{"id":1761,"date":"2012-03-01T05:49:37","date_gmt":"2012-03-01T13:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/publishingblog\/?p=1761"},"modified":"2012-03-01T05:49:37","modified_gmt":"2012-03-01T13:49:37","slug":"why-it%e2%80%99s-important-to-read-those-newsletters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/publishingblog\/?p=1761","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Important to READ Those Newsletters"},"content":{"rendered":"

I just updated my bio at Author Central\u2014Amazon.com, thanks to something I read in one of the many newsletters I receive each month. Folks, it pays to subscribe to newsletters in your field and related to the business of writing and publishing or the process of writing. But it is even more important that you READ them. You subscribed (or joined) for a reason\u2014most commonly, to learn and grow within your field or interest. Don\u2019t let yourself down by neglecting to take the time with the newsletters you subscribe to. You may be surprised at the wisdom, ideas and resources you\u2019ve been missing.<\/p>\n

I discovered that my bio was old. It didn’t have my latest two books listed. One of them that was listed is out of print. It said that I had 31 books to my credit. I now have 35. So glad I was nudged to update it.<\/p>\n

Today, SPAWNews<\/em> will hit subscribers email boxes. If you don\u2019t subscribe to SPAWNews<\/em>, you might want to jaunt over to the SPAWN website later today and take a look at the March edition. SPAWN is Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network.<\/p>\n

Go to: http:\/\/www.spawn.org<\/a>. Click on \u201cSPAWNews.\u201d It\u2019s FREE. This month\u2019s topic is websites for writers and authors.<\/p>\n

In this issue, you\u2019ll find articles on why a website is important for a writer\/author and how to get started creating one, a 12-point checklist for creating a website, how to protect your website from theft, a step-by-step guide to WordPress, why you should choose a professional designer and we offer a piece on netiquette. If you\u2019re considering a website, you will want to read this issue of SPAWNews<\/em>.<\/p>\n

I want to thank Dana Cassell of CNW\u2014Freelance Writer\u2019s Report <\/em>for the great review for my latest book, \u201cPublish Your Book, Proven Strategies and Resources for the Enterprising Author.\u201d It\u2019s always fun to pick up one of the newsletters you subscribe to and find your article published or a review of your book! Another reason why I like to take time with my favorite newsletters and enewsletters.<\/p>\n

Do you have a story about a time you were glad you read one of your newsletters? Or did you miss out on something because you didn\u2019t read your favorite newsletter one month?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I just updated my bio at Author Central\u2014Amazon.com, thanks to something I read in one of the many newsletters I receive each month. Folks, it pays to subscribe to newsletters in your field and related to the business of writing and publishing or the process of writing. But it is even more important that you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8,4],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t