New Friends, Not New Followers

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Every time someone new reaches out to connect with me through social media, I have a new friend. For me, social media is about building relationships. Not just for me to promote my name, post, or career. This is a connection point, and my goal is to make and keep friends by helping you navigate life’s …

The Challenges and Opportunities of a Writer’s Life

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A writer’s life doesn’t fit the 9-5 mold of most of the working world. Challenges smack us in the face, and we must be ready to evaluate what we are doing right and what we are doing less-than-best. An attitude of looking at life’s hiccups as an opportunity puts an optimistic spin on our mental and …

FOMO – Fear of Missing Out

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Congratulation to Lisa from Texas who was randomly selected as the winner from last week’s Title This Image For A Giveaway! Lisa was sent a $50 e-Gift card from ChristianBook.com We are plagued with a new stress-virus called FOMO: Fear of Missing Out. The biggest symptom is an addiction to our cell phones. Our devices take precedence …

DiAnn Directing/Teaching @ 2020 Mountainside Marketing Conference

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Embarking on a writing journey is an exciting and slightly terrifying endeavor. The trail ahead offers promise, but will be filled with unexpected twists and turns. A commitment to writing quality books means ensuring the work captures the eyes of the reader and leaves them wanting more. Learning the craft is critical—no shortcuts allowed—especially if writers want to succeed. Along …

DiAnn Teaching @ 2019 Mountainside Marketing Conference

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Embarking on a writing journey is an exciting and slightly terrifying endeavor. The trail ahead offers promise, but will be filled with unexpected twists and turns. A commitment to writing quality books means ensuring the work captures the eyes of the reader and leaves them wanting more. Learning the craft is critical—no shortcuts allowed—especially if writers want to succeed. Along …

7 Mistakes That Make Every Writer Look Unprofessional

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Every writer wants to be viewed as professional, intelligent, and bestselling. These goals are honorable, worthy, and attainable. But when a writer consistently makes mistakes that label him/her unprofessional, credibility takes a nose dive as well. Examine the following mistakes. If you are a writer, changes may be on your horizon. 1.  Practicing poor grammar and …

Tips to Add Balance to Social Media

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We’ve all experienced the occurrence of “alone together.” It’s a reference to social media users: a crowd of people busy with their devices and ignoring those around them. Social media is a valuable connection and communication tool designed to link people all over the world. Imagine the impact we can have on other people’s lives for …

Relationships and Friends – Not Just Followers

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This may be your first DiAnn Mills’ blog since subscribing to my weekly posts. Last week I announced an incredible giveaway as a celebration of my new romantic suspense novel DEEP EXTRACTION. The random drawing is for all blog subscribers as of 1:00 p.m. Central on Thursday, April 13. Take a look at these fantastic prizes! …