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Let Twitter Be Part of Your Writing Life

24 Wednesday Mar 2021

Posted by Farrha Khan in #KTChat, Tips and Tools

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by Jean Lizotte Grabow, SCBWI-L.A. Social Media Manager  

Social Media is an opportunity for us as writers and artists to become part of the larger publishing community, create a brand for ourselves, and promote our work. 

Today we are focusing on Twitter as a tool for all book creators, particularly writers, to support our careers. The platform has an amazing publishing community and many opportunities to participate, including our very own SCBWI-L.A. Kite Tales #KTChat contest (more on this below).  

Here are some tips for maximizing your time on Twitter to enhance your writing life.  

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Social Media for Writers & Artists

14 Wednesday Dec 2016

Posted by Sarah Parker-Lee in Tips and Tools

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authors, community, Facebook, how-to, illustrators, Instagram, LinkedIn, networking, social media, tips, tools, Twitter

socialmedia1At conferences, one of the things I hear many writers and artists talk about is that their biggest fear/worry/stumbling block/insecurity (besides their craft – because hey, we all know how that is), is how to use social media. I’m writing this quick article with some tips because while I’m not officially a paid social media person, I’m really good at it. Really. Continue reading →

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Michelle Zeitlin and Jane Cowen Hamilton: Agent Perspective

26 Friday Feb 2016

Posted by Sarah Parker-Lee in Agent's Perspective

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JaneMichelleI sat down with agents Michelle Zeitlin and Jane Cowen Hamilton of More Zap Productions and Management to talk about their new literary division, discuss why an author must know their brand, and how children’s literature fits into their multi-media, and currently acquiring, agency. I was curious how an agency that represents dancers, directors, and other specialty talent got into the literary world and what their unique platform had to offer. Turns out, a lot.

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