Missed Some Great Writers' Links on Twitter?

Hi Everyone, Here are some great writers' links I have tweeted recently, that might interest you for your expat/business/personal writing endeavors. Enjoy!

A good discussion on Amazon as a publisher- they're not the bad guys
http://su.pr/1ikUXg

10 Questions to Ask Before Writing Your Book
http://bit.ly/jLVvEC

18 Things Learned at the Sydney Writers Festival
http://bit.ly/kBbm5k

Top 10 Best Resource Guides for e-Book Authors
http://bit.ly/lndGHu

How Blogging Saves Me and My Family from Personal Bankruptcy
http://t.co/otvWaX7

Highly Recommended: Successful Blogging in 12 Easy Steps - Excellent e-book!
http://bit.ly/mUvZIa

10 More Things You Never Knew You Could Do On LinkedIn
http://read.bi/lWw7QA

Got Something You Need To Do (like, write that novel maybe)? Watch Firefly Coaching's quick video - and then do it!
http://bit.ly/mEZ7zd

Top 10 Blogs for Authors
http://t.co/cWU4rNn

Practical Tips on Writing a Book from 23 Authors
http://bit.ly/iTb94p

13 Things I Got Wrong and 19 Things I Got Right in my First Year of Writing
http://t.co/E6Ils3j

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Missed Some Great Writers' Links on Twitter?

Hi Everyone, Here are some great writers' links I have tweeted recently, that might interest you for your expat/business/personal writing endeavors. Enjoy!

5 Crippling Beliefs That Keep Writers Penniless and Mired in Mediocrity
http://bit.ly/hQaTFY

Expat Writer Jo Parfitt Says Thank You for the Suitcase Years
http://bit.ly/gTDgxj

Writers: What is it Like to be Outed?
http://bit.ly/g0zLWv

12 Signs Your Novel Isn't Ready to Publish
http://bit.ly/lIs1Lz

8 Ways Writers Can Make the Most of Online Video
http://ow.ly/4Kcq1

12 Places Authors Should Look To Develop a Strong Web Presence
http://bit.ly/awOv2S

Some Tips for Expat Freelance Writers
http://bit.ly/ks7wT3

17 Great Information Sources for Authors and Writers
http://bit.ly/kRdNah

What Works: Promo for Ebooks
http://bit.ly/ix2FzW

To follow me in 'real time' and keep up with even more great expat links on Twitter, please click here.

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Thanks for your support and I wish you a wonderful day/evening! Andrea @andreaexpat

Missed Some Great Writers' Links on Twitter?

Hi Everyone, For the writers among us, here are some great writers' links I have tweeted about recently that might interest you. Enjoy!

Great 'How-We-Did-It' Story from the Successful Expat Harem Writers
http://bit.ly/em66pT

Behind-the-Scenes on how a BLANK book got to the Top of the Amazon Charts
http://bit.ly/goSSig

Social Networking Sites for Authors? Squidoo's: http://bit.ly/ha1yXj and Tony Eldridge's: http://bit.ly/gibxGL

Starting an Expat Writing Career? Amanda's Story
http://bit.ly/eZtdWF

10 Reasons Why Authors Love eBooks
http://bit.ly/i2c7C0

Authors: How Print-On-Demand Changed My Life
http://bit.ly/f8I7Ir

Behind the Scenes of a Powerful Book Launch Video
http://bit.ly/gHr868

Best Selling Kindle Author Karen McQuestion Gives E-Book Advice To Authors
http://bit.ly/hMhP1D

How To Ensure Your Book Has Legs
http://bit.ly/gvTB33

Top 10 'Marketing Tips For Authors' Posts Of All Time
http://t.co/xz0JKCs

Where Do E-Book Buyers Live (in the U.S.)?
http://huff.to/eBTBx5

Another Story on the Amazing Success of E-Book Millionaire Amanda Hocking: 26 year old Kindle Self-Publisher
http://bit.ly/gVWeeg

Can An Agent Help Self-Published Authors?
http://bit.ly/i1ecXr

Excellent! 12 Places Authors Should Put Their Book Online
http://bit.ly/hZsXPm

Do You Always Have New Things In The Pipeline?
http://bit.ly/hW5XE3

5 Things Stand-Up Comedians Can Teach You About Self-Publishing
http://bit.ly/fJZfGc

Understanding How Book Discounting Works and Your Options
http://bit.ly/eTXSqn

Savvy Book Marketing Secrets: 52 Experts Share Insider Tips for Selling More Books
http://bit.ly/SavvySecrets

10 Buzz-Building Secrets Every Writer Should Know
dld.bz/WfAF

27 Things You Can Do To Promote Your Book! Before, During and After Launch Date
http://bit.ly/e9znc8

Top Book Fairs For Authors
http://bit.ly/fw4H1r

To follow me in 'real time' and keep up with even more great expat links on Twitter, please click here.

If you are not already an Expat Women member, please support us and sign up here to receive our monthly, motivational newsletters.

Thanks for your support and I wish you a wonderful day/evening! Andrea @andreaexpat

Missed Some Great Writers' Links on Twitter?

Hi Everyone, If you are an aspiring/professional, writer, here are some of my recent writers' tweets that might interest you, as you write your expat stories and/or you write for business or pleasure:

Highly Recommended: Savvy Book Marketing Secrets: 52 Experts Share Insider Tips for Selling More Books http://bit.ly/SavvySecrets

About To Launch Your Book? Read Tips and Lessons Learned http://bit.ly/fRIXeS

Need eBook Conversions? Check the Directory http://bit.ly/ex3Awb

5 Non-Fiction Book Writing Mistakes and Solutions http://bit.ly/bamkbI

Expat Writers: How Do You Write Memoir About The Places You've Been and The Things You Have Done? http://bit.ly/fNQT7a

Getting Up To Speed on eBooks - 4 Videos http://bit.ly/fuRdlz

Blog Tours For Authors: 5 Great Tips! http://bit.ly/fUD1qp

Are Expat Bloggers Going Pro? http://bit.ly/gctEa8

Promote Your Books in the Publications Section on LinkedIn http://bit.ly/dY7fR1

Should You Give Your Friends and Family a Copy of Your New Book? http://bit.ly/f77Hg6

This expat publisher Jo Parfitt focuses on "life abroad" books... for the "shelfless" http://bit.ly/gKHT38

What Should You Include In Your Online Press Kit? http://bit.ly/i3mHEf

Tips for Authors from Sarah Pietrzak - http://bit.ly/i2bAkG

Launching a book? Charlie's Lessons Learned from Tim Ferriss' campaign http://bit.ly/hmymFq

Excellent Tips For Using Photos in Your Print-on-Demand Books http://bit.ly/ef7ljJ

Do You Think eBook Champion Seller Amanda Hocking is Lucky? http://bit.ly/hWLPwy

BigINChina Write-up By Expat Legend Jo Parfitt: http://j.mp/gnUf8v

How Do You Go About Content Marketing? http://bit.ly/dISHBz

Authors & Publishers: The Problem With Book Distribution? http://bit.ly/ex3JBC

26 Ways to Win at Self Publishing http://t.co/zFQnmfM

Authors: Interesting article from Aaron Shepard about CreateSpace (Amazon's own publishing platform) http://bit.ly/fwNyvT

Writers: Be Inspired By First Self-Published Kindle Author To Have Her Book Optioned To Film http://bit.ly/hMhP1D

If you would like to follow me in 'real time' on Twitter, my Twitter ID is @andreaexpat, or you can just click here. Twitter is surprisingly easy, once you take a look.

Best wishes, enjoy your day/evening! Andrea :-)

Writers: Missed Some Great Writers' Links on Twitter?

Hi Everyone, If you are an aspiring, or a professional, writer, here are some of my recent writer-related tweets that might interest you, as you write your expat stories and/or you write for business or pleasure:

Highly Recommended: 52 Great Blogs For Self-Publishers http://bit.ly/i4keQx

5 Strategies for Success as a Freelance Writer http://bit.ly/g6QpM5

Inspiring: Interview with self published, single dad, whose income went from poverty level to US$25k this quarter http://bit.ly/hOENKz

Just Discovered: 50 Things Under $50 To Help Promote Your Book (2009, but still great tips) http://huff.to/gaua80

Tips to help you overcome writer's block, by one of world's leading thinkers http://bit.ly/czJxKr

23 Websites (http://bit.ly/aM56LE) and 23 More Websites (http://bit.ly/d8ClJj) To Help Make Your Writing Stronger

Some good answers to the "How do you prevent a PDF/e-book from being shared?" question: http://su.pr/1otRLj

3 Ways To Capture/Visualize Your Literary Goals http://bit.ly/g58Sff

Thinking of Getting Bloggers to Help Promote Your Book? Advice: http://bit.ly/g80qxh

Writers: How to Find Paying Magazines with Keyword Research http://bit.ly/etmQH4

Writers: Tips For Checking Your Book Proofs From The Printer http://bit.ly/gpvn9e

How to Sell More Books on Amazon http://bit.ly/hcMNsL

Next Big Market For eBooks? South Korea http://goo.gl/uhBn8

Writers: Seen Duotrope's Digest? Free resource site listing publications that might take your articles... http://www.duotrope.com/

Recommended: 7 Secrets for Amazing Author Websites http://bit.ly/dXZ42f

Writers: 12 Ways To Create A Mailing List That Will Sell Books http://huff.to/gjACcX

Writers: Book Designer, Book Shepherd, Book Doctor or Book Producer: Which One Do You Need? http://bit.ly/ewpOx4

Writers: Tips for Setting Financial Goals for Your Book http://bit.ly/fD3vDN

Authors: Thinking of Using a Pseudonym? http://bit.ly/eYMrIh

6 things wannabe expat writers must know featuring Jo Parfitt http://nblo.gs/bGuhp

Is This The Biggest Book Promotion You Have Ever Seen? http://bit.ly/fSyxTg

Want To Get Published? Watch interview with John Wiley and Sons rep at Blog World 2010 http://bit.ly/fNiYSJ

Do You Make These Press Release Mistakes? http://bit.ly/hIhSCq

Writers: Success Story: Karen van der Zee: 35 Romance Novels Published! http://bit.ly/g3NTQm

How do you get Google to notice your eBook? http://oreil.ly/e4HoYJ

Influencers 2010: On Writing, Publishing, Blogging, Marketing and Entrepreneurship http://bit.ly/gI4R85

If you would like to follow me in 'real time' on Twitter, my Twitter ID is @andreaexpat, or you can just click here. Twitter is surprisingly easy, once you take a look.

Best wishes, enjoy your day/evening! Andrea :-)

ps. My apologies if this text/font comes through too large. I'm still adjusting to a Mac and my Mac doesn't talk well to Blogger, apparently. Thanks for your understanding. Andrea.

Update (1 week later): Sorry Everyone. The title was originally "expat" links. It should have been "writers' links". It has been amended now. My sincere apologies for any confusion. 

Missed Some Great Writers' Links On Twitter?

Hello Everyone, If you are an aspiring or a professional writer, here are some of my recent writer-related tweets that might interest you, as you write your expat stories and/or you write for business or pleasure:

Behind-the-scenes of an expat publishing success story!
http://bit.ly/9gv5F0

Authors, marketers, Job-hunters: Build your visibility by volunteering!
http://bit.ly/cnIc0g

Do book titles sell books?
http://bit.ly/b3i2JC

9 Book Design Tips That Authors Need To Know
http://bit.ly/9Vpr62

How Tucker Max Got Rejected by Publishing and Still Hit #1 New York Times
http://su.pr/2HIYQn

Rushkoff: Why I left my publisher in order to publish a book
http://bit.ly/dvho6F

10 People Writers Need In Their Network
http://bit.ly/d0p342

Interview with Author of "You Turn: Changing Direction in Midlife" - 40+ stories about midlife turnarounds
http://bit.ly/9emMcL

Writers, Authors, Self-Publishers: Are You Building Your Platform?
http://bit.ly/bta0RD

Voice Over Tips from @getinthehotspot: I used http://www.voice123.com/ got about 8 quotes ranging from $5000 - 500! Strange to hear someone else reading your book aloud

7 Secrets To Ebook Publishing Success
http://bit.ly/93rA2E

If you would like to follow me in 'real time' on Twitter, my Twitter ID is @andreaexpat, or you can just click here. Twitter is surprisingly easy, once you take a look.

Best wishes, enjoy your day/evening! Andrea :-)

Missed Some Great Writers' Links On Twitter?

Hello Everyone, If you are an aspiring or a professional writer, here are some of my recent writer-related tweets that might interest you, as you write your expat stories and/or you write for business or pleasure:

How Do Authors Really Make Money? Another brilliant, in-depth blog post by @tferriss http://bit.ly/b9y63r

Seth Godin gives up on traditional publishing? http://bit.ly/d9TYA1

Authors: Do You Have Various Editions Of Your Book? http://bit.ly/a9MhqK

Expat Focus podcast with British author in the U.S., Toni Hargis http://bit.ly/d6Sz8b

Tips for Announcing Your New Book Via Email http://bit.ly/aQ4qNj

11 Articles Full of Tips To Market and Promote Your Book http://bit.ly/cswjnA

Writers and Authors: A Self-Publishing Review of Lightning Source http://bit.ly/arIoth

Big welcome to Twitter to @Tonihargis, at long last, author of Rule Britannia http://bit.ly/a19RuS

Media List Checklist for Writers, Authors, Publicists http://bit.ly/bd6EvX

Tips For Writing Online Book Reviews http://bit.ly/9TI4wx

8 Reasons Self-Publishing is Entering a Golden Age http://bit.ly/cyDwi8

Writers: Thinking of Self-Publishing? What To Do When Your Book Is Not Printed Properly http://bit.ly/cCcQS0

6 Ways Authors can Profit from their Books “After the Sale” http://bit.ly/aiODzg

New authors and writers can display books for only £125+VAT at London Book Fair, April 11-13, 2011 http://bit.ly/9Bq8FU

Selling your book? Follow BEAExhibits for weekly updates for BEA11 http://bit.ly/a155b4

If you would like to follow me in 'real time' on Twitter, my Twitter ID is @andreaexpat, or you can just click here. Twitter is surprisingly easy, once you take a look. And I try not to overtweet.

Best wishes, enjoy your day/evening! Andrea :-)

Expat Writers: Missed Some Great Links?

Hi Everyone, I hope your week has been going really well!  For the keen writers amongst you, here are some recent tweets that might interest you, as you write your expat stories and/or you write for business or pleasure:

11 Great Tips To Become A Better Writer http://bit.ly/cErW73

The Rise of the Author Entrepreneur http://bit.ly/aoH7WP

Top 10 List of the Worst Possible Self Publishing Mistakes http://bit.ly/d1Q3HY

Writers: Have an amazing real-life story? (US residents) GLAMOUR magazine's $5k contest http://bit.ly/axD0N3

Great, Quick, Agent Tips for Authors, Writers and Publishing wannabes: http://bit.ly/cn6cer

Forbes.com: How Self-Publishing Can Lead To A Real Book Deal http://bit.ly/bkWrjN

58 Freelance Writing Jobs for Wed 14 July http://bit.ly/9BipIC

Resources For Writing Memoir http://bit.ly/aDsNQO and http://bit.ly/bAQTKr

Self-Publishing? How Much Discount Should You Set Online and For Bookstores? http://bit.ly/crLou3

Great, honest Self-Publishing Lessons by a mother who wrote about Autism http://bit.ly/9ZxObJ

iPad's ePub: The "Book" of the Future? http://b2l.me/sbc9t

POD Index and Self-Publishing Analysis: Which company should you use? http://bit.ly/agIB7q

Amusing overview of the print industry for writers and publishers! http://bit.ly/95DRWX

Are You Ready To Write Your Book? Checklist from Expat Author and Writers' Mentor, Jo Parfitt http://bit.ly/dk4tD6

Creative Commons: What Every Self-Publisher and Expat Blogger Ought to Know http://bit.ly/cvQVfq

Expat writers: Pitfalls of Self-Publishing Packages http://to.pbs.org/9euXUX

Getting Your Book Into Stores http://to.pbs.org/bUqgkO

15 Tips for Great Book Cover Design http://bit.ly/bQnT0V

Are you a writer discouraged by rejection letters? http://bit.ly/bOnJpN

Great advice for writers "Media Kits: The Ultimate Author Publicity Tool" http://bit.ly/cTKVFg

Top 8 Cover Design Tips for Self-Publishers http://bit.ly/9SAxRQ

It Wasn't Easy: Frustrated Self-Publisher Escapes DIY Trap: http://ht.ly/1VroJ

Podcast: On Frugal Book Promotion http://bit.ly/by8Ne9

500 Entries For Agent Rachelle Gardner's Writers Contest. Who Had The Best One-Sentence Book Summary? http://bit.ly/ExpatWomenba5KDS

Will Literary Agents Really Read Your Query Letter? http://bit.ly/cqKpJD

Apple grabs 22 percent of e-book market with iBooks http://is.gd/cGfLP

5 iPad Applications for Self-Publishers http://bit.ly/aQiWSa

Promoting your book? 16 Book Fairs in the U.S. this Summer http://bit.ly/9ydV7w

Fellow expat writer Rebecca Otowa in The New York Times! http://nyti.ms/bKFeBH

And do not forget our home page feature this month, Write Your Life Stories, with Jo Parfitt. :-)

Happy reading!  Andrea

Writers, Authors & Self-Publishers Be Quick! Online Conference May 12-14

Hi Everyone, I just discovered what looks like a really great online conference, if you are a writer, author and/or a current or wannabe self-publisher... 

It is the Self-Publishers Online Conference and it is being run May 12-14 (US Pacific time).  You can listen 'live' for free, or you can pay US$97 for the downloads (if you have a credit card from one of these countries: United States; Australia; Canada; England/Great Britain; Ireland; New Zealand; or Northern Ireland) as I just did, so you can listen later at your convenience.

But hurry... it is almost May 12, so if this conference sounds like you, check it out quickly.  Best wishes, Andrea.

SUMMARY OF THE AGENDA

Day 1 - May 12 - Writing/Publishing

Keynote: Dan Poynter
Self-Publishing Past, Present, and Future

Marcia Yudkin
Writing Without Angst

Writing & Publishing Roundtable: Q & A

Susan Daffron & James Byrd
Finish Your Book the "Publishize" Way

Mark Levine
How to Avoid Publishing Pitfalls

Hobie Hobart
From Book Cover to Blockbuster Brand: How Choosing the Right Book Cover Can Launch Your Business


Day 2 - May 13 - Promotion

Keynote: Fern Reiss
How Self-Publishers Can Thrive in Today's Publishing Climate

MJ Rose
Buzz Your Book

Promotion Roundtable: Q & A

John Kremer
Book Promotion 101: The Secrets to Book Marketing Success

Kate Bandos
DIY Book Promotion

Internet Publicity: How to Leverage Social Media for Profit


Day 3 - May 14 - Build Your Empire

Keynote: Mark Victor Hansen
How to Become a Wealthy Writer

Peter Bowerman
Build Your Own "Well Fed" Empire

Empire Building Roundtable: Q & A

William Patterson
How to Turn Your Product Line into a Fortune

Janet Goldstein
The Platform Manifesto for Authorpreneurs: Grow Your Visibility and Tribe to Grow Your Sales, Success, and Satisfaction

Peter Winick
Develop and Execute a Strategy to Monetize Your Platform

Various Expat Women News Tidbits

Hi once more Everyone, Following on from my earlier post today about how easy it is to put tidbits of information on Twitter, here are some of the tidbits I have posted on Twitter recently that might interest you...

Seeking: American and British Expats in Singapore for a Research Project
"For Third Culture Kids Seeking: American and British Expats currently in Singapore to participate in a research project. Single recording session approx 2 hrs, reading English sentences. Monetary Token of appreciation will be given at the end of the session. Contact Nicole at dataproj.sg@gmail.com if interested."

Which Airport has been Voted Best in the World for the 5th Year in a Row?
You'd be surprised!

Top 100 International Exchange and Experience Blogs 2010
Over 19,000 votes.

13 Mistakes For Americans to Avoid When Filing Taxes This Year
If you are American and needing to lodge a tax return in the United States this year, read on...

American Council on International Personnel's 36th Annual Symposium
June 7-10
Washington DC
Main topic: Immigration

Totally Expat Show for Global Mobility Industry Professionals
London 24 May 2010

Families in Global Transition Conference
March 4-6
Houston, Texas, United States
It's not too late!
I really wish I was going...

7 Reasons Not to Put All Your Eggs in the Twitter Basket
Interesting blog post on Social Examiner by Jay Baer, a social media strategist and coach.

Managing Home Leave
Recent article by Paragon Relocations:
"Is there a connection between Home Leave and employee attrition/retention? Home Leave was intended to help minimise the effects of the culture shock of an international assignment. It allows assignees to maintain family ties and stay current with home business contacts and associates; and keep connected with their community and culture. Still, attrition rates upon completion of assignments remain high. Is there a disconnect between the philosophy of the home leave provision and its actual impact to assignment satisfaction?"

Looking for Expat Experts to Contribute to Our ExpatArrivals Guides
If you are interested, read the short message.

Expat Coach Megan Fitzgerald in Top 10
Congratulations to previous Expat Women Business Idea interviewee and long-time ExpatWomen.com supporter, Megan Fitzgerald, who was recently named by The Undercover Recruiter in their top ten Facebook fan pages for job seekers and career-minded folk.

Authors Needed for Culture Smart Books
If you are interested, please contact Jo Parfitt, who will then link you to Culture Smart. Thanks.


To catch all of these updates as soon as I make them, I invite you to follow me on Twitter.

Thanks, Andrea.

Moving to Australia?

Hi Everyone, If you are moving to Australia, check out my friend Vicky Gray's brand new book:

Didgeridoos and Didgeridon'ts:
A Brit's Guide to Moving Your Life Down Under.

"Didgeridoos and Didgeridon'ts is a collection of short, personal experiences Vicky Gray and her family encountered during the first year of their new life Down Under.

In addition to the entertaining diary entries, inspirational stories from other expats, top tips and vital resources, the book is crammed full of well-researched information on everything you need to know to survive and thrive during your first year in Australia."

Here's the direct link on Amazon.com (Paperback), on Amazon.co.uk (Paperback) and on Bookshaker (PDF/E-Book).

Thanks Everyone!

PS. If you are a budding author or editor and would like to have your name in print like Vicky, take a read of our previous blogpost about Bookshaker's search for authors and editors.

PS2. Congrats on your first book, Vicky!

Authors Needed For The Caribbean

Hi Everyone, If you are interested in writing a 28,000-30,000 word book about what it is like to live and/or work in one of the following four Caribbean destinations (based on your hands-on knowledge and experience):

• Puerto Rico
• The US Virgin Islands
• Dominican Republic
• Jamaica

...please contact Jo Parfitt, who will put you in touch with her publisher who is seeking the authors. (PS. No, the publisher is not Bookshaker, it's another one of Jo's publishers.)

The books are written to a formula and pay a one-time payment of £1,000 (no royalties apply). This might not be enough to entice a seasoned writer, but if you are someone wanting to get your name in print and/or earn some extra cash while your day job is slow, think about getting in touch with Jo. Thanks.

Bookshaker Seeking Authors & Editors

Hi Everyone, A quick shout-out for Debbie Jenkins at Bookshaker, an Expat Women Success Story last year (read the interview here) who is looking for authors and editors to expand the Bookshaker brand...

"Authors
Are you an expat with a story to tell?
Are you an expert in business or making money?
Are you an expert in sales or marketing?
Do you know a thing or two about investing or property?
Do you have a unique and powerful communication or self improvement model?

If you are any of these and want to write a book, we can help.
Get in touch with us here.

Editors
We are also looking for editors who would like to earn up to 20% royalties from lifetime sales of each book they work on. We are looking to build an elite team of reliable editors to work on approximately 60 books each year.

If you want to know more, please get in touch with us today."

So if you are an expat woman who needs more than coffee, talk to Debbie at Bookshaker... you never know unless you give it a go...