Debbie Weil

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What Does It Mean to “Know” Someone?

Debbie Weil

Three people I "know" immediately jumped on and commented that they understood "weeding out" and wouldn’t mind if I took them off my list. I quickly assured them that they’re not on the "pruning" list. And thereby justify weeding out my "friends" list.

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What Does It Mean to “Know” Someone?

Debbie Weil

Three people I "know" immediately jumped on and commented that they understood "weeding out" and wouldn’t mind if I took them off my list. I quickly assured them that they’re not on the "pruning" list. Can’t bring myself to say "de-friend" - horrid expression.). So what does "know" mean? So what does "know" mean?

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Can You Really Write a Short Book in 8 Weeks?

Debbie Weil

Yes, if you start with a bunch of great content you can draw from: blog posts, articles, notes, lists, research. And are ruthlessly focused on shipping something in 8 weeks. But the fact is, it probably does take 10,000 hours to learn how to write well. If not 10,000, then a lot of time over a period of years.

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Free for 36 hours: The (Updated) Corporate Blogging Book is $0.00 on Amazon

Debbie Weil

If you'd like to be the first to hear about the next program in 2012, I encourage you to join the waiting list. With the new $79 Kindle in every pocket and purse, and the ability to read Kindle books on smartphones, iPads, computers and in the iCloud, an eBook is a marketing tool that your fans will pay for. Sign up here.

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Wake Up and Write For Your Existing Readers (Don’t Look for Readers Later)

Debbie Weil

It could be the 300 people on your email list who follow what you do. That is a whopping increase from the 25% (or less) that authors with legacy publishers are currently getting for eBook sales. This new model is hugely provocative. And perhaps a little daunting. But it does NOT mean you need 10k followers on Twitter. Start small.

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Do You Know Your Social Media Sweet Spot?

Debbie Weil

As an example, Geoff Livingston wrote about the challenge faced by nonpartisan Common Cause when they tried to get feedback on their list of "core values." " They were in the process of rewriting and updating their values for the advocacy group’s 40th anniversary.

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My Three Words for 2012: Alignment, Quiet and Compassion

Debbie Weil

On my reading list is the new book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. Quiet means practicing no email, no computer, no Internet. Very little work is accomplished while connected. The real thinking happens when you are away from your digital devices and from the Web. Compassion.

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