In the past year, I have moved most of my activities over to WeGrowMedia.com, where I speak to writers about building their brands, and publishers on engaging their communities. Please visit me there! Thanks. -Dan
Author: Dan Blank
Never Stop Proving Yourself
In the past year, I went from having a corporate job of 10 years, to starting my own business. It’s a fascinating experience, being “out on your own,” although I have found that this isn’t really the case. My days are filled with loads of amazing people. As a business owner, one thing I feel… Continue reading Never Stop Proving Yourself
Must You Be Ruthless in Order to Succeed?
I watched the movie The Social Network again the other night, and found myself considering Facebook’s success. As the movie depicts it, there was a certain amount of ruthlessness involved to ensure it succeeded. At first, many considered the movie to be character assassination, targeted at Mark Zuckerberg. But then I heard feedback that many… Continue reading Must You Be Ruthless in Order to Succeed?
Registration Now Open: Build Your Author Platform
Registration is now open for my 8 week online course for writers: Build Your Author Platform. If you are a writer who needs to build your brand online, and learn how to engage a community of readers, this course may be for you. Registration is open until Wednesday February 23, and the course begins March… Continue reading Registration Now Open: Build Your Author Platform
Writers: Build Your Online Platform
I have been very focused on understanding the goals of writers, and working to provide steps for them to build their online platform? What does this mean? To make solid steps towards their goals of engaging an audience, and building a body of work that has an effect on the world. At my blog at… Continue reading Writers: Build Your Online Platform
Remaining Relevant and Building a Legacy
Three posts I shared on my blog at WeGrowMedia.com share common themes: Written Off: The Fight to Remain Relevant Building a Legacy 2011: The Year of Writers and Creators In each I explore the value of what we create everyday, and how it affects future generations. As 2010 comes to a close, a year that… Continue reading Remaining Relevant and Building a Legacy
Why an Unconference is a Powerful Event Format
On my blog at WeGrowMedia.com, I take a look at an unconference, explaining what it is and giving an intimate look at one I attended recently: Book Camp NYC. I also shared some lessons I took away from it, including: “Sometimes, conferences can be so complex, they get in the way of the value they… Continue reading Why an Unconference is a Powerful Event Format
The Curation Dilemma for Publishers
In my blog at WeGrowMedia.com, I explore the differences between curation, collection and experience from the point of view of publishers and media companies. I compare personal collections that we have as hobbies, to a publishers decision on which content to present to their audience. An excerpt: “The drive for offering ‘more’ is not always… Continue reading The Curation Dilemma for Publishers
The Importance of Focusing on Long-Term Value
Last Thanksgiving, I wrote a post reflecting on what we can learn from the luminaries of the 20th century. This year, I shared some thoughts on how I am working towards my goals, and building something of lasting value: Giving Thanks – For Our Ability to Shape the Future
What Can Publishers Learn From Pixar
From my blog at WeGrowMedia.com: In the early 1980’s Disney didn’t know what to do with John Lasseter’s talent, so they let him go. A quarter century later, after co-founding Pixar, he now runs Disney’s animation efforts. Click here for some thoughts on why publishers may want to take note: Creating the Future of Publishing:… Continue reading What Can Publishers Learn From Pixar