by Amanda Hagarty | Feb 3, 2013 | Author Platform, Google Plus for Authors, Social Media for Authors
I just wanted to share some interesting developments in the social media world. Basically a Facebook vs Google+ discussion. (Warning I am admittedly a Google fangirl so yes I am biased but you can’t ignore the facts). Recently Google+ surpassed Twitter to become...
by Amanda Hagarty | Jan 15, 2013 | ePublishing
Checking that box to accept terms and conditions has become a routine. How often do you actually read what you are agreeing to…most people will probably answer zero. I have to wonder how much actual time it would take to read everyone of the countless terms and...
by Amanda Hagarty | Sep 23, 2012 | Author Websites, Marketing Strategies for Authors, Social Media for Authors
Ever since word got out in Bellingham about my social media marketing lessons, I have had a deluge of authors asking for my help. They have varying degrees of skill levels with computers and the Internet, but that all have one complaint: “I have been doing this...
by Amanda Hagarty | Jul 30, 2012 | Author Platform, Author Websites
My livelihood revolves around self promotion and networking. When I moved to Washington state in September 2011, I was the new girl in town and I had to hit the ground running. I got out there and got involved with as much of the local writing community as I could,...
by Amanda Hagarty | May 8, 2012 | Marketing Strategies for Authors
Marketing is something writers tend to dread. They come up with all kinds of excuses to justify not marketing their books: I don’t want to make a profit from my book, just see the story or ideas “get out there.” Marketing is rude/sleazy and will ruin...
