Thanks to the following writers and bloggers for these writing tips:

1.  K.M Allan on why writers need beta readers:

https://kmallanblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/27/4-reasons-why-every-writer-needs-a-beta-reader/

2. Kristen Lamb on targeting readers:

Targeting Readers: Audiences Have Evolved & So Should Marketing

3.  Colleen Cheesebro with these 11 literary journals accepting prose/poetry:

https://colleenchesebro.com/2018/07/26/11-literary-journals-that-accept-prose-poetry-authors-publish-com/

4.  Sarah Pesce on how to protect yourself against plagiarism:

How to Protect Against Plagiarism If You Post Fiction Online

5.  Erica Verrillo for these 31 writing contests in August:

https://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2018/07/30-writing-contests-in-august-2018-no.html

6. Tony Riches for this info on connecting with readers on Goodreads:

http://tonyriches.blogspot.com/2018/07/connecting-with-readers-on-goodreads.html

7.  Therese Walsh for these 13 ways to promote before publication:

13 Ways to Promote Before Publication

8. Derek Haines gives advice on how to punctuate a book title:

How To Punctuate Book Titles Or Can You Be A Little Creative?

9.  Serendipity for this info on Facebook and WordPress:

FACEBOOK AND WORDPRESS – A NOTIFICATION YOU SHOULD READ

10.  Erica Verrillo for these 26 calls for  August submissions:

https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2018/07/31/26-calls-for-submissions-in-august-2018-paying-markets-by-erica-verrillo/

11.  Thanks to Bailey Seybolt for these Facebook marketing tools:

12 of the Best Facebook Tools for Growing Your Business

12.  Hugh’s Views & News for these 7 ways to get more people to read your blog:

https://hughsviewsandnews.com/2018/08/06/7-ways-to-get-more-readers-to-your-blog/

13.  Debbie Emmitt on C.S Lakin’s site regarding publishers and an author’s online presence:

Do Publishers Care About an Author’s Online Presence?

14.  Milly Schmidt on dealing with online trolls:

Ask the blogger: how do you deal with the trolls?