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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Consider offering reviewers Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) in exchange for feedback (remember - you can’t sway readers by offering free copies in exchange for a positive review - you can offer free review copies for honest reviews). ~ @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social #BookMarketing #Writers

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

💥 The Hidden World of Writing Scams | by @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social via @annerallen.bsky.social vist.ly/5k8ek Thrilled to be a guest today. I have written many posts about the various scams targeting authors on my Substack. Here are snippets from each one. #MondayBlogs #Writers

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Why Most Writers Hate Marketing (and How to Make It Work for You) | @BadRedheadMedia.bksy.social vist.ly/5k88t A clear, example-filled guide to easing you into book marketing one small step at a time. #MondayBlogs

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Do Traditional Publishers Market Your Book for You? Here’s the Truth | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social vist.ly/5k7us What publishers provide, what they don’t, and why authors still need their own marketing strategy. #MondayBlogs #WritingCommunity

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Is Writer's Block Real? Perhaps, But Not for the Reasons You Might Think | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social aka @RachelintheOC (on X) vist.ly/5k7ur Sometimes it's not your muse that's gone missing: Instead it’s fear, focus, direction, confidence, or energy. #MondayBlogs #Writing

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🖤 "Women have rooms inside of us men cannot fathom." The 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 series by @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social #Audiobooks! 💜 Broken Pieces (#1) geni.us/BrokenPiecesAudio ♥️ Broken Places (#2) geni.us/BrokenPlacesAudio 🩵 Broken People (#3) geni.us/BrokenPeopleAudio

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

To keep your [newsletter] subscribers engaged, provide valuable content, such as exclusive sneak peeks, author insights, or writing tips. ~ @BadRedheadMedia "A Roadmap to Book Marketing: The First Five Steps for New Authors" #BookMarketing #Newsletters #WritingCommunity

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

💥 The Hidden World of Writing Scams | by @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social via @annerallen.bsky.social vist.ly/5jbbe Thrilled to be a guest today. I have written many posts about the various scams targeting authors on my Substack. Here are snippets from each one. #MondayBlogs #Writers

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Why Most Writers Hate Marketing (and How to Make It Work for You) | @BadRedheadMedia.bksy.social vist.ly/5jaf7 A clear, example-filled guide to easing you into book marketing one small step at a time. #MondayBlogs

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Do Traditional Publishers Market Your Book for You? Here’s the Truth | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social vist.ly/5j8nm What publishers provide, what they don’t, and why authors still need their own marketing strategy. #MondayBlogs #WritingCommunity

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Is Writer's Block Real? Perhaps, But Not for the Reasons You Might Think | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social aka @RachelintheOC (on X) vist.ly/5j872 Sometimes it's not your muse that's gone missing: Instead it’s fear, focus, direction, confidence, or energy. #MondayBlogs #Writing

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

via @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social My Audiobooks Are Here! 30-Day Book Marketing Challenge 🎧 geni.us/30DayBookAudio How to Best Optimize your Blog Posts for SEO 🎧 geni.us/SEOBookAudio Fast and Easy Guide to Powerful Author Branding 🎧 geni.us/BrandingBookAudio

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Building an email list is a powerful way to connect directly with your readers. Use your website and social media channels to encourage people to sign up for your newsletter. ~ @BadRedheadMedia "A Roadmap to Book Marketing: The First Five Steps for New Authors" #BookMarketing #Newsletters

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

“Branding connects you to your reader. What’s your authentic self? That’s what we want to share.” THE BadRedheadMedia FAST AND EASY GUIDE TO POWERFUL AUTHOR BRANDING @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social geni.us/AuthorBranding 🎧 Audiobook geni.us/BrandingBookAudio #WritingCommunity

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Contact book bloggers, influencers, and local media to generate buzz around your release. You may need to hire a PR firm if you want national exposure. ~ @BadRedheadMedia "A Roadmap to Book Marketing: The First Five Steps for New Authors" #BookMarketing #WritingCommunity

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Something that confused me when I started blogging was not only how to get more people to my blog but ALSO how to optimize my posts Here's my simple mini-book for writers (only 99c) by @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social geni.us/SEOBlogPosts 🎧 Audiobook geni.us/SEOBookAudio #Blogging

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

💥 The Internet Told Writers These Marketing Rules. Most Are Wrong | by @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social geni.us/MythBustingWriting From the “50 reviews” myth to going viral, here’s a different view... #WritingCommunity #BookMarketing

The Internet Told Writers These Rules. Most Are Wrong.

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

"Memoirs are intentionally focused and exclude broader biographical or chronological details unless they are relevant to the story." ~ Rachel Thompson @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social "Empower Your Writing: How to Choose the Best Narrative Form for Your Story" #Writing #Memoir

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

💥 Substack vs Blogs: Why This Debate Might Be Missing the Point | Rachel Thompson @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social geni.us/SubstackVSBlogs The real issue isn’t the platform. It’s how readers discover you, trust you, and come back... #WritingComunity #Blogging

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A well-thought-out launch plan can significantly impact your book's success. Plan activities leading up to your launch date, such as a cover reveal, pre-order incentives, and a launch event. ~ @BadRedheadMedia "A Roadmap to Book Marketing: The First Five Steps for New Authors" #BookMarketing

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Should Your Books Have Content Warnings? Authors Weigh In, by Howard Lovy for IndieALLi and featuring @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social buff.ly/42gzGbK A good disclaimer serves multiple purposes, allowing readers to decide if they’re ready to engage with the content. #MondayBlogs #Writers

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

💥 The Hidden World of Writing Scams | by @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social via @annerallen.bsky.social ow.ly/l5vO50VMGP5 Thrilled to be a guest today. I have written many posts about the various scams targeting authors on my Substack. Here are snippets from each one. #MondayBlogs #Writers

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Why Most Writers Hate Marketing (and How to Make It Work for You) | @BadRedheadMedia.bksy.social vist.ly/5gsc9 A clear, example-filled guide to easing you into book marketing one small step at a time. #MondayBlogs

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Do Traditional Publishers Market Your Book for You? Here’s the Truth | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social geni.us/TradPublishers What publishers provide, what they don’t, and why authors still need their own marketing strategy. #MondayBlogs #WritingCommunity

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Is Writer's Block Real? Perhaps, But Not for the Reasons You Might Think | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social aka @RachelintheOC (on X) geni.us/WritersBlock Sometimes it's not your muse that's gone missing: Instead it’s fear, focus, direction, confidence, or energy. #MondayBlogs #Writing

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Thrilled to be part of Amazon’s #GreatOnKindle program! They’ve selected my 30-Day Book Marketing Challenge, which means it’s a guaranteed “Great Experience, Great Value!” @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social eBook & print: geni.us/30DayMarketing Audiobook geni.us/30DayBookAudio #Books

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Absolute Best Time to Market Your Book Is Before It Exists | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social geni.us/MarketBookBeforeExists Readers can't buy a book they've never heard of from an author they don't know... #WritingCommunity #Authors

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"The term memoir comes from the French 'mémoire,' meaning memory or reminiscence. It focuses on specific life experiences, not one’s entire life." ~ Rachel Thompson @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social "Empower Your Writing: How to Choose the Best Narrative Form for Your Story" #Writing #Memoir

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This Is How Clever Creators Will Grow Subscribers in 2026 Without Selling Our Souls | via @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social geni.us/GrowSubscribers Without giving up the messy, gorgeous parts that make us real. #WritingCommunity #Writing

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

"Be mindful of the language you use [when writing memoir]. Avoid graphic details that could be triggering. Instead, focus on the emotional and psychological aspects." ~ Rachel Thompson @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social, "Unleashing the Healing Power of Empathy Through Storytelling" #Writing #Memoir

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A robust online presence is crucial in today's digital age. Start by building a professional author website showcasing your book, author bio, and other relevant content. ~ @BadRedheadMedia "A Roadmap to Book Marketing: The First Five Steps for New Authors" #BookMarketing #Authors #Writers

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 24/08/2026

WOW. The Supreme Court just let the Trump Admin move ahead (for now) with its plan to disenfranchise voters across the country. California will be suing AGAIN to block these Orwellian rules from being implemented.

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Nobel Prize @nobelprize.org · 24/08/2026

We've arrived on Bluesky! We hope you will follow along as we share inspiring, motivational and exciting content about the achievements and individuals that have been awarded a Nobel Prize. Stay tuned.

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Why Substack Stats Feel “Off” (Compared to Traditional Email Platforms) | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social geni.us/SubstackStats Substack doesn’t measure the way traditional email platforms do. Once you understand why, your numbers start to make sense. #WritingCommunity #Substack

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

"It's essential to handle writing about traumatic events with care and sensitivity, both for the writer and the audience." ~ Rachel Thompson @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social, "Unleashing the Healing Power of Empathy Through Storytelling" #MentalHealth #Writing #Memoir

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

How to Grow Your Newsletter Without Losing Your Creative Soul | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social ow.ly/ESTG50ZlHEi A kind, steady approach to building your audience while protecting your energy... #WritingCommunity #Writing

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"The key to finishing the book you started writing is single-mindedness." ~ "How to Keep Focus and Finish Writing Your Book" #Writing #WritingCommunity

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Before marketing your book effectively, you must know who you're marketing to. But how can you know if you aren’t ‘selling’ your book yet? Look at comps (comparable titles). ~ @BadRedheadMedia "A Roadmap to Book Marketing: The First Five Steps for New Authors" #BookMarketing #Authors #Writers

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

💥 Author Visibility: Why Book Marketing Has No Easy Button (And 5 Ways to Make It Simpler) | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social geni.us/NoEasyButton Readers can’t read, recommend, or buy books they don’t know exist...my top five super easy tips that work for anyone. #BookMarketing #Tips

Book Marketing Has No Easy Button (5 Ways to Make It Simpler)

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

💥 Visibility Helps Readers Notice You. Trust Makes Them Buy | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social vist.ly/5egtt Readers often see our work many times before they decide to trust us. Here's why... #WritingCommunity #Authors #Readers

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"Consider using a lightweight laptop or even a tablet with a portable keyboard. This makes it easier to write on the go, whether you’re at the beach, in a café, or waiting at an airport." Erin K. Larson-Burnett, "Unlock Your Summer Writing Potential" #WritingCommunity #Writers

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Duncan Ritchie @duncanritchie.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Today marks three years since I first put pen to paper on Chapter 1 of The Truth Chamber. Happily, there’s a glimmer of light at the end of the long tunnel. The book release is set for 1 September 2026—Paperback, eBook. Working on an audiobook for simultaneous release. Preorders: duncanritchie.com

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

💥 Why Everything You Think You Know About Substack Is Probably Wrong by @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social vist.ly/5dx39 Don't let someone else's impression decide whether Substack is right for you...I recently read a few online discussions where someone asked a simple question. #Writing

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

"Summer is an excellent time to catch up on reading. Choose books in your genre to stay inspired and informed about current trends." ~ Erin K. Larson-Burnett, "Unlock Your Summer Writing Potential" #Writing #WritingCommunity

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🀄️ How Mah Jongg and Wise, Older Women Gave Me My Best Writing Year Yet | @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social vist.ly/5dmra I realized Mahj has a lot in common with writing. #Writing #WritingCommunity

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BadRedhead Media, LLC / Rachel Thompson / RachelintheOC @badredheadmedia.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

"Staying productive as a writer during summer is all about balance and adaptability." ~ "How to Stay Productive as a Writer During Summer" #Writing #WritingCommunity

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