New Inklings Press on Instagram

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

You would think I would have thought of this before now, but I didn’t. Let’s just get that part out of the way and sweep it under the rug already. Okay? Done? Awesome.

So, y’all know how crazybusy it’s been for me lately but now that NOLA is out of my hands [at least for a week or so], I’ve had some time to take inventory of this and that and HULLO! Nippers brought it to my attention that he doesn’t have his own Instagram account.

I’m like, “Nippers, you don’t need your own account.” … read the rest. . .

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Social Media Saturday: The Day the Internet Broke

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

Earlier this week, the unthinkable happened. I couldn’t get into Facebook. Or Instagram. Not terribly heart-attack inducing, until my cohort Irene messaged me “Please tell me your Facebook account wasn’t deleted!” So of course, I did the only thing I could: I panicked.

I Googled “Facebook broke” and whoa-hoh. The ensuing disaster happened before my internet eyes. There in digital black and white was confirmation that both sites were down, and had been for a few hours, worldwide.

Now, my peeps are often scaring warning preparing me for the apocalyptic EMP that will someday … read the rest. . .

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The Difference Between Media and Marketing

by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68

I’m often asked what is the difference between media and marketing?

Now, that’s a pretty loaded question and I can definitely go on, and on, and on . . . but the bottom line answer for me is, media is networking and marketing is sales.

Not everything is marketing, but if you are a creative professional, your quest should be to share what you have to offer in a way that doesn’t scream, “Buy my product! Buy my product! Buy my product!”

Are you on Facebook or Twitter? How about Instagram? Did you see that … read the rest. . .

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Social Media Saturday: Memes Aren’t Just For Marketing

by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68

Memes (“Meems”) are photos or images with a message. The picture gets your attention, and the text hammers the message home. In this sense, it is very much an important tool in your social media box.

But memes aren’t just for marketing. They’re for drawing in your audience, and keeping them. They’re for sharing a moment of your day, a sentiment, or an aspect of who you are.

What’s more appealing to you: Someone always shouting “Buy my product!” or someone offering to buy you a lemon infusion tea? It’s the tea, right? [Note to … read the rest. . .

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Hannah’s Lace

by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68

It’s official! My sweet tea of a daughter has opened her Etsy store. Folks, this has been a project in the works for quite some time and I don’t mind telling ya this momma is strutting around like a proud peacock!

Y’all remember when she gifted me this peacock painting? Yeah. Sorry to break a million hearts, but it’s one of a kind, and not for sale.

But a whole lotta other stuff is!

I mean, this girl has been creative since the day she was born. Who in the family can forget her little … read the rest. . .

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