The Professional Writer Podcast

A Two-Step Method for Managing Social Networking Time

Finding time to “do” social networking — and managing that time effectively — is the single biggest bugaboo most of us face.

In this article, I’ll show you an easy method to track the time you spend doing regular daily tasks. And you’ll get tips for social media time management.

Universities Monitor Athletes’ Use of Social Networking Sites

Student athletes at universities around the U.S. will think twice before posting questionable material to their Facebook and MySpace accounts. Many universities are monitoring their athletes’ use of social networking sites. At the University of Iowa, for instance, student leaders monitor the profiles for members of their team. Other schools allow administrators or coaches to […]

MySpace for Babies? Say It Isn’t So!

Do you have a child aged 0-5? If so, does the apple of your eye have his or her own social networking Web page? No? Well, you’d better get right on it before your infant or toddler labels you hopelessly old-fashioned and un-cool. Yes, it’s true. At TotSpot, your young ’un can have her own […]

How to Convince an Agent You’re Worth a Second Look

After reading literary agent, Rachelle Gardner’s post, “The Dreaded Author Platform,” I immediately tweeted her and asked permission to reprint it. Rachelle brings up some excellent points about the importance of using social media to build a readership – before you ever pitch your project to an agent or editor. Here’s her column, in its […]