More Links and Food for Thought (Updated -- Twice))

I'm heading out of town tomorrow. Not quite that far. :) But you can read about it here.

As you may guess if you click there and read the post, changes are afoot. I'm not sure exactly when, where, how or other details yet, but you'll know. Eventually, we'll all know. :)

Meanwhile, we all need to work on building our platforms now.

So here are more links, which I hope will be helpful.

10 great ways to get noticed as a blogger. Via Bucket List Publications.

What's the difference between Wordpress posts and pages? Via Silicon Beach Training.

Tips for working with a content strategist. Via Wood Street Inc.

Why smart authors are cutting Amazon out. Keep in mind, Penelope Trunk has a HUGE platform, but she's worked hard for it. That's what indie authors should do. I'd read her advice, if I were you.

How to win in Amazon's KDP Select program, if you're idea of winning is working your fingers to the bone writing constantly, cranking out books, only to split your earnings with this man ...

Everything's fine ... with me.

... so he can throw a little money to his A-list authors for their advances.

Touchdown!

To be or not to be: a Kickstarter project. :)

Random House imprints taking direct submissions! Well, well, well ...

When social media goes bad.


PS: Rare photo of the iceburg that sank the Titanic to be auctioned.

PPS: Getting ready for the New Year (or the Apocalypse, whatever comes first). Via ThisTrailerSucks.com.



UPDATE: Simon & Schuster joins forces with the horrible Author Solutions to rip writers off. What a horrible surprise. Not! :)