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Writers Cafe Closed For A While

Hello all -
Just wanted to let you know I will be away from the blog for a while - maybe as long as 6 weeks, as I have to have a sudden operation next Tuesday, July 29th. They expect a 4-6 week recuperation period.
Look forward to catching up on all your writing news and happenings […]

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How Do You Feel About Marketing Your Writing Business?

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Over at Graham Strong’s blog, A Few Strong Words, he asked Do Blogs Work?
He also asked if blogs can bring business, saying -
… Although it is certainly social and helps us all develop our writing/business skills, I’m not sure it is useful for attracting new clients.
Copywriter, Tom Chandler added one of the many interesting comments […]

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It’s Not Too Late - Win Great Prizes At Meryl.net’s 8th Blog Birthday Bash - But Hurry

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I think it’s so exciting that Meryl K Evans is celebrating her blog’s 8th birthday.

8th Blog Birthday Bash
The party raged throughout June, and it’s still going strong. Meryl invited others to join in the fun. I wrote one of the guest posts - The Power Of Story In The Digital Age. Readers were invited […]

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Writers Cafe - Sharing Real Life Social Media Stumbling Blocks, Strategies, ROI & Success Stories

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Over at Small Biz Mentor I wrote Social Media ROI - Real Life Lessons From Small Business Owners. I asked

Do you know of Social Media ROI (Return on Investment) (or other) social media success stories?
If you are a small business owner wanting to try social […]

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How Many Blogs Equal One Business Book? Blogs vs Books

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I’ve been working on a new project (which is why it’s been quiet here lately), which involves reading lots!! of business books. I always enjoy the research process both online and offline, but have found reading real books a relaxing more focused approach for what I need right now.
I love the tangents the internet […]

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Writers Cafe - Upcoming Peter Bowerman Interview - What Do YOU Want Me To Ask Him - I Need Your Questions

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It’s a Writers Cafe with a difference. Gather together any questions you have for Well Fed Writer & Well Fed Self Publisher author, Peter Bowerman, coming soon to a Writers Cafe near you.
I’ve just read Peter Bowerman’s latest book - The Well Fed Self Publisher: How To Turn One Book Into A Full Time Living. […]

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The Power Of Story In The Digital Age - My Guest Post At Meryl.net

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Meryl K Evans is celebrating her 8th blog birthday, and she’s asked me to help her celebrate with writing a guest post.
Check it out - The Power Of Story In The Digital Age… about our personal and business stories on the net. I hope you enjoy it.
If you stop by and comment, you’ll be […]

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Weekend Writers Cafe - I’d Rather Be Writing In… All Virtual Expenses Paid By The Writers Cafe

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Where do you like to write?
Joanna Young has me envious, but you could join her too… She’s running a writing workshop in sunny Sardinia on the Mediterranean in October. Check it all out at Absorbing Writing.
Bob Younce wrote at Meryl.net about freelance writing myths
freelance writing consists entirely of days on the beach sipping margaritas […]

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Seth Godin, Meet Yvonne Russell - Yvonne Russell, Meet Seth Godin

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Seth Godin, Meet Yvonne Russell - Yvonne Russell, Meet Seth Godin…
They were the words that greeted me when I opened my email from Meryl K Evans at Meryl.net putting me in touch with Seth to arrange delivery of the $800 Seth Godin DVD set I won at Meryl’s 8th Blog Birthday Celebrations.
She’s invited guest authors […]

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