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Ksenia Anske

August 15, 2017

Branding for authors: 5 not-so-secret secrets

by Ksenia Anske


Photo by David Peterman

Photo by David Peterman

Photo by David Peterman

Photo by David Peterman

Amy L. Sauder wrote: "You recently said you were rebranding...I'd love to hear an update on that and I'd also love to hear any insights you have on author branding in general."

You got it, Amy. An excellent request. Sometimes I have to drill this into my clients' heads as a must (I help a few self-published authors learn how to promote their books by doing naked dances), so this post will be something I'll refer them to from now on. Here goes. Ready?

SECRET 1: As an author you're your own personal brand.

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TAGS: brand, secrets, I dunno, see, my tags still suck too, I gotta up my tag game, I will, just need to do more research, and that borscht party will happen, for real, PROMISE


February 28, 2017

How to develop a freelancing career with the power of the internet

by Ksenia Anske


Illustration by Mariana, a miserável

Illustration by Mariana, a miserável

Illustration by Mariana, a miserável

Illustration by Mariana, a miserável

Maximilian wrote: "I've read many of your blog posts with great interest and do admire your discipline and passion for the craft. I especially am interested in how you find clients for various writing projects. It's clear to me that people who call themselves writers are as abundant as sand on a beach. It's hard to stand out. This year I really want to earn some coin with my writing, not necessarily with my as-yet unfinished novel, but with helping others find the right words. You mentioned that you've been hired as a ghostwriter before...you have shown time and again that you can weather any storm, or at least you're good at making others believe that. I admire what you've accomplished. I would appreciate some advice, any advice, as to how I can develop a freelancing career with the power of the internet."

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TAGS: It was fun writing this!, I'd forgotten those times, the startup times, scary times, but also great times, I have learned a lot back then, about doing business online, I guess it's helping me now?, I dunno, maybe, certainly having no expectations helps, ONWARD