesome. It’s a great way to connect with people who share your interests, an easy way to keep them updated about your goings-on, and just all-around good fun. But there’s a downside too. Some seriously spammy and irksome practices have emerged. Several weeks back, I wrote a blog post called “10 Facebook statuses to avoid,...
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Creative book marketing tip: Add a PicBadge to your Facebook and Twitter profiles

Posted on Sep 21, 2011 | 1 comment This is a post by Novel Publicity President, Emlyn Chand Are you ready to start spreading the word about your book, your blog, or your brand? Well, one of the best things about the web is that the possibilities for quick, creative and effective marketing are pretty much endless. Last week, I discovered PicBadge, the ultimate in visual social media marketing. You simply login to the site using...
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Didn’t you get the memo? Basic Twitter tips for your mom and other newbies

Posted on Aug 29, 2011 | 2 comments This is a guest post by (the incorrectly named) Stupidgirl45 So this post has been a long time coming – I’ve been planning it in my head for awhile – mainly since everyone noticed that my mum has joined twitter. (no I’m not telling you who she is, you’ll have to figure it out yourself). This is in no way a definitive guide to using twitter or even the top most...
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Novel Publicity’s karmic liking chain on Facebook and retweet chain on Twitter: Explanation and rules

Posted on Jun 22, 2011 | 17 comments This is a post by Novel Publicity President, Emlyn Chand   The power of karma Karma, you give what you get.  The universe rewards good behavior and punishes bad. What goes around comes around. For some, Karma is just a cutesy new-age concept for others it lies at the heart of their religious or philosophical belief system. I, for one, am a believer in the power of karma. Novel Publicity’s...
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Top 10 hashtags for writers on Twitter (plus a translation guide)

Posted on Mar 30, 2011 | 7 comments This is a post by Novel Publicity VP, Rob W. Hart Twitter can seem intimidating, mostly because it has it’s own language. But learning the difference between #WW and a WIP will help you make connections and build audiences. First, let’s focus on the hashtag. Because if you’re not using them, you’re not reaching people. For the uninitiated, a hashtag is any word in which the ‘#’ symbol...
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10 Twitter no-nos: Don’t scare away your potential agent, publisher, or reader

Posted on Mar 26, 2011 | 4 comments This is a post by Novel Publicity VP, Rob W. Hart There’s this saying, that you shouldn’t post anything on a social networking site that you wouldn’t want your grandmother to see. I’m going to take it a step further: Don’t post anything a prospective agent/publisher/reader would hold against you. I don’t think I need to remind you how important sites like Twitter are for...
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The 5 best Twitter unfollow apps and why you need to use them

Posted on Mar 25, 2011 | 2 comments This is a post by Novel Publicity President, Emlyn Chand On Quick Tips Fridays, you’ll find short and sweet articles with advice about social media, blogging, and sometimes even writing. My intent is to draw focus to special tricks of which you may not have been previously aware. Every Friday, I’ll give you something new to think about, something quick and easy. I’ll tell you why you should...
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Get the most out of Twitter in the least amount of time: A 10-tip guide

Posted on Feb 23, 2011 | 13 comments This is a post by Novel Publicity President, Emlyn Chand So far I’ve given you two comprehensive guides for using Twitter to boost your writing platform—the first was a ten-point beginners’ guide, the second covered ten ways to find people to follow. I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback on both of these articles along with the following concern: “Gee, all of these tips are super great...
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Writers, here’s the recipe for grandma’s old-fashioned social media pie

Posted on Feb 17, 2011 | 2 comments This is a post by Novel Publicity President, Emlyn Chand I blog a lot about the power of Twitter. As amazing and wonderful and enchanting as Twitter is, it’s only one piece of the online writer platform pie. Take that pie (let’s make it apple) and cut it up into four equal-sized pieces—go ahead, I’ll wait. Now, that first piece of gooey deliciousness, that’s for your blog. I debated...
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10 ways to find people to follow on Twitter

Posted on Feb 7, 2011 | 5 comments This is a post by Novel Publicity President, Emlyn Chand Ahh, Twitter—it’s a wonderful, powerful thing, which is immensely confusing when you first get started. Twitter is the most valuable, when you use it to connect with people who share your interests. Who knows, you might find your new best friend, an audience for your blog, or a literary agent who wants to represent you. You may even be...
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A beginner’s guide to Twitter: 10 Tips

Posted on Jan 26, 2011 | 28 comments This is a post by Novel Publicity President, Emlyn Chand Ahh, Twitter—it’s a wonderful, powerful thing, which is immensely confusing when you first get started.  Every writer, rather published or not, should be on Twitter, and simply being present at this massive party is not enough, you need to be its star. At parties, are you more the lean against the wall and hope nobody notices you...
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