Promotion | Cathy C. Hall Writes

Had a little time today to get something done that I’ve been meaning to do for such a loooong time.

Back in the Computer Crash of ‘aught nine (Is she STILL harping about that? Oh, yeah. It ain’t over till it’s over.), I lost all my bookmarked items. Which was really annoying, since I bookmark interesting writing websites, blogs, submission links, and just scathingly witty stuff in general. But this time around, I said to myself, “Sister Susie, (that’s what I call myself when I mean business) you better add those websites, links and whatnot to your list of Favorite Detours (Over there to your right;no,not there; further down, yes, there you go.).

So, today, I scrolled through all the stuff I’d bookmarked, and added a few interesting things that made the Favorite Detours cut. But I feel like I’m leaving some great links out. Like I know there’s this one seriously amazing link that should be on the list…but…I…just…can’t…think…of…it.

That’s where you come in. You’re older and wiser. Or younger, with a better memory. Tell me what you think I should add. Is it a wonderful writing website? Or an amusing little blog? Now, don’t be modest. You can suggest your own link. Maybe it’ll make the cut.

I’ll add all the worthy links to the Favorite Detours as soon as possible. (Sister Susie learned her lesson last time.)

What I’m really pushing is you, I suppose, to get out there and explore YouTube. ‘Cause I’m convinced that YouTube is the face of the future in marketing and promotion. Yes, even for writers.

This morning, I read in my PWDaily about a 91-year-old grandma, Clara Cannucciari, who’s just garnered a book deal, thanks in large part to her YouTube and Facebook presence. Her grandson, Chris Cannucciari filmed her, cooking Depression-era dishes and talking about the lives and times of those difficult days. I couldn’t believe what a great job this Italian grandmother did in this segment (see her Youtube video and be amazed!). And now the grandson’s writing the book, Cooking With Clara.

I’m not very handy in the whole videocam world, but I think it’s time to quit watching and start doing. My bud, Bill Elder, who has a terrific vlog (It’s over there in my Favorite Detours), has snagged a ton of subscribers, and he’s doing some slam-up promotion for his voiceover business. I need to apply what’s left of my little gray cells and jump on that YouTube bandwagon. The sooner, the better. I ain’t getting any younger, you know.

And for those of you who thought you might be too old for Facebook (Okay, I’m including myself), I have two (or four) words: 91-year-old Clara. Stand back, grandma, I’m jumping in!