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  • 500 Likes!!!!!

    500 Likes!!!!!

    I just wanted to shout out a quick thank you to all my fabulous readers out there. CynthiaBrandel.com has gone through a lot of changes over the years. It is your continued praise and encouragement that keeps me uplifted and hopeful for a better tomorrow. Thank you for all of your support!

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  • Increase Your Blog Traffic Using A Few Simple Strategies

    Increase Your Blog Traffic Using A Few Simple Strategies

    Looking for a way to increase the traffic to your blog? Look no further. Here are a few proven strategies that will double if not triple your current traffic.

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  • The Secret To Blogging For Comments

    The Secret To Blogging For Comments

    Blogging for comments is like fishing in the Arctic unless you know a few secrets. Click through to find out what professional bloggers do to rack up on comments and draw traffic to their blog.

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  • Start A Blog For Free With WordPress

    Start A Blog For Free With WordPress

    Looking For Some Balance In Your LIfe? Or maybe you want to change your career? Look no further…..

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  • 100 Likes!!!!!!!

    100 Likes!!!!!!!

    Thank you all for your support.  When I first ventured into the world of blogging, I didn’t know what to expect.  I started this blog in February of 2018.  Since then I have blogged about life, my books, book reviews, and other things that I find of interest.  I am happy to have posted blogsContinue…

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  • One & Done: Amazon’s Author Central (An Author’s Guide)

    One & Done: Amazon’s Author Central (An Author’s Guide)

    Over the past month, I have posted about marketing using Amazon’s Author Central.  As a new author, there is a lot I have to learn.  But, I firmly believe that authors should help other authors.  So, I compiled my notes about Author Central and put them together in a guide for other authors to use.Continue…

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  • Do I need a website as a published author?

    Do I need a website as a published author?

    Do I Really Need a Website? Credibility!!!!!  If you want to be a credible author, you need a website where your readers can easily find you.  Your website is a part of your author platform. Let me ask you this.  How do you plan to sell your work?  Are you going to go to socialContinue…

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  • What is SEO or Search Engine Optimization?

    What is SEO or Search Engine Optimization?

    Tbe basics of SEO including image optimization and the use of keywords.

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  • How to Choose Amazon Categories in a Few Easy Steps

    How to Choose Amazon Categories in a Few Easy Steps

    Amazon offers authors up to five categories per book.  If you have a book published in paper and in eBook then you can possibly have up to ten categories for one title!!! So, why do you need to put your book under so many categories? The answer is discoverability!!!  You want your book to appearContinue…

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  • What is a Book Trailer?

    All about book trailers and why they are important in building your author brand.

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  • Celebrate the Small Victories!!!!

    Celebrate the Small Victories!!!!

    “Little victories lead to bigger victories that affect the battles that eventually win wars.” Thank you all for your support!  Today I hit 50 tomorrow (or soon) 50 will turn into 100!!!  For all things, I am thankful. Happy writing my friends!!!

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  • I Hit 20!!!!!

    I Hit 20!!!!!

    I know to most this may not seem like a big deal, but to me it is huge!!!!!  For an antisocial person who is trying to learn to be social, it is a great accomplishment.  Thank you all for your support.  I will continue to work on my antisocial tendencies and blog, blog, blog.  HappyContinue…

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  • Things You Need To Know About Promotional Videos

    Things You Need To Know About Promotional Videos

    There are different types of videos to consider. Introductory: All about you and your mission Explanatory: Functions and inner workings Problem/Solution: Shows a concern and a possible solution Narrative: Use of plot and character to convey a message Drive Action: Incite to action (Shop Now) Product Focus: Showcase a feature or function Testimonial: Interviews, quotes,Continue…

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  • A Professional Photo! What For?

    A Professional Photo!  What For?

    People make snap judgments based on appearance. Don’t believe me?  Read the following example. You go to the store to purchase a book.  Unless you know which book you are looking for, you go through the multitude of shelves browsing.  You don’t pick up every book and read it.  You judge which book you pickContinue…

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  • Different Types of Reviews

    Different Types of Reviews

    Reviews.  They are an important part of building your brand and getting your work noticed.  There are four types of reviews. Consumer Reviews: These are reviews written by your readers. Manuscript Overviews: These are pre-publication editorial reviews (sometimes known as ARCs) Editorial Reviews: These are reviews given by a professional in the publishing industry Peer Reviews:Continue…

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  • Writing Your Author Biography

    Writing Your Author Biography

    An author’s biography is a valuable tool that helps to build the foundation for your brand.  When you go to Amazon to purchase a book, you will see the author’s name highlighted below the book’s cover. Click on the name of the Author and the Author’s page will open.  On the left side of theContinue…

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  • Do I Need an Amazon Author Page?

    Do I Need an Amazon Author Page?

    As an author, you are not only selling your work but your brand.  When you think of brands, you may be thinking about companies like the following: You probably recognize quite a few of the brands above.  Each brand you recognize is associated with your impression of that company.  Let’s break this down further. WhenContinue…

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  • What is an Amazon Author Page?

    Amazon offers authors a page all their own where they can connect with their readers.  The author page can be considered as an extension of an author’s platform.  It is a place where the reader can read the author’s bio, buy their books, and find links to the author’s website. An author can also uploadContinue…

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