The Value of an Internet Presence for Writers

Wed Mar 7, 2012 3:47 PM EST

Over the past few years, I’ve had conversations with many writers who tell me that they’re too busy writing to worry about creating an Internet presence. But I say that writers have been given a gift with this new age of social media.

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Bahamian Winds

Mon Jan 2, 2012 10:37 AM EST

From the rented veranda, Sasha squinted into the sun, noting its midday strength and counting the number of sailboats leaving the harbor. One after another set sail, reminding her of how bound she was to the computer sitting on her lap.

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5 Good Ways to Start the New Year

Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:26 AM EST

January 1st is a good day. It allows everyone an opportunity to start fresh, especially if the previous year was less than perfect. The New Year is a chance to turn over a new leaf and to make resolutions that will bring about positive change.

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The Death of Killer Blogs

Sat Sep 3, 2011 11:49 AM EDT

A lot of people start a blog because they have something amazing to say. But once they say it, many of these bloggers start to add posts just for the sake of posting.

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business, how-to-blog, whats-the-point-of-blogging, write-great-blogs, how-do-i-write-a-blog

How to Move Past Procrastination

Fri Jul 8, 2011 11:12 AM EDT

There’s that moment between knowing you should do something, and taking the first step to actually doing it – one instant to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to moving forward. I often find myself in this kind of quandary.

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business, procrastination, writers-block, avoiding-procrastination, motivating-writers, what-is-procrastination

The Art of Brainstorming

Sat Jun 18, 2011 12:33 PM EDT

I decided to brainstorm in order to write this article about brainstorming. I got out my yellow note pad and found my favorite ballpoint pen.

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business, article-about-brainstorming, how-to-brainstorm, brainstorming-techniques, brainstorming-article, jamee-the-journalist

How to Write Articles that Sell

Wed Jun 1, 2011 9:02 AM EDT

Article writing is a skill that requires both learning and practice. Writers who want to specialize in this niche should explore the industry and understand key elements of article writing.

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business, journalism, content-is-king, article-writing, writing-articles, how-to-write-articles, writing-for-money, writing-life

Simple Words for Up-and-Coming Writers

Mon May 30, 2011 2:48 PM EDT

I remember the day when I became certain that writing was my career. It was April, 1986. I was 27 years old, a single mother of three– all under the age of five – and in my first semester of college.

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business, writing-live, how-to-write-for-a-living, making-writing-a-career, stay-at-home-writers, writing-coach

The Business of Writing

Sun May 15, 2011 10:54 PM EDT

Writing is a business. This truth is not always clear to those born with natural talent and who enjoy the creative experience. In many cases, writers don’t want to admit that organization and strategy play a role in the life of a writer.

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business, the-writing-life, writers-in-oregon, oregon-writers, writing-businesses, freelance-writing-business

What's the Point of Twitter?

Fri May 6, 2011 2:53 PM EDT

When I first heard about Twitter I couldn’t help but ask, “What’s the point?” At the time, no one had a good enough answer. It didn’t make sense to write a series of messages only 140 characters long, nor did it appear to be a productive use of time.

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How Writers can Keep Clients Content

Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:31 PM EDT

One of my Twitter followers recently asked me how I managed to keep busy with my writing business. I quickly typed, “By providing great content.” I paused before hitting send, and realized that it didn’t feel right.

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business, customer-service, the-writing-life, client-care, the-business-of-writing

5 Ways to Spend Time Wisely on Social Media

Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:57 AM EDT

Time flies when you’re having fun on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites.

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business, social-media-consultant, social-media-advice, managing-time-on-social-media

Social Media Pet Peeves

Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:28 PM EDT

I’ve been a social media consultant for several years and absolutely love having the ability to connect with people on a global scale – for myself and for my clients. Social media opens up opportunities for personal interaction and new business contacts.

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How Facebook Works

Sat Apr 9, 2011 12:36 PM EDT

There are a lot of articles and blogs about Facebook, but this is a short, simple, and non-technical blog to help you with the basics of Facebook.

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business, facebook-basics, how-to-use-facebook, why-use-facebook, is-facebook-safe, using-facebook-for-business, facebook-etiquette

Write Like You. Find Your Writing Voice

Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:51 PM EDT

Write Like You

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business, the-writing-life, how-to-write-articles, freelance-writing-in-oregon, professional-writer-in-oregon, freelance-writer-in-medford

So You Think You Can Write

Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:49 AM EST

I’ve networked with a lot of talented writers who don’t have the passion or the perseverance to establish a career in the industry.

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business, writing, how-to-write, the-writing-life, writers-in-oregon, oregon-writers, so-you-think-you-can-write, writing-for-pay, professional-writers-in-oregon

Why Start a Blog?

Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:25 PM EST

I must admit, the writing snob in me was anti-blogging for several years. I didn’t like the idea that everyone had a platform to write, whether they made sense with their words or not, and whether they used good grammar or totally botched the English language.

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business, social-media-marketing, writing-blogs, how-to-start-a-blog, how-to-write-a-blog, how-do-i-blog, what-is-blogging, blogging-information

How to Write a Book and Self Publish

Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:52 AM EST

Both well-seasoned and up-and-coming writers ask me about the steps to writing a book. I often give them the basics, but took some time recently to write down what it really takes.

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business, writing-a-book, the-writing-life, book-writing, how-to-self-publish, help-for-new-writers

How Writers Can Break Into Marketing

Wed Dec 29, 2010 3:09 PM EST

With a quarter century of writing and marketing experience, I can assure you that marketing companies need great writers. On the flip side, great writers need outlets for their prose – along with money to pay the bills.

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business, creative-writing, freelance-writing, marketing-writers, writing-for-pr-firms, writing-for-marketing-agencies

The Life of a Stay-At-Home Writer

Tue Nov 30, 2010 4:34 PM EST

I get a lot of colorful comments from people who learn that I’m a stay-at-home writer. Many imply that I’ve got it easy. Some call me ‘spoiled.’ Others say they envision me typing a mile a minute as my imagination works overtime.

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The Art of Twittering

Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:06 AM EST

For some, entering the Twitter world is a big challenge. And once a person has created an account, three major questions often remain: What should I say? Who should I follow? Who will follow me?

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business, social-media, how-to-twitter, twitter-accounts, setting-up-twitter, getting-twitter-followers, following-people-on-twitter

How to Write a Press Release

Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:07 AM EST

A press release includes newsworthy information sent to television stations, radio stations, newspapers, magazines and online news sites. They are used to announce an event, describe a new product or talk about something new that the public would be interested in.

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How to Get Started in Social Media

Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are becoming household words, and yet many people continue to resist entering the social media world. For some, it’s a time issue. For others, it’s ignorance or fear.

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business, blogging, networking, public-relations, facebook, social-media, multimedia, newsvine-com, marketing-strategy, linkedin

Traditional Marketing Versus Social Media

Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:38 AM EDT

Should a business switch from traditional marketing methods to social media projects? Does it have to be one or the other?

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business, public-relations, social-media, marketing-strategies, traditional-marketing, sales-and-marketing, article-writing, twitter, business-marketing, business-communications

How to Find and Work with a Writer

Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:34 AM EDT

Business and marketing concepts are created behind executive doors. Managers at the top know what they want to say, and often believe they know how best to say it. But too often they get caught up with personal perceptions and limited thinking.

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Comments & Feedback

Hi Jamee Rae,

I'm Jerome and I am following you on twitter. Basically I am very happy to read your tweets as they are very useful and it make sense. I am writing concerning "Conduct an employee survey and ask what the company's mission is. You might learn that your marketing dollars should be spent internally." I totally agree about this and this is what Rimaco (www.rimaco.biz) call it internal marketing.

For our company internal marketing is the essence of marketing, branding and company culture and most of our clients don't get the point why should they have to invest internally than externally. We believe that internal branding / marketing is the essential tool to master for a proper brand or marketing strategy to work.

Thanks for keeping us informed of what's happening in the world.
Regards
J
— jerome-1456056