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Down the Writer's Path launches first Facebook ad campaign

One of the concerns of any blogger has to be readership. But doesn't that become a concern for most writers? The first question generally revolves around defining who the reader is. Once that is figured out the really big question is where to find them. If you've noticed my Facebook profile on the left, then you know I'm a new Facebook player. In the last month I've discovered two things important to this blog. DWP now has its own Facebook page with a growing "fan" base, and today I used the Facebook "create an ad" application to launch my first ad campaign. The information below is contained in the ad that began its foray into the sea of Facebook writers and readers a few hours ago. We'll talk more about social marketing but right now I'm happy to see the list of fans growing. If you have any experience with social media marketing, let me know.     

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Writing Tools: Embrace your Kindle

The Amazon Kindle electronic reader quickly becomes a writer's best friend. No one is more surprised than me. I never thought anything would compare to the "book" experience but the Kindle does a great job of simulating the reader's experience in size, weight, and, yes, even page-turning experience. Add the highlighting and note-taking features and, for me, it becomes a keeper.I never thought anything would compare to the "book" experience but I was wrong.   

I've had my Kindle for a little over a year. When I travel now my suitcases are no longer loaded down with books--a big help now that weight has become such an issue. I don't have to ship books ahead when I attend workshops. The number of texts available in books, magazines, and newspapers has skyrocketed. The ease and portability of the Kindle make it great to have on hand for those times when I'm stuck in line or sitting in a waiting room. I can switch from book to book if my mood changes because of the huge amont of storage. No more books littering my car or dragging me down with an additional bag hanging off my shoulder....just in case. Making notes and highlighting text is a breeze and I don't need  to carry a notebook or stack of index cards. I can read it anywhere.  

Now Amazon is releasing the next generation. This one relieves the reader of any dependence on hot spots or computer access. You can download a book anywhere and anytime. If you haven't tried the Kindle now is a great time. I never thought I'd enjoy reading a "book" without paper pages but the Kindle has changed my mind. Best news: my YAs can be found on Kindle.

Links: Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device