The Writing Edge for Business Writers: 6/15/18

Jun 15, 2018 | Reading Lists

You’re a businessperson. You may not think of yourself as a writer, but you know that writing well can boost your results and your career. Naturally, you want to do better. Every week I point you to articles and blog posts that I think will teach you something or spark an idea or two. The posts are about the intertwined tasks of reading and writing. Some weeks there are more pointers than others.

This week I’m pointing you to posts on getting the most from book marketing services and how to be more productive.

From Penny Sansevieri: Get the Most from Book Marketing Services: Author Checklist

“If you’re ready to take your brand and your platform to the next level, then book marketing services may be just what you need. And primarily, what I do is help authors with their exposure. Because exposure is ultimately what will drive sales. Consumers often need to see something as many as seven times before deciding…”

From Dave Chesson: 3 Powerful Productivity Tips to Become a Better Freelance Blogger

“The following apps will help you focus on blogging, regardless of how much willpower you feel at the time”

Sources I Check Regularly

I find the posts and articles that I share with you on The Writing Edge in many places. But there are a few that provide insightful pieces again and again. Here they are.

Alliance of Independent Authors

Ann Handley

Frances Caballo

Jane Friedman

IngramSpark

Jerry Jenkins

Joel Friedlander

Joanna Penn

Kindlepreneur

Michele De Felippo

Penny Sansevieri

Daphne Gray-Grant

Becky Robinson’s Weaving Influence