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How to Build Community with Other Editors

By Olivia Rollins

July 27, 2020 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

How to Build Community with Other Editors

Although editors are a notoriously introverted bunch, we all stand to benefit from a little social connection. What happens when you run into a truly perplexing problem—be it a difficult client or a questionable comma—and you need to turn to other editors for advice? Where can editors go to receive mentoring and swap war stories? This post outlines some of the ways in which editors can connect with each other—virtually as well as in person—in order to grow as professionals and build a sense of community.

Filed Under: Editing, Manager Monday Tagged With: ACES, association, building, community, copy edit, Copy Editing, copy editor, copyedit, copyediting, copyeditor, edit, Editing, editor, editorial, Editors, Facebook, freelance, freelancer, freelancers, group, groups, guild, how to, how-to, isolated, isolation, loneliness, lonely, membership, network, Networking, organization, reach out, resources, Social Media, Support

The Age of Mass Distraction

By Monique Vieu

October 16, 2019 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

The Age of Mass Distraction

With an economic market that demands extreme multitasking and a digital culture that rewards immediacy, ease, and efficiency, our environment is changing at an astonishing rate. Pressured by this cultural shift, we have less time to consume information, and our brains are adapting to these demands.

Filed Under: Digital Tagged With: apps, best sellers, brain, digital media, digital reading, Facebook, instagram, literary awards, Maryanne Wolf, N. Katherine Hayles, Nielsen, reading skills, skimming, smartphones, twitter

Building a Social Media Following for Aspiring Authors

By Melinda Jasmine Crouchley

September 6, 2019 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Building a Social Media Following for Aspiring Authors

Where do you go first? Out of the plethora of social media options available, which is going to net you the most bang for your buck? Which is going to be the most efficient and effective use of your time?

Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: audience, author, brand identity, branding, Facebook, goodreads, instagram, Marketing, media, Ooligan, personal, personal brand, pinterest, portland state university, publishing, Social Media, twitter, website

The Rise of Livestreaming Authors

By Katherine Petersdorf @katpetersdorf

May 24, 2019 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

The Rise of Livestreaming Authors

Every author and publisher knows that social media is a crucial component of marketing; however, it is more important to understand new, emerging trends in the media marketing world. Most authors remember the hit of the novel trailer and how Epic Reads swept viewers away with some of Harper’s most amazing adverts. Once again, they’ve stepped into the media marketing world and surfaced with a new trend that is starting to become viral: livestreamed readings and interviews with authors.

Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: author interview, author marketing help, Digital marketing, epic reads, Facebook, facebook live, instagram, instagram live, live author, live reading, livestreaming, Marketing, publishing help, Social Media, YouTube, youtube live

How Personal Branding Can Impact Getting Your Book Acquired

By Taylor Thompson @taylormegon

April 8, 2019 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

How Personal Branding Can Impact Getting Your Book Acquired

Personal branding, especially as a writer, is complicated, confusing, and—unfortunately—completely necessary. While your presence and brand online aren’t the only factors that contribute to your publishing dreams or successes, your personal brand does have a huge impact on how both readers and publishing professionals alike will see you. We’ll let you in on a little secret: you’re easy to find on the internet. And yes, we do check.

Filed Under: Manager Monday Tagged With: Acquisitions, blogs, branding, community, Facebook, instagram, newsletter, personal, Social Media, twitter, website, writing

How Personal Branding Can Impact Getting Your Book Acquired

By Taylor Thompson @taylormegon

January 28, 2019 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

How Personal Branding Can Impact Getting Your Book Acquired

Personal branding, especially as a writer, is complicated, confusing, and—unfortunately—completely necessary. While your presence and brand online aren’t the only factors that contribute to your publishing dreams or successes, your personal brand does have a huge impact on how both readers and publishing professionals alike will see you. We’ll let you in on a little secret: you’re easy to find on the internet. And yes, we do check.

Filed Under: Manager Monday Tagged With: Acquisitions, blogs, branding, community, Facebook, instagram, newsletter, personal, Social Media, twitter, website, writing

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