Ciao, SEers. I've got three posts left this year, so I thought it would be a good idea to write a post trilogy. What story terms break into threes better than beginnings, middles, and endings? None I could think of. So today, we're discussing beginnings. You see an eye-catching cover and click on the link … Continue reading Beginnings
Author: Staci Troilo
Book Cover Friday: Ian Hamilton Mysteries by Carole Lawrence
Ciao, SEers. It's my turn for Book Cover Friday, and I'm presenting a series. (Well, a series in progress, as so far there are only two books, but I suspect there will be more.) I've chosen the Ian Hamilton Mysteries series by Carole Lawrence. First, let me draw your attention to the title font. It's … Continue reading Book Cover Friday: Ian Hamilton Mysteries by Carole Lawrence
Managing Twitter with TweetDeck
Ciao, SEers. I thought today would be a good day to discuss social media management. Specifically, Twitter management. I’ve heard a lot of people swear by HootSuite, and I have used it on occasion. Our own Mae Clair has even discussed the advantages of it. But for my money (actually, that’s a poor turn of … Continue reading Managing Twitter with TweetDeck
Before, During, and After Publishing: A Marketing Checklist
Ciao, amici! If you’re like most writers, the actual writing process is fun(ish) for you. The launch, on the other hand, is probably a soul-sucking, frenetic nightmare. There’s nothing worse than feeling like the people in the graphic, standing on your soapbox announcing to everyone in earshot that you have a new book for sale. … Continue reading Before, During, and After Publishing: A Marketing Checklist
Friday Five: Name Generation
Ciao, SEers. My turn for a Friday post has rolled around again. This week's topic is a list of five... anythings. I've chosen a topic that writers spend a lot of time on. Name generation. Below is a list of five places I get ideas for naming people, places, or things. (I have more, but … Continue reading Friday Five: Name Generation
