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21 Ways to Get More Followers on Twitter (and other social networks)

Here’s a wonderful infographic from Post Planner on how to get more followers on Twitter. Of course, many of the suggestions apply to other social networks as well. 1 – Embed tweets on your website. Feature tweets from satisfied customers, cool tweets, funny tweets, and topical tweets. Feature tweets from satisfied customers, cool tweets, funny […]

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Napping: Good for Your Creativity and Your Health

18 historic power nappers: creative thinkers, politicians, and authors. #naps #powernaps Click To Tweet Many creative thinkers, politicians, and authors have been in the habit of taking short naps. Here are just 18 historic power nappers: Gene Autry, singer and actor (took naps between performances) Napoleon Bonaparte, French emperor (daily naps) Winston Churchill, British prime […]

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How to Start a Business Blog That Attracts New Customers (Infographic)

Here are five reasons why you should have a business blog for your books, writing, consulting, etc.: Drive traffic to your website. Get potential leads from that traffic. Become an authority in your niche. Connect with people interested in your books, products, or other services. Set your books and services up for the long term. […]

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Joan Stewart: Using Goodreads to Promote Your Book

Guest post by Joan Stewart of The Publicity Hound Gone are the days when an author could count on a book review in a newspaper or magazine to send books flying off the shelves. Book review sections in newspapers and magazines have practically disappeared. That’s why it’s imperative that you know where millions of readers […]