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By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:48:54 +0000

I do hope your book helps others survive life’s inevitable ups and downs, Brendan. We all need hope; it sounds like you’re offering it. Thanks for your message.

Sandy

By: Brendan Mallee Buchanan

Brendan Mallee Buchanan — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:44:41 +0000

Hello Sandy. Thank you for your advice. No doubt it will help me, quite considerably. The book I have just written, is called, “On the Road of Life, be prepared for Upgrades, Detours, and Potholes.” It is the story of my life. When I was born, my family didn’t want me, because I was a male, and not a female. They held that against me, till the day they died. Have had three bad marriages, as well as inner health problems, but if I wan t to do something, I will do it. During my life, I have also had two near death experiences. My reason for writing the book, is because there are so many people taking their own life, because they have a problem, and they cannot overcome it. I would also like to have one of the major film companies, to make it into a movie. The reason for thinking along those lines, is because the message would be able to reach a lot more people. there is six hundred and twenty pages, an each chapter, is dedicated to a year of my life. I have had many ups and downs in my life, but it was never boring. Thank you for taking the time to read my email.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:16:24 +0000

In reply to Olga Oliver. Thank you for your support, Olga. Good luck with your website! Sandy

By: Olga Oliver

Olga Oliver — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:24:36 +0000

Sandy, thanks for this post. I recently had so much on my computer that I had to do a cleaning-out getting ready for my website’s birth. Thanks for keeping me in your file. Your info re blogging I really need, so please keep me in your file. I will be working with WordPress and of course getting a bit nervous mixed with excitement. You have one of my favorite websites – it is so bright,bursting with color as it pops on the screen, like the sun blowing away dark rainy clouds. Thanks again!!
Olga Oliver

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:11:13 +0000

In reply to Martha Reynolds. I'm glad you got it reduced! Thanks for being willing to share with others. Sandy

By: Martha Reynolds

Martha Reynolds — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:58:55 +0000

Oh, I knew you’d have a list, Sandy! Thank you.
Yes, there’s actually a guy who uses a program to hunt down violators, then he sends them an invoice. It happened to me and I was devastated. I pleaded my case (dramatically) and he halved the fine. But still….

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:56:10 +0000

In reply to Martha Reynolds.

EXCELLENT tip, Martha! I’ve paid a price for that, too, thinking I was sharing an image that wasn’t copyrighted, only to find out later that it was. (GULP.) You’ll probably agree with me that you never want to grab an image from just “anywhere.” Use stock photography sites. I’ve got a list of options here: https://buildbookbuzz.com/free-stock-image-sources/

Thank you for that important reminder!

Sandy

By: Martha Reynolds

Martha Reynolds — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:43:17 +0000

I’ve been blogging for nearly 10 years now, and I take part in the annual “Blogging from A to Z” challenge in April.

Let me add a warning – be very careful about the images you choose to include in your blog. There are sometimes copyright restrictions, and if you use a photograph that belongs to someone else, and they find out, it could cost you. Take it from someone who knows this all too well.

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By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:34:46 +0000

In reply to Marcia.

Thanks for your perspective, Marcia.

Here’s a tip: Find 1 or 2 tactics that are effective at reaching your target audience, and that you’re good at or enjoying doing, and focus on them, ignoring all of the other options. Blogging might not be your best bet and even if it is, there are other options if you’re not comfortable blogging.

Sandy