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Research Skills 101: Where Do You Get Your News?

Have you ever thought about where you get most of your news? Are you watching local or national news programs? Do you watch major news networks? Do you read local, state, or national newspapers? Are you skimming headlines that pop up in your social media feeds? Do you read business, political, or technology magazines toContinueContinue reading “Research Skills 101: Where Do You Get Your News?”

Keys to Success: Marketing

Here is where I must admit that marketing is probably my weakest point. It stems from a few things. First, I have a love-hate relationship with social media which is a key marketing tool. Second, I’m often so busy writing that I forget to publicize my writing. Third, I simply don’t make time for it.ContinueContinue reading “Keys to Success: Marketing”

Reevaluating a Relationship with Social Media

After reviewing more tips from What Color Is Your Parachute?, I’m reconsidering my relationship with social media. I’ve never been one for sharing personal details that affect those close to me so I’ve always approached social media accounts with caution. I’ll continue to be careful about family information online, but following the tips from theContinueContinue reading “Reevaluating a Relationship with Social Media”

First, Do No Harm: Social Media **

Does anybody else remember some of the early days of being online? Many pages lacked images because they took too long to download over dialup connections. Email still used dot-matrix printers which zipped back and forth across the page with a motion that reminded you of a typewriter. (If you’re too young to know whatContinueContinue reading “First, Do No Harm: Social Media **”