When do you become an author?

What makes an "author"? Most people will say an author is someone who writes fiction professionally, which implies publication. But with all the changes in the publishing industry these days, is that changing?

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Social Media and Self-Promotion

Between MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and the many blog sites available, it can be a bit overwhelming to know what's good for you to use as methods of self-promotion and networking. Not only that, but keeping up with everything can be a full time job in itself!

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Do you need an author website?

Generally, when people want to know more about an author or book, one of the first places they go is their computers. A simple search can give people lots of information on an author, published works, tour schedule, and access to social networking. So if you're trying to build your career as an author, do you need a website?

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