4 tips for choosing your social media images
- Posted in News + Tips
- Last Updated on July 09, 2015
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 […]
What’s that gibberish? The story behind placeholder text
- Posted in Business Tips
- Last Updated on July 09, 2015
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 […]
New book encourages kids to celebrate Osky Pride
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on June 18, 2018
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 […]
Will recent changes from Google and Facebook impact your presence online?
- Posted in Business Tips
- Last Updated on August 16, 2017
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 […]
Contest Winner Lost in the Tallgrass to be featured at Indie Author Showcase
- Posted in Book Contest
- Last Updated on December 12, 2017
Clyde Witt’s Lost in the Tallgrass, winner of the 2014 Write Place Book Contest, has been selected to be featured at the Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Indie Author Conference & Showcase. This day of celebrating literary talent will include a showcase of local independent authors as well as informational talks on self-publishing. It will take […]
Attend upcoming Okay Okay book signing
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on May 16, 2017
Fred Krebsbach will be signing his book Okay Okay, a memoir of his experiences in the Vietnam War, in Green Valley, Arizona, on February 6. Location: American Legion Post 131, 249 W. Esperanza Blvd, Green Valley, Arizona 85614 Time: 2-4 p.m. on Friday, February 6 Not in Arizona? Buy the book now at our bookstore. […]
Dual English/Spanish book takes readers on sci-fi romance journey
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on December 12, 2017
What would you do if you met an alien? Fans of science fiction and romance will find both in Gina’s Dream by Ria Stone. This novel, published by the Write Place, is a dual English/Spanish book and is available both in print and as an e-book. In Gina’s Dream, Kit Brennan, SETA’s (Space Exploration Through […]
Take your marketing to the next level with testimonials
- Posted in News + Tips
- Last Updated on April 10, 2015
People have grown untrusting of brands and their well-polished marketing copy, but they still trust other people. So it makes complete sense that one of the easiest ways to overcome buyer skepticism is to weave unbiased customer testimonials throughout your advertising copy, both in print and on your website. Why do testimonials work? People are […]
Great deals for book lovers on Cyber Monday
- Posted in Book Discounts
- Last Updated on May 16, 2017
Looking for the perfect gift for the book lover in your life? Starting on Cyber Monday, December 1, through Friday, December 5, it’s buy 2, get 1 FREE* at the Write Place bookstore. It’s simple: Visit www.thewriteplace.biz/bookstore and place an order for any two books. Once your order is completed, email sarah@thewriteplace.biz to let me know […]
New book follows biblical journeys of Christmas
- Posted in Book Releases & Events
- Last Updated on June 18, 2018
In the midst of gift buying, feast preparation, travel planning and other hectic holiday activities, it can be easy to lose sight of the real meaning of the season. A Christmas Way: The Journeys of Christmas by Dr. Bob Ford will help readers reconnect with the true spirit of the holiday through an insightful examination […]