We are horrendously late getting this episode out (but don’t sweat it as we’re going to be recording another one next week!) but let’s call it like it is: November was a cray-cray month! After a wild ride between the end of October and the beginning of November, The Shared Desk is reflecting on their week of solid creativity, and also share their thoughts about a creative Kiwi and his recent motion picture that you may have heard of.
So, yeah, it took us a few weeks to getting around to posting this episode. We blame jetlag, the holidays, and smoking meats…
00:00 — Introduction
Pip kind of punches up the Kiwi in the introduction, and she blames Taika Waititi for that.
This episode’s “Writers Off the Clock” segment isn’t happening, but let’s spend a few minutes talking about Marvel’s The Punisher.
Tee thinks this Goodreads situation is actually a good thing, making authors stop and look at the value of a “giveaway” be it on Good Reads or book blogs.
What is the real R.O.I. on working with book bloggers and blog tours?
So now, what are independent publishers expected to do?
Publishers, from our own experience, do not throw money at authors and rarely throw money into promotion.
With the free giveaway gone, why stick around with Goodreads?
Disagree with us? Then sound off…
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What are the options remaining for authors?
Your email list is your email list. Always.
Social media platforms like Goodreads, Facebook, and the like? No, they are not there for you.
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See you in two weeks!
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Can you believe it? During CRUNCH WEEK, and we’re still on a bi-weekly target with shows…and from the looks of blog comments, questions from social media, and voicemail, it’s paying off! So welcome-welcome-welcome to another Shared Desk! Pull up a podcatcher and stay for a spell.
00:00 — Introduction
Tee finds his true feelings about his better half via The Punisher.
Pip is stumped. Where did this drop-in come from? (It’s iZombie, one of Tee’s new favorites.)
You know it’s a traumatic Game of Thrones when you watch Penny Dreadful to cheer yourself up!
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This Shared Desk is a look into the past where authors look to the future. If you didn’t follow any of us online during the week of the Smoky Writers’ Retreat, then all this will be new to you! It’s the night before we set off for the mountains of Tennessee, and after a terrible day-that-stretched-into-the-night at the Day Job, Tee downs a bottle of high test beer and leads the podcast. It’s an episode of goal setting and profanity dropping. Hang on to something….
Another show Tee’s really enjoying—iZombie. What—FUN!
Pip is still sober…and getting MIGHTY CRASS!
50:33 — Wrapping up
Pip’s enjoying a fantasy with Deadpool and Daredevil.
What are our goals for the Retreat?
The next time we sit down, we’re looking back to what we did when in the Smokies!
Tee stumbles through credits.
Got thoughts or comments on this show? We have voicemail — 703.791.1701
And the anger consumes Tee…but he still gets in the plugs.
And hey, Matt and Tee are making a podcast! COMING SOON!
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Episode #57: The Value of Social Media (and Your Ability to Block Users)
Can you believe it? During CRUNCH WEEK, and we’re still on a bi-weekly target with shows…and from the looks of blog comments, questions from social media, and voicemail, it’s paying off! So welcome-welcome-welcome to another Shared Desk! Pull up a podcatcher and stay for a spell.
00:00 — Introduction
04:33 — The Value of Social Media (and Your Ability to Block Users)
17:51 — The Loot Crate Lookie-Loo
29:20 — Listener Mail!
46:32 — Wrapping up
the Smithsonian Institution) in Hershey, PA
the Museum of Science Fiction) at the National Harbor, MD
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