Reader
Q: Why are there 12 featured posts/articles in an issue?
A: Because 10 is a cliche, and anything over a dozen is just too much.
Seriously. There is so much good content out there, we can literally spend every waking minute just sifting and reading through it. And we’ll barely make a dent.
I definitely could make it super easy for me and just throw it all into one large database “folder” like some of the other sites and roundups do (storage is cheap!). Now there’s a thought.
But I figure the Reader should at least try to help you along while we’re at it — by filtering out a lot of the distractions and noise and laser-focusing your reading options with a good selection of “high wordpreneur value” content.
So you can, of course, quickly go reap the benefits and still have time left over to get some actual work done.
Yup, we got work to do! Now quickly, let’s go read…
— EES
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Business
Are Emergency Funds Awesome? Or For Suckers?
“I’d like to dissect this advice a bit and get to the bottom of where it comes from and why you should or shouldn’t follow it.”
Do consumers really care about brand morals? Maybe not
“If you’re concerned about ethical shopping, purchasing from a company or supporting a celebrity who backs a socially conscious cause has never been easier.”
How Barbara Corcoran Turned $1,000 into an Empire
“Barbara Corcoran did not grow up rich. She lived in a two-bedroom apartment with ten siblings. She struggled through school due to her undiagnosed dyslexia and was often considered the ‘dumb kid’ in school.”
Which Country to Move to If You’re Young and Want to Be Your Own Boss
“Forget debates about whether you should plant roots on one of the U.S. coasts or flock to the middle of the country to forge a startup hub. If you’re thinking about making a move to pursue entrepreneurship, look beyond American borders.”
Blogging
Blogging: 5 Tips To Help You To Make Sales From Your Blog
“Unfortunately, many writers are still shy about selling on their blogs. Others want to make sales, but aren’t sure how to sell… It’s easy, I promise. These tips will help.”
Read @ Fab Freelance Writing »
Indie Author/Publishing
Amazon Book Promotion: How to Make it Work for You
“With time in short supply, it is essential that we spend it and our energy and money on only those forms of marketing which are proven to reap results for books similar to our own.”
How Writers & Authors Use Reddit to build their network
“Reddit is known as ‘the front page of the internet’ because it is a forum where people discuss current events and every topic imaginable.”
Stacking free promotions to replicate BookBub results
“Everyone wants a place in their newsletter. Some spots cost over $200 and authors are lining up around the block, so to speak, to pay this insane amount of money.”
Social Media
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16 Promotion Strategies To Grow Your Facebook Group 3x Faster
“You’ve done everything right… But still, nothing… Absolute crickets… No rush of people eager to join your community.”
3 Ways to Build a Social Media Audience that Loves You
“We must think about our content from our audience’s point of view and focus on the results they want, not the products we offer (aka, our books).”
Read @ The Write Conversation »
How to Manage and Analyze Your Social Media Marketing in 1 Dashboard
“Simply put, a social media dashboard is an analytics tool that integrates with various social platforms so you can monitor and gain insights from the metrics generated from all of your presences in one handy interface.”
Read @ Social Media Examiner »
Writing
How to Start A Novel (incl. 31 Famous Story Openers)
“So forget all the rules overbearing writing manuals would love to impose on you. You only have to keep one overarching rule in mind for your opener…”
