I’m in Orange County, California, this week for two conferences! The first is an editor conference — the first of its kind! The Christian PEN is celebrating its 10th anniversary by hosting the editorial convention, “Keys to Successful Freelance Editing.” Guest speakers include Kathy Ide, Kathy Bruins, Sharon Elliott, Kim Bangs, and ME! I’m presenting a workshop on social media and online marketing. We’re going to hit the highlights and share what works and what doesn’t.

What is social media all about? How do editors and writers market themselves, their books, and their services online? Here are the keys I am going to share to a successful social media presence:

• Be present
• Develop relationships
• Make connections
• Engage with people
• Create community
• Maintain authenticity
• Provide value

I’ll be sharing more of my research and notes on social media and online marketing next week.

After the PEN convention is the Orange County Christian Writers Conference, which is where I switch gears and attend as a writer. And I’ll even get to pitch a few of my projects to literary agents. Fingers crossed!

But before all this hard work gets started, a few of us had to experience the rocky shores of the Pacific Coast. I’m used to the sandy white beaches of Siesta Key on the Gulf Coast. But the Corona Del Mar Beach took my breath away. What a wonderful place to rejuvenate and get inspired!

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