The Educated Art Review

An approachable art history podcast.

[Rachel Thompson | Author & Book Marketing Expert @RachelintheOC]

TUESDAY 𝕏 𝕊𝕡𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤🎙️𝕎𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕃𝕒𝕓

TOPIC: Open Q&A

DATE: TUESDAY 5/28
TIME: 6PM PST / 9PM EST

HOST: @TheWriteLab_
COHOST: @BadRedheadMedia / @RachelintheOC
COHOST: @VennieKocsis

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[Rachel Thompson | Author & Book Marketing Expert @RachelintheOC]

Five Top Tips For Writing Memoir That Work For Any Writer | @RachelintheOC via @startitup_ on @Medium https://t.co/1xrhOEqz5e

"Struggling with how to tell your story? Here are 5 rules I worked with to develop my own voice. And why."

#Memoir #MondayBlogs

[Rachel Thompson | Author & Book Marketing Expert @RachelintheOC]

The 60 Best Trauma Podcasts | @_feedspot https://t.co/MxvZLA2niv

“Here are the best Trauma podcasts from thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media followers & freshness.”

#Trauma #Podcasts

[✍️Dr. J. | Donna Jennings, Ph.D., Author | Editor @DoctorJAuthor]

@BadRedheadMedia @andrewdkaufman @DrAlexandriaS @JHermanKleiger @KarenKondazian1 @tripleMMeaning @VennieKocsis @CStreetlights @TraumaAlchemist Showing us how it's done @BadRedheadMedia
Hello to a stellar group who I call friends!!!💜💜💜

[✍BadRedhead Media, Strategic Marketing Consultant @BadRedheadMedia]

💥NEW: Empower Yourself: Writer's Toolbox for Battling Trolls and Cultivating a Supportive Online Environment https://t.co/t6ULAkg2Fk by @BadRedheadMedia via @substack

You’re on X or Instagram, etc., and someone leaves you a mean, nasty response. It’s weird. And upsetting. What did I ever do to them? you may be thinking.

Writers can often be targets for trolls on social media, given the public nature of our work. My biggest piece of advice comes from Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements: don’t take anything personally.

I recommend all writers and creatives read this slim volume https://t.co/6gJcV2L0AQ

Here’s how to effectively handle trolls and safeguard our mental health:

Assess the Comment’s Intent:

It's crucial to discern whether a comment is a critique worth considering or just trolling. If it's trolling—meant to provoke or upset—it's usually best not to engage.

This takes on the element of ‘assumption’, another of The Four Agreements: don’t make assumptions. However, in cases like online trolling, we are forced to make a decision based on limited data, and that’s okay.

Think about what it might take out of you to reply or how it will feel to engage in this toxicity. Ignoring trolls is a great example of self-care.

Choose Engagement Wisely:

If you decide to respond, keep your replies professional and unemotional, especially important if you’re looking for an agent, publisher, PR specialist, or social media consultant.

This type of response can sometimes disarm a troll since they seek emotional responses and volatility. However, if the comments are harmful or overly negative, ignore them.

Mute, block, or remove them as a follower.

“Nobody is watching until everybody is watching,” an agent told me once. I’ve always remembered that.

We are under no requirement to engage with anyone, especially trolls...

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#writers #writingcommunity #trolls #mentalhealth

[Rachel Thompson | Author & Book Marketing Expert @RachelintheOC]

How cute is my mom? We ate her delicious ribs today (recipe in her upcoming memoir/cookbook)!

⁦@KitchenWLinda⁩

Happy #MothersDay to all who celebrate 😋

[Karen Kondazian, Author @KarenKondazian1]

Q: Who was an American actress, comedian, and singer who began her career on stage in 1947, attracted critical acclaim for her work on TV as Maude in the popular sitcoms All in the Family, Maude, and The Golden Girls?

A: Bea Arthur, May 13, 1922 (2009)

#bday #women #history

[✍BadRedhead Media, Strategic Marketing Consultant @BadRedheadMedia]

💥 NEW! Discover How Regular Newsletter Updates Can Boost Your Audience Engagement by @BadRedheadMedia via @substack

One of the biggest challenges authors (at any stage) face is the why and how of a newsletter. Why is this such a big thing? Can’t I just email everyone I know? Do I have to blog and write a newsletter? Will anyone care what I have to say?

And probably the biggest question: if I don’t have subscribers, why have a newsletter?

Yes, it feels weird. Firstly, think of your newsletter as something you will build. If you build it, they will come, right? Like anything, though, you get better by doing it (or hiring someone to do it for you or teaching you to do it). I’ve set up many a newsletter and blog in my time (and optimization of both), so I understand and see the benefits of each.

Let me quickly answer each question above:
Read more to find out. No, due to CAN-SPAM and GDPR compliance; no, because you’re violating your email company’s spam rules. No, you don’t have to do both, but it’s certainly helpful in raising your visibility and digital footprint. And yes, surprisingly, people love to learn about writers and creators.

Basic Overall Benefit
A blog is ‘fresh content’ for Google to scrape (if optimized, which most writers don’t do/don’t know how to do). Newsletters are for growing readers with direct communication.

You can read more about blog vs. newsletter, but today, I’d like to review how to create and grow your newsletter. If it feels like too much work to do both blog and write newsletters, you have a few options.

Does a newsletter convert better than a blog or socials? Will you have a higher viewership? And what about the ROI (return on investment)?

Let’s focus on growing your newsletter right now with content that already exists to create what’s referred to as a Summary Newsletter, where you curate articles, blog posts, photos or visuals, quotes, etc., to keep your readers in the loop.

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#WritingCommunity #newsletters #readers

[✍BadRedhead Media, Strategic Marketing Consultant @BadRedheadMedia]

What NewsJacking and Whataboutism Are and How To Avoid These Mistakes | @BadRedheadMedia via @substack https://t.co/TiksWOd4n6

"Newsjacking: the activity of injecting ideas or angles into breaking news to generate media coverage for yourself or your books."

#MondayBlogs

[The Whip Novel by Karen Kondazian @TheWhipNovel]

Q: Who was an American actress who achieved prominence for her role in The Bob Cummings Show (1955–1959), best known for playing Alice, the housekeeper in ABC's The Brady Bunch ?

A: Ann B. Davis, May 3, 1926 (2014) via Wikipedia

#birthday #women #historic #annbdavis

[Rachel Thompson | Author & Book Marketing Expert @RachelintheOC]

Best Affordable Online Therapy Options in 2024: Insurance, Sliding Scales, and More | via @Healthline https://t.co/zM72QUJeNX

“Finding affordable therapy when you need it is essential. Here’s how to find what’s best for you.”

#Healing #MentalHealthAwareness #Resources

[Rachel Thompson | Author & Book Marketing Expert @RachelintheOC]

Will always be funny...

#humor #misscongeniality #moviequotes #funny

[Rachel Thompson | Author & Book Marketing Expert @RachelintheOC]

"Exercise can help improve your sleep and energy levels... When you work out, your brain releases chemicals that can lower anxiety."

~ "7 helpful ways to manage anxiety"

#SelfCare #MentalHealth #Anxiety

[Rachel Thompson | Author & Book Marketing Expert @RachelintheOC]

Best Mental Health Podcasts: 15 Examples | via @BloggingTipsCom https://t.co/9qIH1nrOhT

“There’s been an explosion of mental health podcasts available. But which ones are the best?”

#SelfCare #MentalHealth

[Book Marketing Chat @BkMarketingChat]

The Future of Women in Communications: Trends, Opportunities, and Innovations | @awcsf Wednesday April 24 at 11:am-12:30 pm PDT/ 2:00-3:30 pm EDT, with panelist @BadRedheadMedia

More here: https://t.co/eHt8iBgPkH

Register here: https://t.co/Zt4DfjL4Ft

#Free #Women

[✍BadRedhead Media, Strategic Marketing Consultant @BadRedheadMedia]

"While it’s understandable to act juvenile when you are a juvenile, it’s probably best if you don’t act juvenile as an adult."

~ 𝐴 𝐾𝑖𝑑 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑠 𝐼𝑛 𝐵𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑙𝑦𝑛, by Art Shulman

#1 Amazon bestseller!

https://t.co/s7uzhJjrNS

#bestseller #memoir #brooklyn #books

[The Whip Novel by Karen Kondazian @TheWhipNovel]

Q: Who was an historian who wrote on the Italian Renaissance, best known works is the essay "Did Women Have a Renaissance?" arguing that women's power and agency declined during the early modern period?

A: Dr. Joan Kelly, March 29, 1928 (1982)

#birthday #women #historic

[Rachel and Alexandria @SexAbuseChat]

TUESDAY 4/2/24: Don't miss #SexAbuseChat on @XSpaces with @RachelintheOC and cohost @DrAlexandriaS for an Open Chat

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