Imageless Email Newsletters in FloDesk

by selenablake | August 28, 2020 | Newsletters | 0 Comments

I was poking around FloDesk this morning and found something you might want to know. If you're trying to send a text email to your newsletter with no images, you can't use any of the fancy fonts they include. For instance, the signature at the bottom.Or even the line...

Wanna Try FloDesk

by selenablake | August 27, 2020 | Newsletters | 0 Comments

You've seen me talk about FloDesk a few times. No lie. I want you to try it. I want you to be happy with your newsletter provider and dare I say, enjoy sending notes to your mailing list. Try it out. Tell them I sent you. Use this link to get 50% off.

Why I Switched to FloDesk

by selenablake | July 29, 2020 | Newsletters | 0 Comments

I'm sure it's no surprise that authors around the world are jumping ship from MailChimp, a newsletter provider, to others like MailerLite, ConstantContact, ConvertKit, MadMimi, and others. Photo by bongkarn thanyakij from Pexels Way back in the day, MailChimp was the...

Identify Your Ideal Reader (Why it’s important, how to do it, and how to use that information)

by selenablake | August 20, 2019 | Tips for Authors | 0 Comments

So what in the world is an Ideal Reader and why would you want one? Your ideal reader, this unicorn, if you will, is the person who is going to adore your next book and tell all her friends about it. Sound like a reader you want in your tribe? Read on, my friend. Why...

Single Image Cover Art

by selenablake | June 18, 2019 | Social Media | 0 Comments

Only $99 Email me at hello@ecilamedia.com to discuss your next cover. Single image covers are cover art that utilize a single stock image rather than multiple photographs and requires little to no photo manipulation. Single image covers are great for: ▪️short stories...

How to Do It All as an Author

by selenablake | March 7, 2018 | Tips for Authors | 0 Comments

Are you wondering how you're supposed to "do it all" and write a wonderful book? Here's my take: you don't have to do it all. While I generally suggest that you Claim Your Name on super popular platforms like twitter, fb, instagram, etc. I don't think you need to...

I’m a Designer, Not a Mind Reader

by selenablake | May 17, 2017 | Tips for Authors | 0 Comments

Is this news to you? I'm not a mind reader. Wish I was. When it's time to work with a designer, here's something to keep in mind. Designer's listen to what you say/type and go off to make magic. But they can't read your mind. If you're holding back, it's not the...

Small Strides Lead to Great Progress

by selenablake | April 7, 2017 | Tips for Authors | 0 Comments

If you're anything like me, it's far too easy to get overwhelmed by all that you "need" to do each day. In your career, for your family, for your home, for yourself. But time and again, studies have shown that small strides lead to great progress. My favorite example...

3 Easy Ways to Increase Productivity and Stay Sane on Social Media

by selenablake | March 27, 2017 | Tips for Authors | 0 Comments

You're busy. I'm busy. We're all busy! But I can help increase your productivity and keep your sanity on social media in 3 easy steps. Ready? 1. Use Twitter's Mute function. I can't tell you how many times I've had friends tell me they're leaving twitter. "It's such a...

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I was looking design that would reflect the fun, quirky tone of my debut mystery that would set it apart from other cozy mysteries on the market. Ecila Media delivered. Selena didn’t just give me a great cover; She took the time to understand my publishing goals and created a signature look for the entire series. A look, by the way, that sells. I can’t count the number of readers who told me they picked up the book because of the cover. Thanks Ecila!

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