Okay, settle down. Don’t freak out. Walmart is not going to put writers out of business. Not yet anyway. So what do you do if this happens?
First and foremost, make sure the retail price of your books is the same everywhere.
That’s about all you can do. Because Walmart will be Walmart and we have little say in the matter, should they choose to discount your book. And Amazon is, well Amazon.
However, read the following article which gives you more information about what’s going on and fingers crossed we never see any of these mean letters from Amazon.
Click on the image/article below and read more about KDP pricing.
WALMART DISCOUNT PRICING SPARKS THREATENING LETTERS FROM KDP
I’ve had the post-holiday blues. After returning from Europe and spending time with my daughter and granddaughters, I have no motivation.
Yet, my editor is waiting for my next picture book manuscript and I’m sitting here staring at my half-finished novel.
Sigh, so much to do and so little desire. Although my characters keep me awake every night. Instead of encouraging me, I feel as though these characters are little devils on my shoulder. LOL
So, time to put action to words and take my own advice. Wish me luck.
Hope this review helps you too.
Do you need to overcome Summertime writer’s block?
How about, not 10, but 33 tips to jumpstart your writing?
The long, hot days make me lethargic. I want to play, putter around with my roses, or read a good book. Even my muse, complains it’s too damn hot to sit at a computer. Now, who am I to argue with inspiration?
But, writers must write.
So if you’re searching for something to help, keep reading.
I found a great answer on Quora. Who knows? After you read the article, even during these dog-days of summer, maybe you will find one that suits you.
Here’s my take on his 33 tips. The ones I think will help me are in red.
Not me, I’m a start at the beginning kinda gal.
Jot down the facts, just the facts. Cool idea.
Now take a fact from #2 and turn it on its head. What if it’s a lie.
Prompts? I love prompts.
Free write, hmm might just work. Gonna give it a try. With #4 of course.
Break? Took too many already this Summer.
Get moving. But remember to come back to WIP.
Meditate. Nah, not for me.
Ditto. I don’t like confrontations. Even pleasant ones.
Do you find social media apps confusing or even a bit frightening?
Like, for instance, Instagram? I do! I can barely keep up with Twitter and Facebook. Plus, I don’t have a clue about how to use Instagram effectively. AND, I’m terrible at self-promotion. Which leads to panic every time I try a new social media platform.
But, I recently learned a bit more about how to use Instagram without going nuts or running away in fear.
Thanks go to Steve Boseley for this enlightening and encouraging article.
What I learned from Steve…
Instagram has a free business account.
Millions of people use Instagram daily. (500 – 800 M) Which far outpaces Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. Wow!
Make sure your Instagram name is easy to read and spell. Hmm…
Take advantage of the Bio link. With this, you can send readers to your landing page, website or newsletter.
With the free business account, you can link Instagram to your Facebook page. Using the phone app…
Click on your pic at the bottom, next click on the three lines at the top right corner, select Settings at the bottom, next select account and “Switch to a Business account.”
Don’t hit readers over the head with a hard sell. Limit sales posts to 30% of all your posts.
Make your photos unique. Instagram allows you to edit them with a range of filters and effects. Make your pics unique. Post high-quality photos with engaging captions.
You can add multiple photos on one post and the reader can scroll through them.
Size does matter, Steve gives us info on the best.
Readers love behind the scenes photos. Let them see your workspace and process as a writer.
Check the Hashtags of other users and follow their lead. Steve gives a link on how to not suck at Hashtags. Be sure and check it out.
To promote your books, post relevant pics.
Post often and regularly. YIKES! Now I need to find the time.
Where does the time go?
Want to know more about using Instagram?
Be sure and click on Steve’s link above, and read his entire article. Because I only hit the highlights, there is much more to know about the media.
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