Lauren Barnes of WriterViews recently interviewed me via Skype – oh what fun we had! I love technology and being able to be interviewed right in my studio was such fun. You can also get a sneak peek at my “ambassador of inspiration,” Ms. Frankie, as Lauren talks to be about my writing process, what inspires me, and my advice to other writer’s.
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Joy Is: Being Inspired by Other Writer’s
When I hired life coach, Diane Krause-Stetson to help me figure out what I wanted for my life to bring me more joy, to which I discovered would be writing and animals, she gave me the gift of sharing a wonderful book with me. The book was Create Your Writer’s Life: A Guide to Writing With Joy and Ease, by Cynthia Morris.
Coaching with Diane, and this book, started my path to where I am today… and oh, what joy it has been! Well, ok, some bumps along the way, but that is what life is about, right? But staying in tune with what makes me happy, as well as being inspired by others keeps me on the right track. I’ve worked with Cynthia via different programs she has offered and each and every time I’ve been propelled to a new level in my writing, as well as how I see myself as a person.
Cynthia Morris is one of my biggest inspirations. I look forward to her blog posts each and every week- especially her video posts. Her authenticity is so refreshing and I find myself sometimes wanting to be a Cynthia wanna-be!
If you are of the creative type, I invite you to discover Cynthia’s website and blog for yourself. Being inspired by other writer’s sometimes gives me that extra push that I need when I find myself procrastinating. Joy is being inspired by Cynthia and connecting with other creative people which always awakens my muse!
Five Tips to Create Publicity For Your Book
A few weeks ago I was asked by Dana Lynn Smith, author of The Savvy Book Marketer to share my tips on creating publicity for my book series. Thank you, Dana for the wonderful opportunity to share what has worked for me!
Five Tips to Create Publicity for Your Book
by Barbara Techel, author of Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog book series
Having virtually no experience in the book industry, I set out with the will to learn and the passion to share my message. Here are some ideas that have worked for me:
1. Watch what other authors do, especially in your genre or area of expertise. Follow them via Facebook or Twitter, study their websites, and build a relationship with them. I’ve learned many valuable lessons from other authors that have helped me spread my message. One way in particular, is watching what radio shows they are doing and then pitching to that particular radio show.
To read more tips please visit The Savvy Book Marketer.