Issue #811 April 22, 2014 Publisher: Joan Stewart “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” In This Issue Your Digital Writing Coach Pinterest Cover Photos Public vs. Professional Speaking Hound Video of the Week This Week in the Hound House: After that Easter dinner where I was clearly out of control, I’m crossing my paws,… Read More
The Winning Slogan
Issue #807 April 8, 2014 Publisher: Joan Stewart “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” In This Issue The Winning Slogan A Bio with Personality Where to See The Publicity Hound Hound Video of the Week This Week in the Hound House: I had a blast yesterday choosing the six outfits I’ll be wearing for… Read More
LinkedIn Ruins a Good Thing
Issue #803 March 25, 2014 Publisher: Joan Stewart “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” In This Issue LinkedIn Ruins a Good Thing Book Marketing Made Easy Facebook Page Cost Calculator Hound Video of the Week This Weekend in the Hound House: I’m not allergic to my dog. I’m allergic to my house. The doc… Read More
Why Most Books Fail
Issue #787 Jan. 25, 2014 Publisher: Joan Stewart “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” In This Issue Why Most Books Fail Animated GIFs on Pinterest Get Booked on Big TV Shows Hound Video of the Week This Weekend in the Hound House: Playing catch-up this weekend after being away for six days on the… Read More
11 gems I learned on the Publishing at Sea cruise on how to get a book published
One of the major benefits of presenting at conferences is that I usually return home with a to-do list a mile long, based on what I learned from the other presenters and even from audience members. That’s exactly what’s happened on the six-day Publishing at Sea cruise I hosted with Judith Briles, Amy Collins and… Read More
40 Creative Social Media Ideas
Issue #786 Jan. 18, 2014 Publisher: Joan Stewart “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” In This Issue 40 Creative Social Media Ideas Stand Out on Twitter Promote Your Books for Free Hound Video of the Week This Weekend in the Hound House: I leave today for my “Create a Best-seller at Sea” cruise to… Read More
Dog Tweets of the Week–How to Convert a Hangout on Air to a Podcast
Here are my Top 10 tweets from this past week, great for retweeting! If you missed these, follow The Publicity Hound on Twitter. How to Convert a Hangout on Air to a PodcastIt is surprising to discover just how easy it is to convert Google Hangouts into an iTunes podcast. It’s so easy and the… Read More
Number 1 Excuse for Lousy PR
Issue #781 Dec. 31, 2013 Publisher: Joan Stewart “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” In This Issue Number 1 Excuse for Lousy PR 50 Tips for Free Publicity Write a Book in 2014 Hound Video of the Week This Week in the Hound House: I “unplugged” from technology for several days when I was… Read More
How much is an email address from Facebook really worth?
Here’s a startling statistic that will force you to really think about how much money you’re probably leaving on the table on Facebook. Studies show that the average Facebook “Like” is worth about $10 a year. Some of those people will buy from you when they see you promoting things, but most won’t. If that… Read More
Collect Emails on Facebook
Issue #776 Dec. 7, 2013 Publisher: Joan Stewart “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” In This Issue Collect Emails on Facebook How a Podcast Can Waste Time Pitching Tips from ABC, NBC, CBS Hound Video of the Week This Week in the Hound House: It’s f-f-f-f-f-freezing here in the Upper Midwest. And I’ve yet… Read More