About three months ago I did something I thought I’d never do. I jumped on the Instagram train. That’s right. I threw on my Sunday best and climbed aboard the photo/video sharing platform that boasts over one billion monthly users. I have to say—I’m loving the ride! I hope you’ll join me. Until recently, I felt no need to add …
Social Media Etiquette: Let’s Review
In light of some new trends (and recycled old ones) we’re seeing in social media, today I thought a refresher might be in order. Kick back. Relax. Sip some joe. Ready? Let’s talk turkey. In today’s brave, new world where endless memes and selfies are the order of the day, we’re seeing unprecedented over-the-top marketing. For instance—recently, I received an e-mail …
How Writers Can Use Pinterest
A few weeks ago, you may remember I joined Pinterest. My opinion? I love it. As with anything new there’s a bit of a learning curve, but for the most part, Pinterest is fairly easy to navigate and get the hang of. Although I’m late to the Pinterest party, I’m glad I waited to join. As I said in my …
I’ve Joined Pinterest
I was sucked into the vortex yesterday. After years of resisting, I finally joined Pinterest. Hooray! Let me just say, I didn’t join on a whim or because I needed yet one more time-suck to my day. I joined Pinterest as a creative outlet and as a way to organize thoughts and ideas pertinent to future stories. And yes—friends have …
How to Love Twitter Without Going Crazy… My (Unofficial) Guidelines
When I jumped on the Twitter bandwagon in 2011, I thought it was the greatest thing since bell bottoms and toe socks. It was fun, chatty, and quick. I followed back most people who followed me. Conversations were friendly, snappy, and polite. I met a lot of nice, interesting folks. Then… Twitter changed. It didn’t feel the same way it …
Welcome to My Website Redesign
Welcome to my website redesign! I’m thrilled you stopped by! Cyber coffee for everyone! (Yes—three exclamation points. Please don’t hold it against me.) I’m so excited to share my new online home with you today. You may remember I mentioned a website refresh some time ago. While I adored my previous site, after almost five years and 600+ blog posts …
Are too Many Memes Hurting Your Brand?
In today’s brave, new world where endless memes and selfies are the order of the day, we’re seeing an unprecedented trend of over-the-top marketing. For instance—recently, I received an e-mail that made a poor impression. The wording was veiled in polite courtesies, but the overall (and probably well-intentioned, but missed-the-mark) message was this: “As you know, I’m so-and-so. I’ve sold …
Will You be My Friend? (The Delicate Dance of Social Media)
“I don’t know if I can do this social media thing.” Liz* massaged her temples and closed her eyes. “It gives me a headache. I feel like I’m in high school again.” I empathized. I remembered a time some years ago when social media was as appealing as a root canal. I’d taken a writing hiatus to care for our …
Buy My Zebra! Kiss My Grandma! “Like” My Socks! Has Social Media Gone Overboard?
Have you noticed the same trend I have? (No, I’m not talking about the underwear as outerwear fashion phe-nom. Or the Honey Bugaboo disrespect-is-in head-scratcher. Or even the grizzly gore buffet that’s pandered to us on a daily basis.) Those things DO ruffle me, but they deserve another blog post in and of themselves. What I’m referring to is not as insidious, but still, it disturbs me …
The Bosom Buddy Connection
While growing up, many of us had “best friends” or at least a close-knit circle of friends. Our “bosom buddies” often shared our interests, kept our secrets, and listened with a well-trained ear. Today, because of the depth and breadth of social media and online connections, it’s easier than ever before to hook up with like-minded and fun-oriented folks. Granted, some …
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