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Hawaii-based author's assistant offering personalized, confidential services to streamline the author platform and strengthen the author brand. www.virtualauthorsassistant.com

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Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 3d

Discoverability is the key to gaining more traffic and attention, author.

Are you discoverable?

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Discoverable

Discoverability is the key to gaining more traffic and attention.

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Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1h

What does going the distance mean?

It is frequently used in the expression "going the distance", which means fighting a full bout without being knocked out.

-Wikipedia

Let's change this to book marketing and author.

Are you willing to go the distance to raise your book/s discoverability?

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 12h

When I write, I am not giving a lecture, I am speculating on behavior. Sometimes this is dangerous, but it should be. As I say often, theatre is a dark place and we should keep the light out of it.

—Howard Barker

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 13h

The Author and Statistics

Why bother with statistics, author?

How might statistics benefit you?

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Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 14h

Finding Your Readers

You'll need to polish your profiles, your website, author bios across all platforms, and more.

#AuthorStrategy

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 16h

Money and time are the heaviest burdens of life, and... the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use.

—Samuel Johnson

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 16h

It's a treasure!

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 17h

Inspiration is enough to give expression to the tone in singing, especially when the song is without words.

—Franz Liszt

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 19h

Authors can use social media to establish and enhance their personal brand.

By sharing insights into their writing process, personal experiences, and interests, authors can create a unique and relatable identity that can resonate with readers.

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 20h

Author Opportunity: Don't miss yours.

Author, do you have the opportunity to participate in a charitable event?

Don't miss this opportunity. You'll be doing something for the benefit of a group or organization. Invite the press. Wear a T-shirt with your book cover on it. Get an interview.

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 20h

This!

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 20h

Bridging the Gap and Making In-Person Connections

While the majority of business and relationships are built and maintained online, you can’t forget about in-person connections, author.

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Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 23h

"Halloween was confusing. All my life my parents said, 'Never take candy from strangers.' And then they dressed me up and said, 'Go beg for it.'"

– Rita Rudner

#Halloween #halloweenpumpkin #halloweentime #halloweeniscoming

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1d

Author Opportunity: Don't miss yours.

Author, do you have the opportunity to participate in a newsletter swap?

Don't miss this opportunity. This is a great opportunity to bring in new subscribers to your own newsletter.

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1d

It is always one's virtues and not one's vices that precipitate one into disaster.

—Rebecca West

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1d

Build Your Following

Post an image, a graphic, video, or other visual with your text.

#AuthorStrategy

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1d

If there is a special Hell for writers it would be in the forced contemplation of their own works.

—John Dos Passos

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1d

I think it's the fact that I do something different and that I actually have some success with it. That bothers a lot of people... especially comics.

—Carrot Top

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1d

I need to build a catio so she can get out and about.

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1d

Social media allows authors to connect with other writers, publishers, and influencers in the literary world.

Networking can lead to collaboration opportunities, writing advice, and exposure to new ideas and trends in the industry.

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for sharing this.

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1d

If you only engage with your audience twice a year, how are they supposed to count on your content?

Most times they will assume you are no longer active on the platform and turn their attention elsewhere.

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Consistency is key.

Consistency is key, author consistency, benefits of a regular social presence, benefits of a regular newsletter, benefits of a regular blog

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Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1d

Author Opportunity: Don't miss yours.

Author, do you have the opportunity to participate in a live event, remote or in-person?

Don't miss this opportunity. You never know who will be listening. It could be a book club member, someone looking for a speaker, a librarian, etc.

Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 1d