Comments on: 5 Ways to Stay Safe on Social Media

By: Guest Post from Author Kait Nolan–Red Riding Hood as a Warning for Social Media « Kristen Lamb's Blog

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:35:26 +0000

[…] you, Kait! For some additional tips, here are my 5 Ways to Stay Safe on Social Media and still build an authentic […]

By: Go Hard or Go Home–Blogging & Branding « Kristen Lamb's Blog

Go Hard or Go Home–Blogging & Branding « Kristen Lamb's Blog — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:20:03 +0000

[…] can use your real name and yet still be safe. And if you are worried others will “find out” about your writing…um *scratches […]

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:01:38 +0000

Having worked in e-commerce/e-payments for 10 years, your advice here is spot on. I always tell people if they can only remember one thing it’s NEVER put your birth year on anything when it’s optional.

By the way, thank you so much for your shout-out to my post on The Hearts of Children. Your lovely comment there made my day!

By: Texanne

Texanne — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:29:04 +0000

Good work, Kristin.

Excellent point about the birthdate–I’ve heard that with your zip code and birth date a thief can get any info they want about you. Some of it by search and some by pretext, but still. Grin. Do you think Facebook ever gets suspicious of all the users whose zip code is 20081 and the birth date of April 1, 1910?

Thanks for the valuable heads-up.

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:13:30 +0000

In reply to Bob Mayer. I didn't realize that was the same one, LOL. I just thought there were valid points. Not all business models are great for every author, which is one of the reasons I believe that authors are wise to know as much about the idustry as they possibly can. There are some kinds of books that would fare better with small press, university press or even the new micropresses. If you happen to have a great platform, self-publishing might be a wise business decision. But all great decisions come from looking at all the angles ;). And I totally agree...always apply critical thinking skills. Thanks for the comment!

By: Bob Mayer

Bob Mayer — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:32:07 +0000

The link to Hyatt’s blog is interesting. That blog is a repeat of one he did over a year ago. The most interesting line is one where he talks about authors ripping off publishers. When I commented on that, Hyatt permanently blocked me from his blog and then sent one of his editors around to every blog that commented on it and spam their sites with promotion for Westbow, which is rather childish and unprofessional. Apparently it’s his way or he’ll go after you. And no dissenting voices on his blog. So I’d take his advice warily.
The concept of authors ripping off publishers by a publishing house that has a vanity arm is sickening and unprofessional. If he wants authors to stop ripping him off, he can stop publishing them. The fact his company has to start a vanity arm indicates business isn’t good. So writers, beware of what the ‘experts’ say. Always understand the point of view from which they say it.

By: Jami Gold

Jami Gold — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:13:34 +0000

Great post! I definitely fall into the Paranoid Peggy camp, but like you said, I also let my personality out. It’s tricky line but doable.

By: Terrell Mims

Terrell Mims — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:00:38 +0000

Good stuff. More advice. Turn off Facebook Pages and disable the stat to allow people to post where you are.