by Becky Robinson | Jul 25, 2013 | Marketing
If you are an author and looking for new ways to connect with readers and market your book, Goodreads is a great platform for you. We’ve been using Goodreads with authors and are excited about the potential connections we can help our authors make with readers....
by Guest Author | Jul 23, 2013 | Social Media
You’ve booked your tickets, picked all the right restaurants, and packed your bags. You’ve taken the time off from work, set up your “out of office” email reply, and maybe even *shudder* removed the Twitter app from your smart phone. But the...
by Becky Robinson | Jul 22, 2013 | Social Media
Today was to be the final post in our series answering social media questions from the Berrett-Koehler Author Co-Op book marketing event that took place in Atlanta last month. Miss the earlier posts? Read Part One, Part Two, and Part Three. However, I’m enjoying...
by Carrie Koens | Jul 19, 2013 | Book Launch
Curious about the Featured on Friday posts? Learn more. This week it is our privilege to introduce you to one of the nicest, most down-to-earth guys that we know. Despite his mile-long resume and the extensive list of books that he has authored or co-authored,...
by Becky Robinson | Jul 18, 2013 | Marketing
We’re in a book launch break at Weaving Influence, with exciting launches planned this fall and one month free of book launches this summer. I’ve heard people say that you should never launch a book in a month that starts with “J,” but I tend...
by Becky Robinson | Jul 17, 2013 | Influence Building
Today, my foot is up and iced due to an injury yesterday, brought on by multi-tasking on my way out the door to an appointment. Chick-Fil-A lemonade, phone, laptop, and purse in hand, I left my home while participating in a conference call. My ankle twisted and I...
by Guest Author | Jul 16, 2013 | Social Media
Last summer I attended my first blogging conference. (I wore a sock bun and everything!) It was a day packed with useful information, helpful tips and plenty of networking. Though I learned a lot, one idea in particular stuck with me. Scott Kleinberg, of the Chicago...
by Becky Robinson | Jul 15, 2013 | Social Media
This post continues a series of answering social media questions gathered at this year’s BK Authors Co-Op Book Marketing event. You can read Part One and Part Two. Now, for today’s questions. What’s a hashtag?! What do you do with it? Hashtags...
by Carrie Koens | Jul 12, 2013 | Book Launch
In our circle of thought leaders, authors, bloggers, and online influencers, we have connected with a host of talented folks. It doesn’t seem fair to keep them to ourselves, so we’ve decided to share them with you each Friday through guest posts, links,...
by Becky Robinson | Jul 10, 2013 | Influence Building
I’ve been building my company for more than a year now, depending on when you start the calendar. If you count from the first time I worked with a private coaching client (summer of 2011), then it’s two years. If you count from the time I hired my first...