12 Social Media Idea Post for Writers! | How to Grow Your Platform as an Unpublished Writer

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Social media is a powerful tool for writers to market their books by growing an audience--often referred to as an 'author platform.' But how are you meant to do that if you haven't published a book, and don't have anything to promote yet? We've got twelve ideas for social media posts you can make, plus some key tips for building your platform.
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@KhadijahVBauthor Ай бұрын

Even though I'm a 2023 debut YA author, your video had several great ideas when I start getting the word out about my second standalone, due out in 2025. Thank you for sharing.

@FlixandPixels 5 ай бұрын

I was about to search for new ideas later today! Thank you!

@evolutionofvision 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the post and excellent presentation. It confirms all my hard work so far regarding my first novel coming out mid-year. I've completed the brand, look and feel, character and organization realm, teasers, trailers, author snippets, excerpts, you name it :)

@betsylove9257 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for those tips!

@debbiesaarloos2543 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, this is good stuff for a new writer. Thank you

@thesamuraiman 5 ай бұрын

This is very important. I've been trying to figure this out for so long 😂

@Nbrolfiwriting 5 ай бұрын

This really gave me some ideas!😅

@bicho6313 5 ай бұрын

This is really helpful and has given me some ideas but is it really a prerequisite to publishing to have a robust social media following or can you do that after you get a deal and actually have a product to market?

@bettywojtowicz4915 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for these ideas. My manuscript is going through its second edit, and I've been looking for ways to build my brand. Still debating between traditional and self-publishing.

@Nekoyama69 5 ай бұрын

Ha-ha, I am in the same phase right now.

@jasmine_rice 5 ай бұрын

SAMEEE I'm trying to edit... it's horrible. Lol

@READAFRICA-q1s Ай бұрын

Why there is no visuals in your video ?

@mickey4416 5 ай бұрын

How do you know what genre your book is? Or what category it falls under. My book is based in California but the characters are from another planet. I dont read to know enough about this

@jasmine_rice 5 ай бұрын

That might be science fiction, if there's aliens :) You could research different genres, though, to be sure

@makaylaofficialsst4824 5 ай бұрын

@jasmine_rice someone told me it was speculative fiction

@markhnk 5 ай бұрын

This is an interesting list of what aspiring writers can do with social media, but I'm still wondering why they should. They literally don't have a product, so there's nothing to connect with readers, so it feels like the actual audience is other writers, which is okay and fun, but it's something else. Why not finish the book first and then build a social media presence?

@herebecause 5 ай бұрын

I think having a social media following can help you be more attractive for publishers. You could also use your followers to network and find beta readers or mentors.

@croc2112 5 ай бұрын

Because it will take more time then lol

@markhnk 5 ай бұрын

@@herebecause That's true, but I think the conclusion is wrong. All these tips help you to develop the brand of an aspiring writer, but that will not differentiate you and will not give you the large following that would make you relevant enough for publihsers. It's probably more likely to attract publishers by going viral for skateboarding while drinking cranberry juice than by that method.

@markhnk 5 ай бұрын

@@herebecause Networking with other writers, yes. For that, this method is good, but for beta readers and mentors: whom do you realistically want to attract? You are competing against many traditionally published books and unpublished authors who are trying the same method. The best way to find readers and feedback from readers is by exchanging feedback with other writers (workshopping). Same for mentors (connecting with your instructors etc.)

@rosieradcliffe5578 5 ай бұрын

I do enjoy your videos but the chime (sounds like a clock striking) is REALLY irritating - I end up trying to count them and not listening properly!

@rjanetwalraven6115 5 ай бұрын

I relistened and could not hear a chime.

@jermainemccleary9271 4 ай бұрын

😏 *Promo SM*

@WriterLady 5 ай бұрын

This is not intended to be a bash against the young lady narrating; how it affects me is very much subjective, and I realize that. My issue is, I really love the discussions on here and greatly appreciate the value shared in them. But hearing that creaky "vocal fry" voice is like being nailed by an electrical shock - directly into my spinal cord. I can never make it the entire way through these videos. Would you consider posting a transcript so I can enjoy your content as well?

@micheler.929 5 ай бұрын

So rude. Click the closed caption button on the videos and leave this kind person alone OR watch other videos. Thanks

@WriterLady 5 ай бұрын

@micheler.929 I tried the CC button the day I left the original feedback; it didn't bring up the text. That's why I asked for transcripts to be provided.

@silverhorsemedia 5 ай бұрын

@@micheler.929You know what's really rude? Attacking someone whose opinion you don't agree with. The commenter said flat out that their taste on this is relative. They weren't at all nasty. I don't see anything rude about his/her remarks - they just want a way to consume this media that isn't unpleasant to them. Isn't that why content creators spend time doing this - to get views? Personally, I can't stand this manner of speaking either, but I have to deal with full rooms of these little chuckleheads. Somehow, they don't understand that trying to sound 'bored' while also trying to sound 'cool' is not a marketable skill. Since you're so highly offended by people who can't stand the rusty-hinge sound in speech, I must assume that you do it as well. So either STFU or stop reading comments. Thanks.

@LesIsMoreFilms 5 ай бұрын

I'm the opposite. I'm here mainly for her voice. Love love listening to her unique voice.

@WriterLady 5 ай бұрын

@@LesIsMoreFilms My point, exactly! We can't help what/how we feel (and in your case, why would we want to, right?). It's all subjective.