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Sending your first email blast–what to say

by Alyson Stanfield on November 3, 2009

Email blasts are often promotional. They can be newsletters, announcements, invitations, or the like. If you approach your first email with humor, you’re likely to get a better response.

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If you have collected names for your art mailing list you must use that list only for your art. Don’t risk alienating your fans by sending polarizing email messages. It isn’t worth it! Not only do you risk losing names from your list, you risk taking advantage of others’ goodwill.

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The first 4 steps toward selling your art: Step #2

by Alyson Stanfield on August 6, 2009

One of the last three steps toward selling your art is creating your mailing list. Anyone can do this! You know people, right? Start there–with everyone you know.

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Don’t neglect old-fashioned mail

by admin on June 1, 2009

Postal rates just went up in the U.S., but that’s no reason to stop sending mail. It’s more important than ever to use regular mail in conjunction with any email messages you’re sending out. Let’s look at some of the reasons why you shouldn’t neglect buying stamps.

Deb Schmit, Highland Dreams
Oil on canvas, 12 x 16 [...]

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Show a little love to your community

by Alyson Stanfield on February 2, 2009

It’s February! The month when I (and many others) revert to those days when I used to put Valentine’s Day cards into decorated paper bags that were attached to the backs of elementary classroom chairs. While I no longer stuff greetings into paper bags, I am an easy target for anything with a heart on [...]

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