You need a content marketing strategy, otherwise you risk making too many mistakes. Those mistakes can be expensive in time, money, and energy. Let's look at easy fixes for the most common mistakes. Once you've got the mistakes fixed, you can develop a strategy which helps you to make content work for you.
You want to become a better writer. Here are five ways which work. If you follow these strategies, you WILL become better at writing, no matter what kind of writing you do. Everyone needs to write these days. You can do it: from social media updates, to books, you can write well. And more easily too.
Want to solve all your writing challenges with an easy writing process that works? Try clustering. You'll unlock your potential, and write authentically. You'll be an original -- and you'll get readers. Whatever you need to write: business reports, blogs, advertising, nonfiction or fiction, you can become an authentic writer. Discover the easy way to put yourself into your writing, with the "boys in the basement."
Want to write a book proposal that sells to a traditional publisher? These tips will help. Research, focusing on your potential readership, competing titles, and your marketing plans. The more intelligence you have, the more your book proposal will stand out.
Publicity is the holy grail of marketing, especially for small businesses. Not only is publicity free, but if you land a story in a major publication, it can take your business to the next level. Getting publicity is easier if you have a press kit.
But there's the challenge with most press kits: they're boring. Creating your press kit as a presentation makes it more appealing. Journalists and others can quickly get a handle on who you are, and what you do.
I created this press kit template for my clients. You may find it useful too. Enjoy.
(c) 2014, Angela Booth: http://angelabooth.com/
Write novels and short stories FAST, and profit. Other writers are making great income, so can you. If you're new to fiction, you'll develop workflows and habits which make money, right from the start. Discover how you can write both novels AND short stories fast, and sell them forever.
Want to make money writing? Amazon offers a global marketplace for authors. You can write and sell ebooks. Big tip: keep them short. In the time you write a 60,000 word novel, you could write and sell ten 6,000 word short stories. And you could do it in your spare time.
Worrying about marketing your ebooks? There's a simple solution: get your ebooks found. How? By writing more ebooks, so that readers can find you. Amazon and the other ebook retailers will do the rest. Make this mantra your own: "create and promote." From Angela Booth: http://angelabooth.com/
You need to write copy (advertising), but you're not a copywriter. Here are five easy tips anyone can use to write promotional material. If you incorporate these tips, your copy will get results. That's the definition of "good" copy -- results.
Looking for content creation resources? Creating fresh content every week is demanding. It's easy to get stale, and run out of ideas. Here are some resources you may not have considered.
Become a master at creating content: http://freelancewritingpro.co/content.php
From Angela Booth: http://angelabooth.com/
Have you discovered Pinterest? This gorgeous social media bookmarking network is a wonderful tool for marketing your business, promoting products, curating content, and much more. Make the most of Pinterest with these tips and tricks. Start pinning -- or pinning more -- today.
Want to build your writer's platform? In 2014 and beyond, it's essential for professional and aspiring writers. It's the difference between success, and failure. Here's the key: platform-focused writers are reader-focused. The benefits are amazing.
Copywriting is the art of persuasion. Here are some copywriting tips which will help you to persuade, and to sell. Thanks to social media, copywriting is integral to your business. Use these tips to persuade in your emails, social media postings, and in your formal marketing too.
From Angela Booth: http://angelabooth.com/
Are you writing a book? Angela Booth's written many books, both traditionally and self-published. Her tips will help you to become a confident author. Write every day: same time, same place. Separate writing your book from editing it. Before you know it, your book will be done.