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Links Round Up: Week of 8/8

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August is already almost halfway over and the weather is only just starting to ramp up… If you’re in the path of this weekend’s impending heat wave, stay inside, drink lots of water, and go to the pool!

The wonderful Susan M. Boyer on learning as we go… [Women Writers]

Using social media: Don’t be a troll. [Jamie Chavez]

11 unusual ways to use social media [Entrepreneur]

Even science says you should most definitely read. [HuffPost]

LinkedIn: Useful stuff! [Where Writers Win]

Why do writers love writing about Paris? [Women Writers]

If you wanna live longer, read books! [HuffPost]

Infographic: 5 Things You Need to Do For Your Publicist

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There have been times we are hired for a book publicity/brand campaign, and the author or client checks out after the first phone call.  We often find ourselves stalled, with a lot of questions, and in the position of hunting authors down for things we need.  The ugly truth of it is no matter how wonderful we think we are, publicists can’t work in a vacuum and successful publicity doesn’t happen in isolation.

Read our extended article, Publicity 101: 5 Things You Need to Do For Your Publicist, or check out our infographic below.

Infographic: 5 Things You Need to do for Your Publicist:

Infographic: 5 Things Brandi

Links Round Up: Week of 8/1

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The first week of August started out rainy and humid, but on this Friday we couldn’t ask for sunnier skies. TGIF!

B&N Opens Its Shelves for Indies [BookWorks]

4 ways for authors to use LinkedIn [Where Writers Win]

Why you should join the adult coloring book revolution (and some nice colored pencils [Bustle]

In honor of James Baldwin’s birthday, his advice on writing [Brain Pickings]

Dr. Suess’s secret art collection goes on view [HuffPost]

Historical Novel Society’s review of Broken Ground [HNS]

“My husband doesn’t read my books” [Women Writers]

James Baldwin quotes (again in honor of his birthday!) [Blavity]

Infographic: Is It Time to Be Your Own Boss?

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Do you work a full time office job, but feel like the hours you signed up for are for are far fewer than the ones you actually put in? Have your raises been non-existent for the last couple of years? Do you feel like you can do better, but aren’t sure you have what it takes to start your own business?

We have compiled a list of flags that signal it may be time for you to branch out on your own… and be your own boss! Read our extended blog on the subject here.

12 Signs You May Need to Be Your Own Boss Infographic:

Own Boss Infographic CMPR

Infographic: Bestsellers Lists

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Amazon, Barnes & Noble, New York Times, USA Today: all these outlets have bestsellers lists that most authors would love to appear on. Creating a goal to become a bestselling author is great, but should not be the end all be all reason as to why you write books. It is a long road to get there, and there are other amazing things that will happen along the journey of being a published author!

We have created an infographic that has more information on what you need to know. You can also read our extended blog post on the subject here.

10 Things You Need To Know About Bestsellers Lists Infographic:

Bestsellers Lists Infographic