Writers Chat Recap for August Part 1

Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Bow, is the show where we talk about all things writing, by writers and for writers!

“Because talking about writing is more fun than actually doing it.”

Perks & Pitfalls of Work for Hire Demonstration with Wendy Lanier

In today’s episode Wendy shares with us her expertise on work for hire (freelance). Perk of work for hire is it’s a great way to make money and achieve publishing credits, especially for non-published writers. Some pitfalls are: you won’t have control over changes and the end product might look like you imagined. This episode is full of resources and more tips, so be sure to check out the replay for more information.

Watch the August 3^rd replay,

Wendy Hinote Lanier is a CLASS certified speaker who writes and speaks for children and adults. Her writing includes titles for Iron Stream Media, Focus Readers, and Capstone Press, just to mention a few. She also has articles in on-line and print publications such as Highlights for Children and Clubhouse Magazine. Her current book, Puppy Dog Devotions: 75 Fun Fido Facts, Bible Truths, and More! is co-authored with Michelle Medlock Adams. Her first picture book, Too Many Pigs in the Pool from Sleeping Bear Press, debuts Spring 2022. You can connect with Wendy on Facebook (her author page and on NativeTexasWriter ) or on her website.

Newsletter Funnels and Segments with Bethany Jett

There is unrest in much of the social media realm in that people are being banned and blocked—so what is one to do to keep track of followers? Have a newsletter. Bethany Jett shares her marketing expertise on newsletters. You will learn how to create a newsletter funnel for your potential subscribers and how to group subscribers into segments based on tags you include in your newsletter. For more information check this week’s replay.

Watch the August 10^th replay.

Bethany Jett is a multiple award-winning author, ghostwriter, and marketer who received the Distinguished Scholar award for earning the top GPA in her Masters Program, where she focused on Communications: marketing and PR. Bethany co-owns Serious Writer and Platinum Literary Services and loves everything about the publishing industry…except the rejections! She is a military wife to her college sweetheart and a work-from-home momma-of-boys who loves planners, suspense novels, and all things girly. You can connect with Bethany on social media or on her website, https://www.bethanyjett.com/.

Writers Chat is hosted live each Tuesday for an hour starting at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET
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