MARKETING MAYHEM: Writing Retreats
By Kristy Tate // I hesitate to tell this story because it makes me look more than a little inept. Believe me, I’m usually very good at navigating life and Continue reading
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MARKETING MAYHEM: Reader Magnets
By Kristy Tate // What is a reader magnet? A reader magnet is something you give your readers in exchange for their e-mail address. Why do you want a reader magnet? You Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: The Difference Between Working on Your Business and Working in Your Business
By Kristy Tate // I’m a big fan of Jody Moore’s Podcast, Better Than Happy. Jody’s a successful life coach, and this podcast episode, an interview with Neill Williams, is Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: What Makes TikTok Tick
By Kristy Tate // First, what is TikTok? TikTok is a short-form, video-sharing app that allows users to create and share 15-second videos, on any topic. You can think of Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: Experimenting With Kindle Vella
By Kristy Tate // Introducing Kindle Vella, a new way to read serialized stories. Find stories you love! The first few episodes are free! Short stories? Read for free. Have Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: Contests and Challenges
By Kristy Tate // In 2022, I decided to run a reading challenge on my Facebook page. My goal is to create more engagement on Facebook and increase the open Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: Promoting Your Work on Facebook Sites
By Kristy Tate // You win by the inches. You might not think an inch counts, but it does. As Al Pacino once said, “If you win by an inch Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: Connecting with Your Readers
By Kristy Tate // I made a mistake a couple of weeks ago. Typically, when I send out my weekly newsletter, I have two groups I exclude. One is a Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: Back Matter — It’s Important, Even If You’re Not a Chiropractor
By Kristy Tate // What happens after your reader reaches The End? Hopefully, you’ve not only written a compelling and satisfying story, but you’ve whet their appetites for everything you’ve Continue reading
MARKETING MAYHEM: Testing Two Different Launch Plans
By Kristy Tate // A few days ago, I published the fourth book in my Witching Well series, The Rainforest Rendezvous (clean and wholesome time travel romance). I didn’t put Continue reading