Joan Stewart

6 keys to outrageous success as an author

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” The quote is from Winston Churchill. But it could just as well have been from Jack Canfield. He and co-author Mark Victor Hansen got 144 rejection letters from publishers who were uninterested in publishing their book, “Chicken Soup for the Soul.” They refused to… Read More

What? Still No Avatar?

The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #675 Dec. 29, 2012 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. What? Still No Avatar? 2. A Must-Read for Authors 3. New Posts at My Blog 4. Hound Joke of the Week This Weekend in the Hound… Read More

Dog Tweets–Facebook: Are the good times really over for good?

Here are my top 10 tweets from this past week, great for retweeeting. If you missed these, follow me on Twitter. Facebook: Are the good times really over for good?http://ow.ly/goF1I Great explanation of Google AuthorRank. If you write anything online, read this. http://ow.ly/gpl84 9 mistakes you’re making on LinkedIn http://ow.ly/gpsSI How guest posting propelled one… Read More

How to check references if you’re hiring a publicist

Don’t get caught with the Publicist from Hell. That’s easy to do if you’ve interviewed several candidates in-depth, you’ve chosen your top candidate and want to get started, but you miss the critical step of checking references before you sign on the dotted line. Don’t let yourself become so giddy with excitement over an exceptional… Read More

Don’t Fall for the $1 Facebook Trap

The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #675 Dec. 22, 2012 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. Don’t Fall for the $1 Facebook Trap 2. How to Use My Free Ebook 3. New Posts at My Blog 4. Hound Video of the Week… Read More

12 ways to use my free ebook on DIY publicity tips

It’s my annual gift to you: “The Best of The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week of 2012” ebook. This year’s book includes 27 publicity and social media tips for businesses, schools, nonprofits, authors, speakers and experts, excerpted from my ezine, delivered each Tuesday and Saturday. Right-lick here and save the book to your hard… Read More

Don’t Educate the Reporter

The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #671 Dec. 15, 2012 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. Don’t Educate the Reporter 2. Facebook Changes Privacy Settings 3. New Posts at My Blog 4. Hound Video of the Week This Weekend in the Hound… Read More

Need a fast, easy blog post? Ask 10 experts for advice

Bloggers, if you’re looking for a fast, easy, meaty blog post that your target audience will love and share with others, use this holiday blogging tip—a perfect way to keep your blog fresh when you’re taking time off. Email 10 experts and ask them to answer a question about a problem your audience struggles with. PR expert… Read More

Dog Tweets—8 reasons not to hire a PR firm

Here are my Top 10 tweets from this past week, great for retweeting! If you missed these, follow me on Twitter. 8 reasons not to hire a PR firm. [Lots of disagreement in the Comments section.] http://ow.ly/g0kK2 Instagram photos no longer visible on Twitter. http://ow.ly/g0kSI What Happens After the Facebook Like? 20 Tips To Engage… Read More