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This was a panel at the Hillerman Conference, featuring Dawn Wink, Susan Tweit, and Joe Badal.

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Advice from Dawn, whose blog is called Dewdrops:

  • Follow your passions
  • Figure out who your community is
  • Strive for character, personality and texture

from Joe, who writes a blog on Everyday Heroes:

  • Write interesting articles about subjects that complement your book
  • Do not share photos of your meals … unless you write cookbooks
  • Do not share stories about your adorable dog Fluffy … unless you write dog books
  • Do not share how romantic your significant other is … unless you write romances
  • Do not share your illnesses and disorders
  • Do not blast-market your books

And from Susan, who is also a plant biologist:

  • Add value with your blog
  • Convey your passions
  • Bring added dimension to your books
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