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Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:38:19 PM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Writing – Trimming The Fat:
Karen said, "Guest Post by Penny Lockwood (Ehrenkranz) If you check market resources both for printed and on-line publications [picture books], you’ll find a number whose word limit is below 1,000 words. How do you trim the fat from your manuscript to fit..." more
Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:38:19 PM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Book Marketing – Do Not Be Taken to the Website Design Cleaners:
Karen said, "5 Tips on Creating an Author Website as the First Step in Your Online Marketing Strategy There is an abundance of website design and hosting services on the internet. You can get services that handle both the design and the hosting, or services that..." more
Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:38:19 PM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled The Author Website – Keep it Simple and to the Point:
Karen said, "As an instructor of online classes that teach how to create and build an author online presence, of all the lessons, the most popular one, and the one that sparks the most questions, is how to create an effective author website. While some marketers..." more
Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:38:19 PM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Writing to Get Published – 5 Power Tips:
Karen said, "All writers have one primary focus—to get published. What makes each of us different is our slant or perspective on the story we’re telling, and how we tell it. It’s true that anyone can write, but writing to get published is another story. To..." more
Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:38:19 PM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Writing a Book – 6 Tips to Hiring a Freelance Editor:
Karen said, "Will hiring a freelance editor ensure you pitch the perfect game? In writing terms, will it ensure you get published? Do you need an editor? There are a number of pros and cons related to whether you should hire a freelance editor. Some writers..." more
Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:38:19 PM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Submitting Queries – Be Specific and Professional:
Karen said, "All writers face the dreaded query. Did I put enough information? Did I put too much? Did I have a great hook? Am I submitting to the right publisher or agent? These are just a few questions that run through a writer’s mind when mailing or..." more
Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:38:19 PM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Ghostwriting Warning – Don’t Try This at Home:
Karen said, "Why Hiring a Ghostwriter for Your Children’s Book is a Good Idea By Suzanne Lieurance, The Working Writer’s Coach As the author of over 30 published books (most of them for children) and a former instructor for the Institute of Children’s..." more
Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:38:19 PM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Writing with Focus:
Karen said, "You have a wonderful idea for a story. Maybe it’s a mystery novel, a children’s middle grade story, or a picture book. Maybe it’s a young adult. You know what you want to say, or convey, and you start typing away. This is the beginning of..." more
Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:38:19 PM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Writing – 6 Essential Steps to Publication:
Karen said, "There are a number of articles and posts discussing whether it’s important to have a degree in writing in order to be successful in your writing career. The articles that I’ve read all agree that it is not necessary. But, there are at least 6..." more
Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:38:19 PM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Build Confidence as a Writer – 12 Ways To Do It:
Karen said, "Guest post by Suzanne Lieurance It’s tough being a writer, especially if you’re just starting out. Rejection can easily tear down what little self-confidence you have, so here are a dozen ways to build your confidence as a writer: 1. Do..." more
Saturday, October 1, 2016 2:55:23 PM
Karen Cioffi added a link to Karen Cioffi - Writing for Children on her profile page
Saturday, October 1, 2016 2:54:05 PM
Karen Cioffi added a link to Writers on the Move on her profile page
Saturday, October 1, 2016 2:53:11 PM
Karen Cioffi added Walking Through Walls to her Bookshelf
Karen said, "Walking Through Walls is based on an ancient Chinese tale and set in 16th century China. Twelve year old Wang dreams of becoming rich and powerful. He studies the legend of the Eternals, a group of mystics who are well known for their magical feats and p"
Saturday, October 1, 2016 2:46:32 PM
Karen Cioffi subscribed to the blog: Writing for Children with Karen Cioffi
Friday, July 24, 2015 2:28:17 AM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Social Media Marketing - 5 Must-Know Tips to Getting Started:
Karen said, "Most business owners have some kind of social media marketing in place. This is true for big business, small business, and home businesses. But, if you haven’t really gotten your foot in the door, below are five steps to get an audience..." more
Friday, July 17, 2015 3:14:43 AM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Images in Tweets - The Results are In:
Karen said, "Images really do work. Studies prove that they boost social engagement. I’ve been reluctant in this area. There’s Facebook and Pinterest, and even Google+ that have lots of images. I hoped Twitter would remain image free. That wish was..." more
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 3:46:47 AM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Adobe Flash Player - You Need the Newest Version:
Karen said, "Just a heads up: According to Norton.com community, hackers have created a vulnerability in the Adobe Flash Player. Symantec has confirmed its existence. This vulnerability is considered critical in that attackers could take control of an affected..." more
Monday, July 13, 2015 2:46:36 AM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Boosting Your Subscriber List – Spice Up the Giveaway:
Karen said, "Marketing, including email marketing, is all about research and testing . . . and the offer. Through research and experience, I’ve realized, and I’m sure lots of other marketers have also, that it’s getting more difficult to increase your..." more
Friday, July 10, 2015 1:58:27 AM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled What is a Retweet Worth? Should You Buy Them?:
Karen said, "Have you seen those tweets soliciting Twitter followers and retweets? I sure have. Buying Twitter followers is a No-No. It’s like buying a list of subscribers for your email list. It’s just unethical. But, what about buying retweets? I..." more
Monday, July 6, 2015 2:10:20 AM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Headlines in an Ever Changing Marketing Landscape:
Karen said, "If you use social media networks to publish your content, you should realize that one title or headline won’t have the same click-power as others. And, even if it’s effective now, it doesn’t mean it’ll be click worthy a month or so down the..." more
Friday, July 3, 2015 2:48:17 AM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Working Social Media - Keep it Going Strong with Consistency:
Karen said, "There’s a commercial on TV that shows someone doing one sit up; someone eating one blueberry; and someone eating one piece of broccoli The gist of the ad is that you can’t simply do just one of something to expect good health. Interestingly, I..." more
Sunday, October 2, 2016 4:04:23 AM
Karen Cioffi wrote a blog post titled Fiction Writing – 5 Top No-Nos:
Karen said, "Fiction writers who are good at what they do, enjoy what they do. They like creating something from nothing . . . well from an idea. They enjoy the craft and the process. But, with that said, there are 4 top mistakes these writers make. 1. You make..." more