Being a writer requires giving up other things, and making it a priority requires sacrifice It’s been said that some people really don’t want to write, they want to have written. They want to see the results, without putting in the work. Yet writing requires effort and that effort necessitates that we prioritize the things […]
Google+ Shuts Down April 2, 2019 Google+ launched in June 2011, among much fanfare, to challenge other social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Specifically, it was Google’s attempt to go head to head with Facebook. Over the years, Google+ has gone through some changes and endured much criticism, while gaining a few loyal users. […]
Goodreads is the premier social media site for book lovers In past months we’ve covered Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. One social media option is especially tailored to writers: Goodreads. “Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations.” Goodreads turned ten this year. It has 55 million members, 1.5 billion books listed, […]
With no shortage of social media platforms to consider, several may warrant attention So far we’ve talked about Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. But there are hundreds of other social media platforms to consider. While some platforms are obscure, others garner much more attention. Though some of these social media outposts are worthy of consideration, […]
Pinterest is a quick way to share images and connect with like-minded people So far we’ve talked about Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn as possible social media platforms for authors. What about Pinterest? Of the four of them, I’ve done the least amount of work with Pinterest. Maybe that’s because I’m a guy and most Pinterest […]
LinkedIn is the Social Media Platform for Professional Networking We’ve talked about Twitter and Facebook as social media hangouts that many authors use to connect with fans and engage followers. Another social media platform to consider is LinkedIn. LinkedIn is the social media platform to make professional connections, for networking, and to find work. Are […]
Being the world’s largest social media platform doesn’t necessarily make Facebook better Last month I mentioned that Twitter is my preferred social media platform and the one I use the most. Though I’ve been on Facebook longer, I don’t find it as useful. In fact, I find Facebook frustrating. Aside from frequent changes that affect […]
We need a realistic view of our history to plan a reasonable vision for our future My wife sometimes says I view things as though my glass is only half-full, that I’m pessimistic. I counter that I’m simply being a realist, but the truth is I’m not sure who’s right. Perhaps a bit of reality […]
Social media is a great way to connect with others and share content Last month we started a new feature here on Byline where we end each month giving you a chance to share with our community. We started with an opportunity to post a link to your website or blog. And if you missed […]
When our carefully constructed world of work comes crashing down, follow these steps to reconstruct it Writers are often amazed at the amount of writing I do on a daily and weekly basis. They ask how I manage to consistently stay productive. Part of it is my stage of life, part of it is discipline, […]