Please continue to browse these posts on social media, but know that I'm not longer working under the Social Sprite name. I have a new website and a new business.
I am still helping authors with their social media marketing and will still answer questions on social media in general if you have any. If you want more information on what I do for authors and access to your FREE white paper on creating your social media marketing strategy visit me over on the Social Media for Authors page on my new website.
 There is much more to LinkedIn than you think. I’d say if you can fit it in then all of you authors and ministers out there need to be on it. This network isn’t just a place to put your resume and forget about it. LinkedIn has 200 million members. Half of these members have a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree. 20 million are recent college grads. These people are probably readers so authors, especially nonfiction authors, need to be on and using LinkedIn. This is the professional platform and if you are writing for the business crowd you’ll find many of them here.
Get more LinkedIn stats here: Amazing LinkedIn Stats You Can't Miss
Ministers take note that your church can create a LinkedIn profile just like any business or non-profit organization. You can also start a group or groups which can be a great way to expand your ministries.
Creative authors, poets and novelists, you can find a home and fans here as well. There a many groups to join to help you make connections. And if you hire yourself out as a writeryou definitely need to be on and using LinkedIn.
Let’s have a look at what you can do on LinkedIn.
Network. The number one thing on any social network.LinkedIn groups are the best way to do this. The next fivepoints have to do with groups.
Join at least one group. Make sure the group you joinis active. There are many groups on LinkedIn, but not allhave much going on.
Complete your profile. This is your calling card. It is how others will get to know you. If you don’t have much on it or you don’t have a picture it will be hard for others to take you seriously.
Read and follow the group’s rules. To the right near the top you’ll see a link to the group’s rules. Be sure to read them.
Promote your work. Take note that there is a "Promotions" tab on groups. This takes you to where you can promote your work. Most groups don’t like promotions added to the discussion board.
Get involved. In order to get something out of a group you need to put in the time, you need to contribute. You can share information or answer people’s questions.
Groups for authors: Book Marketing
Books and Writers
Writer’s Café
Groups ideas for churches/ministries:
The best thing for church community managers or ministers to do is to search LinkedIn groups for their denomination or particular interest. There are hundreds of church oriented groups out there. If you don’t fine one that fits, create your own.
And here are some other things you can do on LinkedIn:
Find connections. You need to find people with whom you can network. You can either invite people from your email lists or search on LinkedIn for people you know. If you don’t know someone you can get introduced through someone you have in common.
LinkedIn is set up to connect with those you have met or know. If you don't know someone, get to know them viaa group and then you can make the connection.
Post. Just like on the other social networks you can share links to your blog posts or other interesting and relevant information on your Home page. There you will find a news feed that shows posts from all of your connections. After you post you have the option of then sharing your post with one or all of your groups or to share with a particular individual.
Ask for recommendations. This is a great way to promote your work. You do this by clicking "Profile" at the top of the pageand going down the menu to "Recommendations." Click on this and up comes a list of the jobs you had or have. Pick which one you want a recommendation for and you’ll be sent to a form to fill out and email. Choose which of your connections know you via this particular work and be sure to personalize the message.
Personalize your LinkedIn URL. This is a great way to make sure people have found the right Jan Smith. It is also easier to use than a bunch of numbers when telling people how to find you on LinkedIn.
To personalize your URL move your cursor over "Profile" at the top of your home page and click "Edit Profile." In the profile overview box near the top of your profile, scroll down until you see a line for "Public Profile." It’s usually the last thing in that box. Click the "Edit link" and there you’ll see a long box with lots of things in it. Near the bottom of that is where you can personalize your URL.
Please visit New World Creative Union where you can find many
of the social media tips I shared with this great group of creatives!
You can also hear me on NWCU's Blog Talk Radio show: The Nexus Cafe
every Thursday at 6 p.m. EDT where I share Social Sprite's Tip of the Week.
If you're a poet, writer, artist, artisan photographer, musician, etc. and
interested in being on The Nexus Cafe contact me and I'll tell you more
about how you can get on the air.
Visit me during the week on your favorite network:
Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn for more helpful
social media and marketing tips!
Here’s my weekly schedule of the kinds of helpful posts I’ll be sharing:
Monday – General social media and marketing tips
Tuesday – Tips for spiritual organizations and churches
Wednesday – Tips for writers & Author of the Week
Thursday – Social Sprite's Tip of the Week on The Nexus Cafe
Friday – New blog post
 Twitter is often referred to as a social messaging and microblogging service or an information network. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that Facebook and Google+ have, but it allows for much more communication between people and brands.
If you create a fan page on Facebook you can’t talk to people directly unless they comment on your posts or send you a message. Twitter is much more open. As your brand you can follow and talk to anyone you like. This ability allows some people to misuse it and spam everyone, but if used right you can make great connections faster than on Facebook.
Let’s look at a few of the things you can use Twitter for:
Keep up on the latest news. Follow the news sources that will help you the most. If you’re an author you can follow Poet’s & Writers @poetswritersinc, AWP @awpwriter, Writer’s Digest @WritersDigest, Writer’s Relief @WritersRelief, etc. for the latest in the biz and for helpful advice. Churches and ministers, you can follow fellow ministers and churches and keep up on the news of the charities you support as well as the local news (knowing what’s going on in your town can help you stay relevant to your congregation).
Network. Follow your favorite authors, helpful bloggers, and potential fans (be careful in following potential fans, you don’t want to come on too strong). Churches, the things mentioned above you may want to not only follow, but actually get to know or if you already know them you can use Twitter to stay in touch.
Share your blog posts. Let the world know you’ve got a blog and something to say.
Share your latest news. People follow you because they are interested in you and what you do. So let them know when you’re working on a new book or are having an event.
Research. Authors, you can research target markets or do some research for your next book. Ministers can use Twitter to discover the subject of their next sermon. Trending topics are like a gauge of what’s in the forefront of mainstream consciousness.
#Hashtags. The hash symbol, #, is used to tag information so it can be organized on Twitter. If you want to see what’s being said about writing on Twitter simply put “#writing” in the search bar and up comes tweets with “#writing” in them. This not only makes various subjects searchable it can also spread them. Just don’t overuse them.
There is so much more to Twitter. This post is in answer to those who tell me that the just don't get Twitter, that it's useless.For total coverage Mashable has one of the best guides to Twitter I’ve seen – Mashable’s Twitter Guide Book
Got Twitter or other social media questions just contact me at jelliott@socialspritemediaservices.com.
Please visit New World Creative Union where you can find many
of the social media tips I shared with this great group of creatives!
You can also hear me on NWCU's Blog Talk Radio show: The Nexus Cafe
every Thursday at 6 p.m. EDT where I share Social Sprite's Tip of the Week.
If you're a poet, writer, artist, artisan photographer, musician, etc. and
interested in being on The Nexus Cafe contact me and I'll tell you more
about how you can get on the air.
Visit me during the week on your favorite network:
Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn for more helpful
social media and marketing tips!
Here’s my weekly schedule of the kinds of helpful posts I’ll be sharing:
Monday – General social media and marketing tips
Tuesday – Tips for spiritual organizations and churches
Wednesday – Tips for writers & Author of the Week
Thursday – Social Sprite's Tip of the Week on The Nexus Cafe
Friday – New blog post
 It’s pretty easy set up a Facebook page, but there are some points I see people miss so let me walk you through them.
This first point is mainly for authors. Before you even begin you need to know what name you’re going to use. I suggest using your name unless you have yourself branded under your blog name or a pen name. Now let’s walk through the steps.
Choose your category. Look through the category list that Facebook provides and pick one that suits you. If you’re a writer you can choose writer, but if you have authored a book it’s a good idea to choose author. Churches if you have an online only ministry choose “Companies & Organizations” and then you’ll find the subcategory of “Church/Religious Organization.” If you have a brick and mortar building choose “Local Businesses” and for the subcategory you’ll see “Church/Religious Organization.”
Username. Setup your username. This will make the URL for your page read facebook.com/yourname rather than facebook.com/yourname/429276868632. The shortened version is easy for people to remember when you use it on your other marketing materials.
About section. Fill this out. Put your tagline here. Leave room to put in your website or blog address. Authors, during the launch of your book you may want to mention your book and put a link to where people can buy it.
Fill out the whole profile. Don’t leave anything blank. Authors fill out the Biography section and the Description area. In the Description area you can put a list of all your books with your latest book at the top with its blurb.
Profile picture and cover photo. Authors, professional is best, but a nice headshot taken by a friend can work. For your cover photo choose an image that is indicative of your work. Be sure to follow Facebook’s guidelines for cover photos. Churches put your logo as the profile picture. For the cover photo you can rotate images of the outside of the church, the inside, minister on the platform, choir, etc.
Tabs. The tabs that are just under your cover photo can be customized with an app by Woobox. There are tabs for your photos, videos, events, but you can add more personalized ones. Some things you might want to make a tab for: email list sign-up, newsletter, website, blog, other social media profiles, your latest book, etc. Brainstorm, there are a lot of things you can do with these little tabs.
Add one more administrator. Add a trusted friend, family member, or in the case of a church, a board member as an administrator for your page just in case you lose the ability to access the page.
Discover how people connect to Facebook pages. Your fans can message your page. You’ll see new messages via the message icon or you can look on the right side of the admin panel for messages from your fans. People can also post to your page if you have that feature enabled. You’ll see these posts in a box to the right under the tabs.
Here are a few helpful links to make this even easier:
Social Media Sizing Guide from Church Juice This guide has the sizes you’ll need for the images you use on your profile photo, your cover photo, and the tabs.
Author Taglines: The Whens, Whys and Hows from Smart Author Sites This will help a tagline if you don’t already have one.
Ideas for Creating a Church Tagline from Brian McDaniel
Please visit New World Creative Union where you can find many
of the social media tips I shared with this great group of creatives!
You can also hear me on NWCU's Blog Talk Radio show: The Nexus Cafe
every Thursday at 6 p.m. EDT where I share Social Sprite's Tip of the Week.
If you're a poet, writer, artist, artisan photographer, musician, etc. and
interested in being on The Nexus Cafe contact me and I'll tell you more
about how you can get on the air.
Visit me during the week on your favorite network:
Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn for more helpful
social media and marketing tips!
Here’s my weekly schedule of the kinds of helpful posts I’ll be sharing:
Monday – General social media and marketing tips
Tuesday – Tips for spiritual organizations and churches
Wednesday – Tips for writers & Author of the Week
Thursday – Social Sprite's Tip of the Week on The Nexus Cafe and this blog
 Your website is your home on the Internet; it’s your online business card. This means you need to have your complete information here and then some. When someone comes across your website they should be able to learn all about you, your work, your message and the other places you can be found around the Web.
Below are two lists. One is for authors and the other is for churches. Authors: Domain name: I talked about this last week. Home Page/Landing Page: This is the most important page. This is where you capture people’s interest. Your latest work should be here, the book cover, the blurb, tagline and the most adoring sentence from a few reviews. This is where you’re going to have your email list sign up and social media links. About page: Tell us about yourself. What makes you tic? What do you enjoy doing when not writing? Maybe you’re a writer who also enjoys photography. Share where people can find that work. Who inspires you? This is your bio and then some. Email signup: Email marketing is still a great way to connect and sell. You can use tools like Constant Contact or MailChimp. Calls to Action: Make your site interactive. You want people to buy your work so put in a “Buy” button. If you want them to follow you on Twitter or sign up on your email list ask them to do so. Contact Info: Make it easy for people to contact you. You neverknow if someone will want you to talk to their group, or has some other lucrative proposition for you. Samples of your work: People like to see what they’re buying. Share an excerpt from your book right on the site or offer a free chapter of your book via a PDF download. List of your books: You should display the book covers, the publisher info, book blurb, reviews and where to buy them. Current publisher: Share the love and appreciation for those who believed in you. If you’re self-published this could be an acknowledgement page, like the one you might have in your book. Representation: Have an agent or manager? Share the love some more and list them. Also let people know if you’d rather they went through your manager for gigs. Media Room: This is for the press. List press releases, a few different high resolution pictures of yourself and make sure to credit them, PR contact if you have one, manager if that’s who you work through, clips and a bio you’d like the press to use. News: This is for your fans. You can share what you’ve been up to. Have a new book contract? Finished your latest novel? Read at the local collage? Spent a week on the lake writing? Tell your fans all about it and post photos. Events: A calendar with your appearances. It’s also nice to sharelinks to the venues with a little blurb about them. Social Media: Have a link to your Facebook page, Twitter account, LinkedIn profile, etc. on every page. Also be sure to utilize those share buttons. Blog: If you use your blog to share about your life you may not need a “News” section on your website. But if your blog has a specific purpose, let’s say you use it to give advice on writing or publishing etc. then keep your life events in the “News” section. Links of Interest: This is another place to share the love. Share links to your favorite authors, artists, musicians, as well as links to helpful blogs and other information you think will be of interest to your fans. Make it easy for your visitors to find all the above information Churches: Domain name: I talked about this last week. Home Page/Landing Page: This is the most important page. This is where you capture people’s interest. There should be a short blurb that tells people what your all about, address or a clear link to a map and directions, testimonials, a message from the minister (a video message would be best), and pictures that portray your mission and message. About page: Tell us your history and what work your organization does in the world today. Email signup: Email marketing is still important. You can use tools like Constant Contact or MailChimp. Calls to Action: Make your site interactive. If you want them to follow you on Twitter or sign up on your email list ask them to do so. Contact Info: Make it easy for people to contact you. You never know when you may be able to truly be of service to someone. Sermon page: Share samples of the minister’s Sunday sermons. Reading List: Share what books best exemplify your message. Media Room: This is for the press. List press releases, a few different high resolution pictures of your minister and make sure to credit them, contact person, short version of mission and message. News: This is for your congregation. You can post your newsletter here or make weekly or monthly updates using words and pictures. Events: A calendar showing the service times and any upcomingevents as well as the study classes you provide. Social Media: Have a link to your Facebook page, Twitter, LinkedIn profile, etc. on every page. Also be sure to utilize those share buttons. Blog: The blog can be used as the “News” section or it can be a weekly message from the minister. Links of Interest: This is the place to share links to guest speakers and others who exemplify your philosophy. Make it easy for your visitors to find all the above information
Please visit New World Creative Union where you can find many
of the social media tips I shared with this great group of creatives!
You can also hear me on NWCU's Blog Talk Radio show: The Nexus Cafe
every Thursday at 6 p.m. EDT where I share Social Sprite's Tip of the Week.
If you're a poet, writer, artist, artisan photographer, musician, etc. and
interested in being on The Nexus Cafe contact me and I'll tell you more
about how you can get on the air.
Visit me during the week on your favorite network:
Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn for more helpful
social media and marketing tips!
Here’s my weekly schedule of the kinds of helpful posts I’ll be sharing:
Monday – General social media and marketing tips
Tuesday – Tips for spiritual organizations and churches
Wednesday – Tips for writers
Thursday – Social Sprite's Tip of the Week on The Nexus Cafe and this blog
 What does it mean to register a domain name? It is purchasing the right to use it for a set period of time. Basically you are renting it. No one owns domain names.
One of the first things to note is that it is inexpensive. The average price of registering one domain name, if it is not something that is highly sought after, is about $20.
Here are some very important reasons you will want to do this:
It looks professional
What could be more professional or cool than seeing YourName.com up there in the light of that browser bar? So much better than YourName.wordpress.com.
Even if you can’t afford to have a website designed for you and pay a monthly fee for a server to host that website, you should still invest in the domain name. You can use it on Blogger or Wordpress or on a free website host.
If you are an author this should be the name you use on your work. Churches, of course, the church’s name. Reverends you might think about getting a domain name that is your name, especially if you plan on writing and speaking beyond your church.
People can find you online
It’s good to have an online home under your own name it will help you be found, but remember, it’s fresh content that really drives this because search engines crawl the web to pick up what’s new.
You can take it with you
The best part is that you can take your domain name with you if you move. If the host of your blog or website folds you lose that link if it’s not your own. But if you are using a domain name you can transfer it anywhere which means the link will never change. You won't have to inform people that you've got a new online address.
Where to get your domain name
List via Blogger
• EasyDNS
• GoDaddy.com
• ix web hosting
• 1and1
• EveryDNS.net
• Yahoo! Small Business
• No-IP
• DNS Park
• Blogger
You can also register your domain name over at Wordpress or any of the hosting sites.
It’s good idea to shop around, but if you’re not very techie it is easier to buy through through your host. That way the domain name will be automatically set up as your address. Otherwise you’ll have to have it mapped over to the site. Not that hard, but can be a bit of a hassle if you don’t like the tech side of this stuff.
The importance of that domain name having a home online
So now that you have your own web address you need a home for it. I know most of you have a blog or website. Great! Just make sure that you list all of your information there, truly make it your home base.
Those that don’t have a home online yet you can use Wordpress or Blogger as both your blog and website. Each of these hosts allows you to create multiple pages so it works like a website.
But if you decide you want to have a little more flexibility in design than Blogger, but can’t quite wrap your mind around Wordpress there are free web hosting companies out there.
The two most popular ones are Weebly and Wix. Weebly is the easier of the two to navigate, but Wix isn’t that difficult either and allows you more creative flexibility.
Why you might want to have someone build a website for you
If you have the budget for someone to build your website for you I would say go that route because you will get something very professional and unique. The chance to build in more SEO will be better, too. But if you don’t have the budget right now the free online hosting services will work quite well especially if you have your own domain name.
Here are some helpful articles on getting your domain name:
Wordpress Support - All About Domains
Do's and Don'ts of Securing a Domain Name via Entrepreneur.com
Please visit New World Creative Union where you can find many
of the social media tips I shared with this great group of creatives!
You can also hear me on NWCU's Blog Talk Radio show: The Nexus Cafe
every Thursday at 6 p.m. EDT where I share Social Sprite's Tip of the Week.
If you're a poet, writer, artist, artisan photographer, musician, etc. and
interested in being on The Nexus Cafe contact me and I'll tell you more
about how you can get on the air.
Visit me during the week on your favorite network:
Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn for more helpful
social media and marketing tips!
Here’s my weekly schedule of the kinds of helpful posts I’ll be sharing:
Monday – General social media and marketing tips
Tuesday – Tips for spiritual organizations and churches
Wednesday – Tips for writers
Thursday – Social Sprite's Tip of the Week on The Nexus Cafe and this blog
 Groups have been a part of the Internet experience since the beginning. They are a great way to meet people. I met my husband on an ICQ message board…remember ICQ? We connected via our love for poetry. Before social networking became what it is today, online groups and forums were the way to interact with others who shared your interests.
Nothing much has changed. Groups are still a great way to connect with those who share your interests. And many have found it’s also a great way for people to get to know you and your work…but is it? It can be if done right. Here’s a list of best practices that will help you build relationships and gain notice.
Don’t start with a sales pitch
Don’t make your first posting to a group a sales pitch for your book or website unless that is what the group expects. Some groups on Goodreads and LinkedIn even have a special place for promotions. Be sure to learn the rules before you do anything.
Introduce yourself
If you write poetry say so, if you wrote a book you can mention that…but just mention, no sales pitch. Now just hang out for a while and get a feel for what the group is about and what kinds of things people share and talk about.
Now that you have some idea of what the group is about and they’ve met you:
Interact
Read or take a look at other people’s work. If you like it say so, maybe even mention why you like it. Does it make you remember something or touch you in some way? Let the person know. It’s all about developing relationships.
Is the group right for you?
After a week or so of listening and interacting you should be able to tell if the group is one where you’d like to spend your time.
Sharing your work
The day you share be sure to check out other members’ work…it will bring your name to their attention and perhaps they’ll check out your work. Don’t be fake though. Only respond to the poems or art that you truly like. It’s all about being genuine so you can build relationships.
Collaboration
It’s from those relationships that you’ll be able to discover people you can collaborate with. Don’t rush this if you don’t see it already happening in the group. If you don’t see it then it might be best to put a call out for a collaborator and see if you get any bites.
Time Consideration
Time is an important thing to consider. How much do you have of it? Don’t belong to more groups than you can handle.
If it gets to the point that you just post and run, stop. Take stock of how much time you do have and spend it in one or two groups. The biggest benefit of this is that you just might develop some real friendships as well as fans.
Offline Groups
Don’t forget about the real world. You can use Meetup.com to find live and in person groups to join right in your own neighborhood. Who knows, you might have fans that live on your block.
This isn't a quick way to get known, but it’s not all about you either. You’re enriching your life and the lives of others. Fans are a side benefit. And if you've become a fan of someone be sure to share their work with your network.
Please visit New World Creative Union where you can find many
of the social media tips I shared with this great group of creatives!
You can also hear me on NWCU's BlogTalk Radio show: The Nexus Cafe
every Thursday at 6 p.m. EDT where I share Social Sprite's Tip of the Week.
If you're a poet, writer, artist, artisan photographer, musician, etc. and
interested in being on The Nexus Cafe contact me and I'll tell you more
about how you can get on the air.
Visit me during the week on your favorite network:
Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn for more helpful
social media and marketing tips!
Here’s my weekly schedule of the kinds of helpful posts I’ll be sharing:
Monday – General social media and marketing tips
Tuesday – Tips for spiritual organizations and churches
Wednesday – Tips for writers
Thursday – Social Sprite's Tip of the Week on The Nexus Cafe and this blog
 It’s great to be able to record yourself reading your work so you can share it online, but it’s not always easy to make it sound professional. There are a few things you can do to make clear sound files so that you sound as professional as possible on SoundCloud or on Internet radio shows.First and foremost, get an external microphone. The built in ones are not the best for recording. You need to make sure the mic you buy is a recording microphone and not just one made for telephone use. CAD makes a decent, affordable one.
Next you’re going to need some software that will help you produce a sound file worthy of air time. Fortunately there is free, downloadable software. Many people like Audacity which is relatively easy to use. It also has a long list of features like: the ability to create multi-track recordings, fine tuning as well as editing tools and special effects. This article How to Record Audio to Your Computer walks you through the process with Audacity.
Now that you’re set up with your own little recording studio it’s time to exercise and practice using your voice. This is your main instrument if you are a poet or writer who wants to perform their work.
Toastmasters has a PDF booklet with lots information to help you better use your voice. They discuss how the voice works, they help you discover what kind of voice you have and they provide suggestions and exercises that will improve your voice.
Another great way to get better is to record yourself and then listen to it. Most people don’t like the sound of their own voice played back to them from a recording. It sounds foreign. This is a good thing; it allows you to be more objective about what you hear. Listen for those “umms” and where your voice falters. Over time you will get better. You can also invest in a few voice lessons.
So be brave and get your work out there! You worked hard to create it now put some time into sharing it with the world in the most professional way possible.Please visit New World Creative Union where you can find many of the social media tips I shared with this great group of creatives! You can also hear me on NWCU's BlogTalk Radio show: The Nexus Cafe every Thursday at 6 p.m. EDT where I share Social Sprite's Tip of the Week. If you're a poet, writer, artist, artisan photographer, musician, etc. and interested in being on The Nexus Cafe contact me and I'll tell you more about how you can get on the air.
Visit me during the week on your favorite network:
Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn for more helpful
social media and marketing tips!
Here’s my weekly schedule of the kinds of helpful posts I’ll be sharing:
Monday – General social media and marketing tips
Tuesday – Tips for spiritual organizations and churches
Wednesday – Tips for writers
Thursday – Social Sprite's Tip of the Week on The Nexus Cafe and this blog
 Be the one who does it right. Even if you think you've got it down it's easy to slip back into old patterns or to simply forget. It's all a part of the learning process. So take a look at this week's articles just to make sure you're on the right track. Let's dive in!
6 Ways to Make It Easier For People to Find You on Social Networks
By Sue Cockburn on Social Media Today
What I have found when it comes to people using the Internet is that you have to make it easy for them. You have to go out of your way to make things obvious if you want people to know that you can be found online. Besides all of Sue’s great points I would also add, tell people. Mention that you’re on Facebook in conversation even if it’s on the business card you just handed over to someone.
Social Media Red Flags to Avoid
By Timothy Carter on Social Media Today
It’s only five points and they are all easily incorporated into your marketing. I bet you’re already avoiding some of them.
Common Mistakes to Avoid on Your Facebook Page
By Janet Fouts on Social Media Today
This article sums up some of what was said in the others. Have time for only one? Read this one.
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a storehouse of social media tips I shared with this great
group of creatives! And if you're a poet, writer, artist, artisan
photographer, etc. please join us!
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Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn for more helpful
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Here’s my weekly schedule of the kinds of helpful posts I’ll be sharing:
Monday – General social media and marketing tips
Tuesday – Tips for spiritual organizations and churches
Wednesday – Tips for writers
Thursday – Social Sprite's Top 3
 Ever wonder why the sound of certain voices makes you take notice or soothes you? It’s not only the sound or the physical vibrations in air, it’s how the voices are used and the personality expressed. A voice adds immediacy and makes a poem or story come alive. The personality is especially important for ministers because who you are is what draws people to your church.
The power of the voice is why social networks like SoundCloud are an important part of the marketing mix. Writers, poets, ministers, you all have a voice and a message or story to share with the world. I encourage you to use your voice and be heard. If you don’t feel confident here’s a video interview with Lynn Singer that will help you learn how to find your voice.
This week’s tips are all about SoundCloud and podcasts. There is specific advice for writers as well as tips on how to best use this particular social media effectively to market yourself and your work. Let’s dive in and discover its secrets.
SoundCloud Tips: Marketing and Promotion II
By Symphonic Distribution
You've heard the name now discover how you can use this fast growing, music sharing site. With 18 million users and an estimate of 1.5 million new users every month it’s rapidly becoming the place to share your sounds and be heard.
SoundCloud Advice for Writers
By Jason Boog on GalleyCat
Share the richness of your text via the sound of your voice. Via this podcast interview you’ll find out how to best utilize this popular site as a writer.
Is Your Church Social? Part 20 – Podcasts – Kinds of Podcasts
By Kurt Steinbrueck on Church Marketing Online
Now that you know about SoundCloud this article gives you an idea of what kinds of shows you ministers can add to your Church's account.
Please visit New World Creative Union where you can find
a storehouse of social media tips I shared with this great
group of creatives! And if you're a poet, writer, artist, artisan
photographer, etc. please join us!Visit me during the week on your favorite network:
Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn for more helpful
social media and marketing tips!
Here’s my weekly schedule of the kinds of helpful posts I’ll be sharing:
Monday – General social media and marketing tips
Tuesday – Tips for spiritual organizations and churches
Wednesday – Tips for writers
Thursday – Social Sprite's Top 3
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