Site-Wide Activity – Tara Swiger

Ann Tudor started the topic VKLive Trunk Show Exclusive. in the forum Engineering 9 years, 3 months ago

I have been asked by one of my wholesale yarn stores if I would like to partner with them for VKLive in November. It would be like a trunk show at the event. I would send her signage, display material, etc. She is asking that she would be the exclusive representative of my line during the event. I think that is all great but how can I make…[Read more]

Tanja Osswald replied to the topic #MonthofBizLove chat in the forum Engineering 9 years, 3 months ago

I read through the first pages of questions today and liked them. When my cold lets me work again, I'll give it a try.

Lea-Ann McGregor replied to the topic #MonthofBizLove chat in the forum Engineering 9 years, 3 months ago

I want to. But I have a real block even it comes to Instagram and graphics.my business is teaching knitters. Hmmm.

Jess Cook started the topic #MonthofBizLove chat in the forum Engineering 9 years, 3 months ago

Is anyone else doing Tara's #MonthofBizLove?

I've decided it's a good time to do it since I'm working on shifting my business a little bit in order to include some new elements/income streams, and I want to make sure I (still) love my business after the shift!

If anyone else is up for it I thought we could chat here! Instagram is great and I'll…[Read more]

Karen replied to the topic Self Publishing Book Marketing Ideas? in the forum Engineering 9 years, 3 months ago

@grace-shalom-hopkins That is an impressive brain dump! Love a lot of these!! THANK YOU!

@karen-robinson I am considering that with a VA as well. Researching takes a lot of time I dont have.

Lisa Check started the topic Pitching Magazine editors–question for designers and yarnies in the forum Engineering 9 years, 3 months ago

I'm looking to pitch magazines to include my yarn and/or roving in their product roundups. Here is my question: Most of these magazines have “Yarn Coordinators”. What is their job? Are they making yarn decisions about what the patterns in the magazine are made of? Or are they making decisions about yarns the magazine will feature? And for…[Read more]

Jennie Moraitis replied to the topic I'd Like to Feature YOU on my blog in the forum Ten Forward 9 years, 3 months ago

If there's anyone else who would like to be in this series, feel free to fill out the survey. 🙂 I originally thought this would be a series for the month of June but it's now become a summer series. Fine with me, since I've loved reading your thoughts on creativity. Thanks to everyone who has filled out a survey! 🙂

Jennie Moraitis replied to the topic I'd Like to Feature YOU on my blog in the forum Ten Forward 9 years, 3 months ago

You're welcome, @tanja-osswald! I'm so glad to have you in this series! 🙂

Jill Wolcott replied to the topic TNNA Washington DC Dinner in the forum Ten Forward 9 years, 3 months ago

You are in if you get there. I'm excited to meet people I know but haven't met!

It is kind of overload but the eenergy of meeting people usually helps. Just know that you do as much as you can. Go through the exhibitor list and figure out who you want to see and for what. Don't over commit yourself! Easy to get drunk on all the…[Read more]

Jill Wolcott replied to the topic TNNA Washington DC Dinner in the forum Ten Forward 9 years, 3 months ago

You are in if you get there. I'm excited to meet people I know but haven't met!

Jill Wolcott replied to the topic TNNA Washington DC Dinner in the forum Ten Forward 9 years, 3 months ago

You are in if you get there. I'm excited to meet people I know but haven't met!

Barbara Kish replied to the topic Weekly Check-in, Q2 2016 in the forum Goals, Accountability, and Celebrations! 9 years, 3 months ago

@jill-wolcott, yes, distraction at this time of year SQUIRREL!!!!

Karen Robinson replied to the topic Self Publishing Book Marketing Ideas? in the forum Engineering 9 years, 3 months ago

Thanks for starting this thread, @karen-whooley, and for the excellent suggestions, @grace-shalom-hopkins.

This is definitely an area that I need to work on myself as I had all the best intentions when I released my first book but didn't follow through. So I'd like to add an additional question to Karen's query: in another thread about hiring a…[Read more]

Kathleen Dames replied to the topic TNNA Washington DC Dinner in the forum Ten Forward 9 years, 3 months ago

Still sorting out my TNNA plans, but I'm hoping to be there and would love to join everyone for dinner.

My contact info:
mobile: 847-722-9087
email: kathleendames@gmail.com

If you have any TNNA advice for an introverted newbie, let me know.

Grace Shalom Hopkins replied to the topic Self Publishing Book Marketing Ideas? in the forum Engineering 9 years, 3 months ago

Here is my brain dump 🙂

– Reviews from bloggers. Email them with a pitch and send the book along for free if they respond with a yes to your pitch.

– Interviews with podcasters.

– Reviews from bloggers. Email them with a pitch and send the book along for free if they respond with a yes to your pitch.

– CAL with bloggers. Email them with a…[Read more]

Grace Shalom Hopkins replied to the topic I made an opt-in…or did I make a blog post? in the forum Engineering 9 years, 3 months ago

Giving away theory and selling implementation is brilliant. I love it!

Jill Wolcott replied to the topic Weekly Check-in, Q2 2016 in the forum Goals, Accountability, and Celebrations! 9 years, 3 months ago

It isn't going to be long. 😉

Kimberley Bridgwater replied to the topic Essential Website Plugins in the forum Engineering 9 years, 3 months ago

Thank you @amy-crook! I couldn't remember the name of the link checker or where I heard about it! I'll check out Sucuri too.

Karen started the topic Self Publishing Book Marketing Ideas? in the forum Engineering 9 years, 3 months ago

Does anyone have good ideas/resources for planning alternative marketing for books (other than social media and newsletters) I'm thinking like contacting book/yarn stores, good podcasts that are crochet friendly, stuff in that vein.

My book won't be released until April 2017 but any help you can send my way now so I can get a handle on it would…[Read more]

Tanja Osswald replied to the topic Weekly Check-in, Q2 2016 in the forum Goals, Accountability, and Celebrations! 9 years, 3 months ago

Writing a whole book is no big deal, @jill-wolcott? I beg to differ…