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What’s Wrong With Faking Authenticity? It Doesn’t Work

by Debbie Weil | Jul 13, 2009 | Social Media, Uncategorized, Writing

Authenticity, as I’ve written countless times, is the key ingredient of successful blogging, Twittering and other forms of social networking. It’s also key to a successful e-newsletter. Authenticity means being genuine, trustworthy and credible (see...

Digital Cupcakes: Smart Marketing in a Downturn

by Debbie Weil | Feb 26, 2009 | Corporate Blogging, Social Media, Twitter, Uncategorized, Writing, YouTube

How to book Debbie for speaking The quickest way to reach me is to fill out my speaking request form. My fees are typical for an experienced and internationally-recognized speaker. I will usually get back to you within 24 hours. You can also reach me on my mobile:...

Why Linking Is an Essential Part of Digital Writing

by Debbie Weil | Feb 17, 2009 | Uncategorized, Writing

I’m always trying to explain this to those new to blogging. Here’s the answer in a YouTube video that has been watched over 8 million times. As I often say… links are the currency of the blogosphere.

“Help! I Desperately Want to Blog and Make a Living at It”

by Debbie Weil | Aug 28, 2008 | Stuff, Uncategorized, Writing

I got the following email this week from a visitor to my site: “I work as a writer-editor for the Dept. of Defense and serve as a Navy Reserve journalist. I desperately want to blog and start making a living at it. Can you spare some advice on the best place for...

The Lost Art of Writing With a Fountain Pen

by Debbie Weil | Jul 30, 2008 | New New Things, Uncategorized, Writing

I noticed Chris when I was walking through National Airport in D.C. Sitting at the airport Starbucks, he was writing in an old-fashioned ruled journal with a fountain pen. Nearby, at the ready, was his ink-stained blotter. At the adjacent table was another guy with,...

Q & A With Best-Selling Author David Meerman Scott

by Debbie Weil | Jul 24, 2008 | Q&As, Uncategorized, Writing

I’ve known David Meerman Scott for several years. We’ve presented together at a conference. He cheered me on when The Corporate Blogging Book was published in 2006. I watched in awe when his New Rules of Marketing & PR was published a year ago in June...
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