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Introducing a “Brand” New Product
Our VP, Emily Carter, has some fun below with a Hermit Crab Essay on branding. The Hermit Crab Essay takes on the form of another type of writing, in this case a product label. BeYouNique Branding Screen – Exposure Enhancement Elixir *Hypoallergenic *Gluten Free *Phosphate Free *Moisturizing *Paraben Free *RDA Self Promotion Active Ingredients: Intention, genuine engagement, clear voice, audience awareness, willingness to work. Uses: Helps promote writer, writing, and reading. Warnings: Constant changing climate requires agility and open attitude. YOU are your brand. Consider who you are, what you do, and what you want when you build your
Literary Chocolates
The movie Forrest Gump was released almost thirty years ago today. Is it still too soon to use the “box of chocolates” metaphor? For the sake of this post, I hope not. Imagine it’s Valentine's Day, and you’ve received a box of assorted chocolates (someone loves you!) – with coconut cremes, bon bons, almond clusters, and two kinds of caramels. Except the label is missing, the one that says which flavor is which. You have to bite in to find out, enjoying all the suspense and surprise of the unknown. That’s what it’s like to read a literary magazine.
Marketing your book on a budget: tips and strategies for indie authors
In 2018, I launched Les Stone Cold Killers, the lazily-titled first book of my campy Cold War YA adventure series Perilous and Sparks. At the time, Jack was occupied with renovating our old sailboat, and I was keeping the family afloat financially with my income as a copywriter. Read: we didn’t have much spare cash to invest in my creative side project. However, I did have several years of professional marketing under my belt. During the early days of my copywriting career, I’d taught myself how to set up a WordPress website, how to use email platforms like MailChimp,
An Afternoon with Autumn
In the past year, Carteret Writers has advanced our technology tools - created a new website, produced a weekly blog and built a forum to assist writers with their technology questions. All this is thanks to our unstoppable Secretary Autumn Ware (and husband Jack). I was privileged to spend the afternoon with Autumn for some great conversation, insight, and a fabulous signature drink. Let start with a reader’s favorite, what was your favorite book as a child? The Ghosts by Antonia Barber. I remember exactly where it was on the bookshelf in the library since I would check it
Carteret Writers Contribute Talent and Enthusiasm at Local Authors Festival
We are delighted to share the success of the Western Carteret Library's Friends of the Library Authors Festival fundraiser event that took place on June 10, 2023. It was a truly remarkable gathering, showcasing the talents of several Carteret Writers and leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. The event was flawlessly organized, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Friends of the Library. From start to finish, the festival ran smoothly, creating a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere for both authors and attendees. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the organizers for their exceptional efforts in
Member Blog Roll
If you’re a CW member with a blog you’d like to share on our blog roll, email us the link at carteretwriters@gmail.com with the subject line: [Your Name] Blog Link.
