Convertible-driving dogs take Alaska by storm in new book by Oskaloosa author
Retrieving Adventures! Lincoln and Nicholas Go to Alaska by Oskaloosa, Iowa, author Victoria Peterson Laird is the latest children’s book published by the Write Place. This charming story follows two golden retriever brothers on a convertible ride to the airport, then onto a plane bound for Alaska, where they encounter an angry grizzly bear, take […]
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No-fee November book contest special
If you’ve been putting off entering the Write Place 2016 Book Contest, now’s the time to bite the bullet. For the entire month of November, we are waiving the book contest entry fee.When entering, follow the instructions on how to enter—but skip the entry fee step! Remember, we are accepting entries through February 19, 2016. […]
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Headlines and head shots do the same job
Why are headlines important? They are the first thing your customers read. A headline’s initial impression either draws readers in or pushes them away. Even if the rest of the copy is amazing and would convince people to buy, if the headline puts them to sleep you’ve lost the opportunity.
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Have you rebuffed social media?
Have you avoided social media because it demands constant attention? You’re not alone. But in today’s world, whether you’re an author looking to build a loyal following online, or a business looking to inform potential customers about your brand and product, your audience values social media interaction. The key is learning how to build and—most importantly—maintain a presence online without spending all your time posting and tweeting.
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Join us in celebrating 20 years in business
This year marks 20 years since the Write Place was founded in 1995. We couldn’t have done it without our fantastic customers! To thank you for making our success possible, we’re offering discounts to customers both old and new in the months of September and October. Start a new book publishing or website project in […]
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From basement to business
The year was 1995: the first Toy Story opened in theaters, eBay went live, and Newt Gingrich was Time’s Man of the Year. That same year, Carol Van Klompenburg founded the Write Place as a one-person writing shop in Pella, Iowa. Fast forward to 2015 and the Write Place is celebrating its 20-year anniversary, having expanded its services to include graphic design, branding, online content marketing, websites […]
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4 tips for choosing your social media images
Around our office, it’s common to hear, “Can you send me the ad you’re talking about? I’m a visual person.” I know what you’re thinking: “You work in marketing and publishing. Of course your staff is full of visual learners.” True, but it’s also true that 65 percent of us are visual learners, according to […]
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What’s that gibberish? The story behind placeholder text
Most of our clients and authors have gotten a mock layout from us at some point that has contained a seemingly jumbled assembly of letters where there should be sensible text: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. We’ve had more than one […]
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New book encourages kids to celebrate Osky Pride
Elementary-age children in Oskaloosa have an exciting new way to learn about the history and culture of their community. Osky Pride, an ABC book by Ann Fender, acquaints kids with the city’s important landmarks, from the bandstand and the courthouse to Jaarsma Bakery, Keomah State Park and William Penn University. Fender taught in the Oskaloosa […]
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Will recent changes from Google and Facebook impact your presence online?
Two online giants have recently or will soon update algorithms, and it’s likely your website and Facebook page will feel the waves these changes produce. Google gives gold star to mobile-friendly sites Late in February, Google announced that it will increase its emphasis on mobile-friendliness in its search engine ranking criteria. (Google began awarding qualifying […]
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