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New #BookReview Hashtag from Rosie’s Book Review Team #RBRT

October 28, 2015November 5, 2015 shelleywilson72

Most Twittering bloggers know about the benefits of 'blog share' days; it all started with Rachel Thompson and her fabulously successful #MondayBlogs. Now, there is also #wwwblogs on Wednesday (Wednesday women writers), #SundayBlogShare, #ArchiveDay on Saturday, and probably others, too. Since Rachel started #MondayBlogs, she's been battling against people using it for book promotion; her… Continue reading New #BookReview Hashtag from Rosie’s Book Review Team #RBRT

Authors, Fiction, Fun Stuff, Indie Author, NaNoWriMo, Social Media, The Writing Process, Writing, Young Adult

30 Days of NaNoWriMo

October 26, 2015November 5, 2015 shelleywilson72

Even though I was born in the spring and should cherish budding flowers and lambs-a-leaping, I do prefer the autumn months. Crisp mornings full of colour, hot chocolate stacked high with marshmallows, and, of course, Halloween. As a writer of fantasy, I am in my element around All Hallows Eve. I get to dress… Continue reading 30 Days of NaNoWriMo

Indie Author, Self Publishing, Social Media, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing Tools

Selling Your Books at Craft Fairs

October 6, 2015October 12, 2015 shelleywilson72

Gazing out of the window, I see grey skies, muddy puddles and a blustery wind, forcing my neighbours to grip tightly to their umbrellas and briefcases, as they hurry to work. For me, however, I have the luxury of tapping away on my keyboard, still wearing my fluffy pyjamas, no make-up and nursing a steaming… Continue reading Selling Your Books at Craft Fairs

Authors, Fiction, Indie Author, Non Fiction, Pinterest, Self Publishing, Social Media, The Writing Process, Writing Tools

Using the Radio to Sell Books

July 14, 2015August 14, 2015 shelleywilson72

There are a multitude of platforms available for an author to push their products, meet like-minded folks and share the joys (and woes) of writing. I, for one, love using Facebook and Twitter. My blog is another platform that opened up an online community that I happily call my extended family. My three kids, on… Continue reading Using the Radio to Sell Books

Self Publishing, Social Media, The Writing Process

Can Facebook Help Your Writing Career?

May 16, 2015April 2, 2018 shelleywilson72

Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, LinkedIn – they each invoke the Marmite reaction from us. You either love them or you hate them. I love Twitter. I adore Facebook. I'm having fun on Instagram. I haven’t ventured into the Tumblr domain. I do have a LinkedIn account that I avoid as much as possible –… Continue reading Can Facebook Help Your Writing Career?