Joanna Campbell Slan

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Tweet, Tweet, Tweet

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You are a real TWIT.Well, it used to be a slam, but today it might be a compliment.As part of my new goal to become more social network savvy, I've been twittering. You can follow me at twitter.com/joannaslan I think. Who knows how all this works?Meanwhile, here's an interesting article on using Twitter for business:http://www.chrisbrogan.com/50-ideas-on-using-twitter-for-business/How can an author use Twitter?1. Tell folks about your upcoming … [Read more...] about Tweet, Tweet, Tweet

De-Stress for the Holidays, Part I

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Note: Last year I asked my scrapbooking friends to tell me how they de-stress during the holidays. I loved their answers so much that I decided to post one every Tuesday and Thursday (Dec. 9, 11, 16, 18 and 23) until Christmas. So be sure you can follow this blog for a very special treat--some welcome ideas for making the holidays a lot BRIGHTER because they aren't powered by STRESS energy!--JoannaSpending several days away from my home at my … [Read more...] about De-Stress for the Holidays, Part I

He's Joe the PLUMBER, Not Joe the AUTHOR

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Here's a great editorial by Timothy Egan.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/opinion/07egan.html?_r=1&th&emc=thTrue, there are all sorts of people whose lives are fascinating, whose thoughts deserved to be shared, and who are NOT by trade writers. But...I seriously take exception with the idea that every book by a minor celebrity deserves to be published. Egan's opinion piece is about Joe the Plumber, and Joe's book. Joe's book! Give me a … [Read more...] about He's Joe the PLUMBER, Not Joe the AUTHOR

Winter 2008 Ezine Arrives!

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If you didn't get your copy, email me at savetales@aol.com and put EZINE in the subject line. We'll send you your very own FREE copy.What's in this issue?* What's Hot and What's Not--A brief look at scrapbook trends.* Green Scrapbooking--A continuation of our ideas for using recycled and found materials on your pages.* Contest Announcements* Freebies--Yes, you can get a free file full of fun (how's that for alliteration?) hand-drawn art to … [Read more...] about Winter 2008 Ezine Arrives!

Jumping Off the Facebook Cliff

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Groan.I was nagged into it.When my husband started bragging about all his Facebook friends, and how he communicated with our son through Facebook, I caved.So I spent this morning trying to woo friends. Turns out, I have very little IDEA how to get more friends...especially on Facebook.I know social marketing is important. I keep buying books and reading articles, and you know what? It's all GREEK to me.But I'll keep trying.So if you aren't my … [Read more...] about Jumping Off the Facebook Cliff