3 Ways to Gain Influence Online (That You Probably Haven’t Thought Of)

3 Ways to Gain Influence Online (That You Probably Haven’t Thought Of)

guest post by K.C. Neal

1. Provide Original Information

It seems like everyone is a content provider these days. It’s just so easy to start a blog or throw up a website. But how much of the content out there is truly original and useful? My background is in science and research, so I love data and original research. (Let’s hear it for writers who love advanced statistics! Hello…?) Last year, I put out a book blogger survey, and over 70 bloggers responded. One of the most popular posts on my blog is based on some of the data from that survey: The One Thing Book Bloggers Hate Most. It’s also one of my most commented-on non-giveaway posts. For all I know, I’m the only person who’s ever conducted a survey specifically aimed at book bloggers! That survey gave me tons of original information to share. I’ve written several posts about working with book bloggers and doing blog tours, and I’ve taught a couple of webinars on these topics. Ya see? Originality… authority… influence. Find ways to provide useful, original content, and I guarantee readers will get excited about it and be interested in what you have to say.

What I wish I knew before I published that I know now

What I wish I knew before I published that I know now
By Joshua Graham

Prior to my contract with Howard Books (an imprint of Simon & Schuster), I had always believed that I could be in control of all aspects of my career. On the surface, one could argue that I did all the right things, worked my tail off, and applied my knowledge of the craft and business, and those all led to my getting published with one of the Big 6.
Indeed, without work nothing will happen, because books don’t get themselves published, nor do they sell themselves. 

A New Release and Writing Community

Bri, thank you so much for hosting me on your blog.  I am so excited to start the blog tour of my second novel Raven’s Song on your site.  I really get a kick out of seeing you at different book events and following your posts on face book. You have so much energy and enthusiasm for the craft.  Sometimes I wonder where you find the energy to do all the things you do.  One of these days we will have to sit down to coffee and I will spend a few hours siphoning out your secrets. (Fab Lucinda, congrats. I'd love to sit down and shoot the breeze.)

Hey You! Want To Get Published? Here's a Contest

One of my publishers Stone House Ink is holding a contest. Where anyone can apply to add a chapter to an ongoing collaborative eBook.

Entries are emailed in, 5 finalists will be picked, then uploaded to the blog to be voted on by the public.

Each month's winner will be awarded a prize. In addition to a grand prize winner at the end who will receive an agent package.

You can keep entering each month there is no limit.

Just go here and check out the details.

Writer Wednesday:Lesson Learned Check Those Attachments.

In July I had a lot going on! I was in Tennessee visiting family and taking care of responsibilities that require my attention there every summer. It truly wasn't like I was lounging or vacationing in the least. I had my two high maintenance daughters the diva and the victim with me. To top it all off my Internet ability was like when the cell phones first came out and people walked around holding out there phone. Like I said not a vacation.


However, within the mist of that trip I released Glazier in eBook form. I was beyond ecstatic. There were a couple of reviewers I have relationships with who I immediately sent a pdf to. For a split second I stopped and thought did I send the right copy? Then frankly forgot about it.

Fast forward three weeks later. After the return home and the sudden move where I had a pack unpack 48 hour turn around. I get my first review. She mentions errors. Ding Ding Ding. Yep you bet ya. I sent the wrong copy. And now my second review where I sent the wrong copy. Apologies ladies. I'll be sure to check those attachments from now on.

Here's the latest review for Glazier from Paranormal Opinion

"This book has a lot of writing errors, but the story is incredible. It's wonderfully unique and intriguing. It's a paranormal story – but it's not your usual vampires or shape-shifters. There is plenty of sexual tension, even though the relationship doesn't get very heated."

Astraea Press Submission Calls...

Greetings huns...One of my dear publishers is seeking submissions...Here are the details.