Category Archives: Social media

Middle Age Bulge: Running for Council?

Posted on July 26, 2013 by ruthseeley

See on Scoop.it – Municipal politics ruthseeley‘s insight: This is Kennedy-esque rhetoric for the 21st Century and I wholeheartedly approve of – and agree – with the points Councillor Thomas makes here. All his points are compelling – but especially … Continue reading →

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Program enhancement via live blogging and live tweeting

Posted on August 28, 2011 by ruthseeley

If you cast your net widely for volunteer live tweeters, you’ll be amazed at the coverage you get and the goodwill you create. People will be banging down your doors for the opportunity to participate, not just spectate. Continue reading →

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Author/Publisher Checklist for Online Bookselling and Promotion

Posted on April 16, 2011 by ruthseeley

The online book buying and recommendation process is not the same as the in-store buying experience, and while it’s got some advantages (instant gratification when you’re buying an ebook, for instance; no trek to the store or waiting for a special order to come in the case of pbooks), it’s also got some disadvantages. Continue reading →

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The power of Twitter hits mainstream TV

Posted on February 8, 2011 by ruthseeley

Knowledge sharing leads not only to collaboration but to lives saved as Twitter hits Grey’s Anatomy. Continue reading →

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The Literary Project interviews – me!

Posted on January 22, 2011 by ruthseeley

I hadn’t quite believed that authors needed help from PR people – or that they’d be willing to pay for my help. They do, they can, and they will. Continue reading →

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Blogging for authors: mostly why, with a who and a how or two

Posted on September 6, 2010 by ruthseeley

Will all Greil Marcus fans become Heather McCormack readers/book purchasers? It’s doubtful. Some might – and by adding a Greil Marcus tag to a blog post it’s that much easier for his fans to find – and connect with – her. Continue reading →

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Some more social media tips and experiences from authors

Posted on June 6, 2010 by ruthseeley

Readers are passionate people with an insatiable desire for their next fix. And it had better be quality stuff. Continue reading →

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Social media for authors

Posted on May 25, 2010 by ruthseeley

Dennis Cass on promoting a book. Continue reading →

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Talking social media to PR students

Posted on May 17, 2010 by ruthseeley

The great advantage of doing an in-person talk is that you don’t have to look at yourself while you’re doing it – at least not after the rehearsing-in-front-of-a-mirror segment of the procedure is over. Continue reading →

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Tribes – or what you can learn by reading fiction

Posted on March 27, 2010 by ruthseeley

To which exotic tribes do you belong? Continue reading →

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