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Headlines and head shots do the same job

Posted in News + Tips
Last Updated on September 30, 2015
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.

Have you rebuffed social media?

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Last Updated on September 16, 2020
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.

Join us in celebrating 20 years in business

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Last Updated on August 28, 2015
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 […]

From basement to business

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Last Updated on August 30, 2015
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 […]

4 tips for choosing your social media images

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Last Updated on September 16, 2020
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
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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?

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Last Updated on September 16, 2020
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 […]

Attend upcoming Okay Okay book signing

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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 […]

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