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Plus, it attracts hummingbirds!
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Social Media News
Twitter Surveys Users on Possible Options for Tweet Subscriptions from Social Media Today: Take a look at some of the options that would be available with a subscription. Would paying for Twitter be worth it for you?
10 Facebook Live Tips to Follow Before, During & After Your Broadcast from SproutSocial: Facebook Live is a tremendous option to connect with your readers. Check out these tips to make the most of this Facebook feature.
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Book Marketing
NetGalley Review: Is NetGalley Worth It? With 50% Off Coupon! from Dave Chesson: Obtaining positive, verified reviews is critical to your book’s success. Dave Chesson explains how NetGalley can help you.
How to Do Honest and Legal Giveaways as an Author from Jane Friedman and by Chrys Fey: Chrys Fey suggests using Rafflecopter for your giveaway and a range of creative contest entry options.
6 Marketing Tips: Advice from a 12 Year Old Author by Kristina Olegovna Naydonova and from TheBookDesigner.com: This young author offers meaningful advice on how to best approach your book marketing.
Blogging
The Blogger’s Guide To Writing Better Headlines (Without Becoming A Copywriting Pro) from Blogging Wizard: Writing great headlines has the power to attract or repel readers. Learn how to write the best headlines possible.
Of Note
12 Tips To Write Tight from Anne R. Allen and by Debbie Burke: Debbie Burke takes writers through a list of steps to tighten their writing.
Writer’s Digest Best Writing Advice Websites 2020 from Writer’s Digest: If you are looking for writing advice, check out these websites.
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