The Ultimate Guide To Social Media For Writers 2019

7/11/2019 The Ultimate Guide to Social Media for Writers 2019
(https://kindlepreneur.com/)
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SOCIAL MEDIA FOR

WRITERS 2019
17 Comments (https://kindlepreneur.com/social-media-for-writers/#disqus_thread) | Book Advertisement (https://kindlepreneur.com/category/book-
advertisement/)Build Author Authority (https://kindlepreneur.com/category/build-author-authority/)Gain New Readers (https://kindlepreneur.com/category/gain-new-
readers/)Platform Building (https://kindlepreneur.com/category/platform-building/)
Using social media to get our writing out into the world can be an amazing opportunity. It helps market our works
and hopefully, gain a following that will continue to bene t from our writing.
But it can also be a curse. Because of so many social media platforms, most writers languish in obscurity and end up
spending more time marketing their writing than just…writing.
Therefore, I’ve constructed this guide to help authors understand the erratic world of social media for writers and
authors. I’ll show some of the better social media platforms for writers, how to best approach them, and which writers
are doing it right –so you can see what it looks like when done to a level that will bring real success.
That way, if you choose to use social media to promote your writing, you’ll know what tactics to use and who to
follow so that your e orts will not go in vain.
In this article, you will learn:

The best social media platforms to give your writing the best chance
How to e ectively use social media for your writing career, so you’re not wasting time
The #1 reason why most writers fail at social media and how to x this
ORGANIC VS PAID SOCIAL MEDIA 
https://kindlepreneur.com/social-media-for-writers/ 1/17
Before we start discussing the di erent social media platforms for authors and writers, I want to discuss an important
part of all platforms: Free versus Paid tra c. This is otherwise known as Organic vs Advertisement. Back when social
media platforms like Facebook and Twitter were rst around, you could easily gain followers quickly. And when you
posted, a majority of them would see it. But this was before the Age of Advertisement.
With its advent, social media morphed into a pay-to-play model. For instance, Facebook natural reach declined
quickly and posts are rarely seen organically. HOWEVER…
This doesn’t mean that you can’t reach your followers organically. If reaching followers more e ectively and
e ciently is your concern, then advertising is the best way forward. This way you can spend more time writing and
less time pampering your social media accounts for organic tra c. The truth is that gaining a following on social
media organically takes a lot of time. Time that you’d rather spend writing.
On the ip side, putting money out there for ads can be scary. Especially when you’re not making a lot of money yet,
or you’re not sure what you’re doing. So, if you decide you want to build your social presence in an e cient manner,
then be sure to take a course to help you (https://kindlepreneur.com/click/mark-dawsons-ads-for-authors).
LIST OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR WRITERS

Social media is a wonderful tool for both professional and personal reasons. It helps you to keep in touch with
friends, family, fans, and potential clients. There are many di erent platforms out there, each with their own unique
features.
So, which one is best for you? It all depends on exactly what you are looking for and how much time and energy you
are willing to dedicate to social media. Let’s take a look at some of the platforms available for authors and writers to
utilize.
FACEBOOK PAGE OR GROUP FOR WRITERS

Facebook is one of the largest social media platforms. It not only has the largest user base,
but is also one of the most widely used for all demographics. No matter what you write,
your market de nitely exists on Facebook.
With Facebook, authors have three ways to market their books and writings:
1. Using your Personal Facebook Pro le

2. Creating an Author Page
3. Joining or Creating an Author Group
Your personal Facebook pro le is exactly what it says. Some have had success with this. Personally though, I prefer
not to mix business with my personal life.
An author page is your o cial writer page where you can post about your works or anything that is happening in your
genre or subject matter. This tends to be the preferred choice for most writers. With a Facebook Page, you have
more control of the marketing aspect of your writing. You can also dictate whether your followers have the ability to
post on your page or not.

A Facebook Group could be a good t for you as well, especially for beginning or newer authors. Creating a group of
like-minded fans of your genre can keep you relevant and always attracting new readers. It allows you to interact with
your groups followers. However, it will require a lot more time because with good groups, you need to mediate and
keep the group clean and on target.
Choosing between a Facebook Page or Facebook Group can be a di cult decision at times. Here is an article
(https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/facebook-page-vs-group/) that breaks down just what the di erence is between
the two, pros/cons of each, and which should you pursue.
Examples Of Authors Using Facebook Effectively:

Paulo Coelho (https://web.facebook.com/paulocoelho/?_rdc=1&_rdr): Paulo Coelho has mastered the art of
Facebook. He provides daily content for his fans including quotes, book reviews, and even entries from his own
personal blog.
Neil Gaiman (https://web.facebook.com/neilgaiman/): Neil’s page is well-formed and balanced. He provides his
followers with insights into his daily life and promotes content that he has taken interest in. There are, however,
snippets of promotion throughout. He focuses more on marketing himself than his writings.
David Allen (https://web.facebook.com/DavidAllen/?_rdc=1&_rdr): David Allen is e ective at follower outreach
through quotes and questions. Often times, he poses questions to his audience in order to generate response.
John Green (https://web.facebook.com/JohnGreenfans/): John’s approach to Facebook is very interesting. He
provides insight into his life and works through video. He frequently uploads his personal YouTube videos as a
way to actively engage with his following.
LitRPG Books (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LitRPG.books/): This is a genre-speci c Facebook group
where lovers of LitRPG gather to talk about the genre, the latest books and more. You can nd other authors in
the LitRPG world where you can network as well as potential fans of that type of book.
Kindlepreneur (https://web.facebook.com/KindlePreneur/): Here at Kindlepreneur, we like to take a meat and
potatoes approach. We provide you with informative and entertaining content on how you can market yourself
and your work.
Extra Resources To Help Get You Started On Facebook For Authors

If you decide that you want to drive hard and spread your writing through Facebook, then I highly recommend you
read, study and implement the following:
The Power of Facebook for Authors (http://theauthoronline.com/Power-of-Facebook.html): In this article,

many good guidelines are established for setting up your account and what to do with it.
Facebook for Authors: Getting Started Guide (https://www.janefriedman.com/facebook-for-authors/): A great
guide by Jane Friedman for authors getting started on Facebook.
How to Advertise a Book on Facebook (https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-advertise-book-facebook-
facebook-ads-for-books/): Ever wonder how to e ectively market on Facebook? Check out my article here as I
break down why Facebook is a marketer’s dream and how you can make that dream come true.
Ads for Authors (https://kindlepreneur.com/click/mark-dawsons-ads-for-authors): Described as the premier
social media advertising course speci cally crafted for writers. This course does not disappoint.
TWITTER FOR WRITERS
As of right now, there are very few platforms anywhere that are more watched than Twitter.
From celebrity gossip to presidential politics, Twitter has become a place where you can
experience it all. It is a huge arena to exchange ideas and get your author brand out there.
From a business standpoint (https://www.thebalancesmb.com/top-reasons-why-your-
small-business-should-use-twitter-2948523), Twitter can be a powerful tool if utilized
correctly.
Twitter provides a fast-paced platform for you to pitch your writing. By limiting the amount
of characters that can be used, Twitter encourages the elevator pitch format. Get your
point out there. Bring in followers. That simple.
It’s also a great place to build a following. You see, many Twitter users act on a follow-for-follow policy. So, all you
need to do is nd and follow those who may be interested in your work or those who you are interested in. Normally
when you follow an individual, that person will follow you back. You help each other build fan bases. An I-scratch-
your-back-you-scratch-mine kinda thing. Building a following has never been easier.
Examples Of Writers Using Twitter Effectively

JK Rowling (https://twitter.com/jk_rowling?
ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor): Rowling does it best when she’s roasting
trolls both at Hogwarts and online.
Stephen King (https://twitter.com/StephenKing?
ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor): Stephen’s tweets normally have been
promotional and friendly in nature. He does like to make political statements here as well. Many of which have
garnered him a much larger following.
Jodi Picoult (https://twitter.com/jodipicoult?
ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor): She spends her Twitter time taking down
nasty Internet trolls and defending those who are discriminated against in society.
Rick Riordan (https://twitter.com/camphal lood?
ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor): When not promoting his work, Rick uses
Twitter for other means. By reading through Rick’s Twitter feed, you will nd that he is a huge fan of self-
deprecating humor and the latest in science and tech.
Dave Chesson (https://twitter.com/DaveChesson): I spend my Twitter time promoting not only my own posts,
but those who are really making great contributions to our line of work.
Extra Resources To Help Get You Started On Twitter For Authors

For those of you ready to jump into the fast-paced world of Twitter, take a look at these additional resources to help
you on your way:
Twitter 101 for Authors: Hashtags Do’s and Don’ts (https://www.bookworks.com/2017/03/twitter-101-authors-

hashtags-dos-donts/): In this Bookworks entry, you will nd some great rules concerning Twitter hashtags and a
list of popular ones you can use to be discovered.
How to Get Noticed on Twitter- 15 Tips for Writers (https://www.makealivingwriting.com/writers-win-social-
media/): Here you will nd out 15 creative ways you can get more recognition on Twitter.
No Excuses! Why and How Writers Should Embrace Twitter (https://www.hu ngtonpost.com/paul-anthony-
jones/no-excuses-why-and-how-wr_b_9195128.html): Just because Twitter o ers limited characters doesn’t
mean that the possibilities aren’t endless. Learn why you should make Twitter a part of your author brand.

8 Twitter Resources for Authors (http://bookmarketingtools.com/blog/8-twitter-resources-authors/#): This

article gives you a great list of resources to help you maximize your Twitter potential.
INSTAGRAM FOR WRITERS

Besides an author bio (https://kindlepreneur.com/write-author-bio/), what’s one of the
best ways to give your readers a glimpse into your life?
INSTAGRAM!
Instagram is very di erent than the previous two social media platforms. Its biggest focus
is on the picture or photo posted. Now, you may be wondering…
“Who the heck just looks at the pictures?”
The younger generation for starters. An insanely large number of them. Writers looking to attract the youngsters’
attention does not need to look any further than Instagram.
There are many authors on Instagram posting exciting and engaging content via pictures and stories. Creative
pictures of their work or simple quotes are just a part of them. Many Instagram authors take wonderful photos of their
inspirations in order to show their followers a peek into how the writing gets done. For instance, if you wrote a poem
about a gnarled old tree, it would be cool to see a picture of that 150-year-old live oak that you drew inspiration from.
Don’t let Instagram’s artistic nature fool you. This may be one of the best social media platforms to promote on or get
book reviews from Bookstagrammers (https://kindlepreneur.com/book-review-blogs/) (#bookstagram). Instagram
is perfect for setting up giveaways and promotions! There is a caveat to this, however. Just like Amazon and Amazon
A liates, there are some simple rules that must be followed. Make sure you comply so you can run a successful
promo.
Examples Of Authors Using Instagram Effectively

Rupi Kaur (https://www.instagram.com/rupikaur_/): If you are a lover of poetry, you should de nitely follow
Rupi. She posts visually artistic poetry along with illustrations from her collections.
R.M. Drake (https://www.instagram.com/rmdrk/?hl=en): Drake is another Instagram poet. Here he posted
excerpts from his work. Great for poetry on the go.
Susan Dennard (https://www.instagram.com/stdennard/?hl=en): Susan utilizes the Instagram Stories feature.
She gives you some super intense and super helpful tips on how you can become a better writer.
John Krakauer (https://www.instagram.com/krakauernotwriting/?hl=en): This investigative adventure writer’s
handle is @krakauernotwriting… and that’s exactly what he’s not doing on his IG feed. But check out all the
awesome adventures his life takes him for a behind-the-scenes look.
Tahereh Ma (https://www.instagram.com/taherehma /?hl=en): She spends her life traveling the world and
living life to its fullest! When she isn’t writing, of course…
Extra Resources To Help Get You Started Using Instagram For Authors
10 Instagram Tips for Writers (https://www.janefriedman.com/10-instagram-tips-for-writers/): Another Jane
Friedman article. This time she breaks down 10 key points for utilizing Instagram.

How to Use Instagram As An Author Plus 10 Ways to Grow Your Account Organically
(https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2017/01/07/instagram/): Learn what Instagram is and how it has made a
di erence for authors from Joanna Penn. She also o ers guidelines on posting times. You don’t want to miss this
one.
How I Use Instagram to Help My Freelance Writing and Reporting (https://writingcooperative.com/how-i-use-
instagram-to-help-my-freelance-writing-and-reporting-5e4d8316be51): Check this article out for some great
tips on using Instagram to build your network as a freelance writer.
How Authors Can Build a Solid Instagram Following in 10 Minutes a Day
(https://www.mixtusmedia.com/blog/how-authors-can-build-a-solid-instagram-following-in-10-minutes-a-
day): If you are having troubles with properly maximizing your time with social media, then this is the post for
you.
GOODREADS FOR AUTHORS

Goodreads is a social media platform designed speci cally for writers. It exists for the sole
purpose of connecting authors and their readers. Pretty neat, huh?
One of the best features of Goodreads is how you actually register for the site. Instead of
business and personal pages like Facebook, you have reader and author options
available. Each option has its own special abilities.
Most people on Goodreads actually join as readers not authors. When registering as a
reader, you list all the books you have read then rank and review them using a 5-star system. When that’s done, you
are able to then share that list with the public and your friends. This system can help deliver direct exposure for new
and budding authors.
Word to the Wise: When updating the reviews on your Goodreads page, be sure to keep your Goodreads reviews
and your Amazon reviews separate! Even though Amazon owns Goodreads, that does not mean their respective
review mechanics are compatible. Crossing streams could cause for a nasty letter from Amazon or getting banned
altogether. It is permissible to ask your readers to review your book (https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-get-your-
email-subscribers-to-leave-quality-reviews-legitimately/) on both Goodreads and Amazon individually to avoid any
possible confusion. Here’s a video about the right way to create your Goodreads Author account
(https://youtu.be/uyTRd6qiMW0) to run into fewer review issues on Amazon.
When signing up for the Goodreads Author Program, you are able to take full advantage of some neat features
unavailable to readers. For example, you can utilize Goodreads advertising tools. At $0.15 per click, you can control
targeted adverts to your readership or another author’s. Ruthless. Goodreads also has marketing tools to help you
set up book giveaways and other sweet promos.
Your Goodreads ranking can also help you determine how well your book will do on Amazon! In a combined study
(Northwestern University, Microsoft Research India, and the Indian Institute for Technology Karagphur), Goodreads
rankings and reviews have a direct correlation on whether your book can become an Amazon Best Seller. For all you
science and math nerds out there (myself de nitely included), check it out here (https://techxplore.com/news/2018-
09-behavior-goodreads-amazon-bestsellers.html)!
Reading Status on Goodreads better predicts future best seller status than reviews
and ratings? This might change your book marketing
CLICK TO TWEET
s
(https://twitter.com/share?
text=Reading+Status+on+Goodreads+better+predicts+future+best+seller+status+than+reviews+and+ratings%3F+T
his+might+change+your+book+marketing+%23amwriting+&url=https://kindlepreneur.com/social-media-for-
writers/)
Examples Of Authors Using Goodreads Ef ciently

James Patterson (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3780.James_Patterson): Patterson has a well put
together page. I like that he has done a few book reviews for lesser-known Goodreads authors and answers
community questions.
Dan Brown (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/630.Dan_Brown): Dan’s Goodreads page is another
great one. He makes use of the polling feature to engage his readers and has answered many fan questions.
Nicholas Sparks (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2345.Nicholas_Sparks): For those of you in the
Romance genre, Sparks is a must-follow. Get the scoop on all his works and his recent updates.
John Grisham (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/721.John_Grisham): As the King of Legal Thrillers,
John has a very organized Goodreads page.
Khaled Hosseini (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/569.Khaled_Hosseini): Hosseini’s answered
questions and blog posts are the highlight of this page. Check out his life experiences and how they have
a ected his writing.
Extra Resources To Help Get You Started On Goodreads For Authors

The Ultimate Guide to Goodreads for Authors (https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-use-goodreads-for-
authors/): The complete Kindlepreneur guide on how authors can best utilize Goodreads from A to Z
8 Ways Authors Can Use Goodreads to Promote Their Book (https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-promote-
books-goodreads/): Check out this post to nd 8 ways that you can utilize Goodreads to get your work out
there.
Goodreads Tips for Indie Authors (https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/goodreads-tips-for-indie-authors):
Ever wonder just how you can get more involved on Goodreads as an indie author? Look no further.
Are You Under-Utilizing Goodreads? Tips for Readers and Writers
(http://www.carolynastfalk.com/2017/09/25/utilizing-goodreads-tips-readers-writers/): Goodreads is much
more than a book review site. Check this article out to nd 10 underused features that can set you apart from the
rest.
PINTEREST FOR WRITERS

The most business-minded of the social media platforms is Pinterest. It is a buyer and seller’s dream. This is true for a
slew of reasons. Perhaps though, the biggest reason for this is the way tra c comes in. Take a look at your Twitter
and Facebook accounts. Ever notice when you get the most tra c?
When you share something exciting and engaging is when the magic happens. Shorts bursts that build up into one
large collective. 
Pinterest, on the other hand, is di erent. After posting (or creating pins as per the
platform), pins tend to bring in steady tra c. Now, there may not be the large initial boom
the other platforms may have. But that’s ok. Remember slow and steady wins the race? As
far as tra c goes, Pinterest has the potential to dwarf the numbers put up by Facebook or
Twitter.
Pinterest is also a great “un-social” social media platform. Unlike Facebook or Twitter, you
don’t need to actively pursue social engagement. People don’t really care if you reply or
talk to them on Pinterest. Just set it and forget it. You can also post many pins at once and
its algorithm will space them out as not to ood a reader’s board.
Remember when I said that Pinterest is a buyer and seller’s platform? It’s true. Pinterest now has Product Pins that will
redirect readers or those who click your pin directly to the checkout page on your retail site.
Examples Of Writer Using Pinterest Effectively

Jody Hedlund (https://www.pinterest.com/jodyhedlund/): She has created an individual Pinterest board for all
of her books. This can help you see how Jody envisioned her stories so you can see where she draws
inspiration from.
Katie Ganshert (https://www.pinterest.com/katieganshert/): Looking for great Christian Fiction? Check out
Katie’s Pinterest. She has created a board full of short stories she wrote. All of these are free of charge.
Sylvia Day (https://www.pinterest.com/sylviaday/): Silvia dedicates her Pinterest to her fans! She has compiled
a trove of photos sent in by fans of them with her books.
Beth Revis (https://www.pinterest.com/bethrevis/): Beth has created a board all about fan art her readers have
sent in. Want to get featured? Just follow her instructions given.
Dave Chesson (https://www.pinterest.com/kindlepreneur/): I like to use my Pinterest as a library full of useful
knowledge. I have broken down my boards by topic ranging from book marketing to self-publishing to book
cover design.
Extra Resources To Help Get You Started On Pinterest For Authors

34 Strategic Ways You Can Use Pinterest to Market Your Book and Your Author Brand
(https://www.yourwriterplatform.com/use-pinterest-to-market-book-and-author-brand/): This is one of the
most detailed resources available for authors on Pinterest. Follow step-by-step instructions on creating a
legitimate presence on Pinterest for writing.
How Writers can Use Pinterest (https://peg tzpatrick.com/how-writers-can-use-pinterest/): This article gives
advice on the creation of Pinterest Boards. What should you create and how you should do it.
What’s New to Pinterest for Writers? (https://socialmediajustforwriters.com/whats-new-to-pinterest-for-
writers/): Pinterest has been around for a while now. Check out some of the latest features and upgrades to
come out for the platform.
20 Inspiring Pinterest Boards for Writers (https://thewritelife.com/20-inspiring-pinterest-boards-for-writers/):
Need more inspiration? Check out some of these Pinterest boards and get motivated!
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR WRITERS AND AUTHORS IN ACTION

Want to see the di erent social media platforms and look at the examples listed in today’s article? Then check out
my video below:

Th B tS i l M di Pl tf f A th
The Best Social Media Platforms for Authors
HOW MANY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS SHOULD YOU PICK

My personal feeling on this is that an author should really only choose one platform and drive it hard. I know
everyone tries to be everywhere, but let’s face it…we don’t have time for that. We’ve got to write a book, publish, and
market. Can we seriously do a great job managing multiple accounts in multiple platforms?
Realistically…no. As a matter of fact, this is the number one reason many writers fail to conquer social media.
When you try to target everyone everywhere you really connect with no one.
Narrow your target audience and social media platform. That's where the magic
happens.
CLICK TO TWEET s
(https://twitter.com/share?
text=When+you+try+to+target+everyone+everywhere+you+really+connect+with+no+one.+Narrow+your+target+au
dience+and+social+media+platform.+That%27s+where+the+magic+happens.&url=https://kindlepreneur.com/social
-media-for-writers/)
Take Kindlepreneur for example. I spend most of my social media resources on Facebook. Doing so has allowed me
to create a wonderful avenue in which I can directly communicate with my followers and clients. Not only that, I am
now receiving a greater outreach than if I were to try and do too many things at once. Take a lesson from history.
Fighting a war on two fronts produces a much lower chance of success.
This is why I think your time is better spent doing only one. And doing that one well. You’ll get much more out of it
that way.

DON’T HAVE TIME FOR THIS? ADS CAN ACCELERATE

GROWTH FAST!
I bet you’re thinking, “Dave, this is all ne and dandy, but… ain’t nobody got time for dat! Can’t I just pay somebody to
do this for me?”
Sure you can. But do you really know what you’re paying for? Or how do these paid advertisements work? Smart
authors know the bene ts of doing their homework. And thankfully, I know just the spot to get fully acquainted with
paid advertisement.
Mark Dawson’s Ads for Authors Course (https://kindlepreneur.com/click/mark-dawsons-ads-for-authors).
(https://kindlepreneur.com/click/mark-dawsons-ads-for-authors)
Mark’s course is the number one course when it comes to Authors and Social Media Advertisement. This is not just
some YouTube video… Advertising for Authors contains hours of course instruction and material that thoroughly
covers how to optimize advertising for your book or brand. This includes (but is not limited to):
How to Use Facebook Ads to Develop your Mailing Lists

Creating Pro t through Facebook Ads
Creating Automated Mailers to Deliver your Books
Optimizing your Amazon Page and AMS Campaigns
Bonus Modules on Twitter, Bookbub, and More!
This course has the ability to turn you from a naive social media advertiser to a con dent and fully developed social
media book marketer. Get into Ads for Authors and get your books read by more readers.
Access Ads for Authors! (https://kindlepreneur.com/click/mark-dawsons-ads-for-authors)


SOCIAL MEDIA FOR WRITERS SUMMARY

To wrap things up, we discussed many of the major social media platforms used by authors today and their bene ts.
Each platform de nitely has its own pros and cons. Be sure to really take a look into which platform is right for you
before committing.
Remember, unless you have the resources available… DO NOT STRETCH YOURSELF TOO THIN! Instead, pick one
social media and dig in.
Take the time to understand and learn the ins and outs of your chosen platform, then reap the many rewards.
Cheers,
Increase Your Amazon Ebook Rankings For Free!
Learn how to optimize your Amazon sales page for better conversion
Enter your name here...
Enter your email address here...
Download Now!
We promise not to use your email for spam!
17 Comments Kindlepreneur 
1 Login
 Recommend 4 t Tweet f Share Sort by Best
Join the discussion…
LOG IN WITH
OR SIGN UP WITH DISQUS ?
Name
Lisa Myers Boehm • 9 days ago

Thanks for all the great info! I think I have "lost" numerous reviews on Amazon as a result of linking my Goodreads account to Amazon.
I'm thinking of deleting my Goodreads account. Would that help matters going forward?
△ ▽ • Reply • Share ›
Dave Chesson Mod > Lisa Myers Boehm • 8 days ago 

I'm not sure. I think they now have record...so damage already done.
y g y
Emma Setterfield • 3 months ago

This is a fabulous article, and will be spending some time delving into it deeper and taking a look at all the links.
Emmanuel • 4 months ago • edited

Interesting write up on balancing writing and selling your book. I know of many authors that will tell you to spend most time marketing, at
least the first 3 months, before focusing on writing again. Now this does not mean that one should not note down points for their next
book while selling. And yes, I agree that advertisement, especially when you have the money, can go a long way in helping one maximize
one's time writing. Thanks for the great write-up, some of our writers on eFor-real will appreciate this.
Dave Chesson Mod > Emmanuel • 4 months ago

Thanks and glad you liked it.
eshetup • 6 months ago

This was an awesome article Dave. Having a good social media strategy is important and this post gave me a lot of clarity on how I
should move forward. Especially when it comes to choosing btwn FB Page vs FB group.
Dave Chesson Mod > eshetup • 6 months ago

No problem, seriously glad to help!
Jon Schmidt • 6 months ago

Thanks Dave. Brilliant summaries as usual. How about the young adult audience? I've heard that Tumblr is something that might reach
them better, or WattPad? Getting younger audiences seems to be harder since they are declining in their use of FB and Twitter.
Thoughts?
Dave Chesson Mod > Jon Schmidt • 6 months ago

Very true - FB and Twitter are declining. The ones that are picking up in the Young area are Instagram and SnapChat. I didn't add
SnapChat to this because its a platform that is still working its feel, look and advertising platform. So still in flux. But might be the
best at this very time.
SoniaFrontera • 6 months ago

Thanks for this amazing article. Just in time for my free promo this weekend!
Dave Chesson Mod > SoniaFrontera • 6 months ago

Awesome and best of luck with your promo!
Ntathu Allen • 6 months ago

Wow .Had a quick scan and bookmarked for weekend reading .Nice one. Thank you
Dave Chesson Mod > Ntathu Allen • 6 months ago

Awesome and hope you like it.
J. I. Rogers • 6 months ago

Thank you for another insightful article. I've shared this with my fellow authors on Facebook.
Dave Chesson Mod > J. I. Rogers • 6 months ago

Awesome and glad you like it 
Sandra Haven • 6 months ago

Thanks! Great info with examples (LOVE examples!) all geared for writers. I've passed this along to my clients and on my own SM.
Dave Chesson Mod > Sandra Haven • 6 months ago

No problem, so glad to hear you found it useful!
ALSO ON KINDLEPRENEUR
How to Design a Fiction Book Cover in Canva The Supreme Guide to Author Business Cards
11 comments • 9 months ago 7 comments • 2 months ago
Sherry Briscoe — I have Photoshop, but don't know much more than Dave Chesson — First, thanks for your honesty on that. As for your
Avatarthe basics. I have NO idea how to create a cover for … Avatarquestion, it can definitely help and that would be neat, but …
NetGalley Review: Is NetGalley Worth It? w/ 50% Off Coupon! Episode 56: Using AMS Ads to Increase Your Sales (CASE
14 comments • 2 months ago STUDY)
Nave Carmi — If I'm in KDP select can I use NetGalley?I think no. 2 comments • 8 months ago
Avatarbecause my book is on another platform, which is not allowed.But … Bradley — I can’t believe you got Sean Connery on the show and
Avatarlove that he calls it “The Rocket.” ;-)
✉ Subscribe d Add Disqus to your siteAdd DisqusAdd 🔒 Disqus' Privacy PolicyPrivacy PolicyPrivacy
Search
Hey Guys, I’m Dave and when I am not sipping

tea with princesses or chasing the Boogey man
out of closets, I’m a Kindlepreneur and digital
marketing nut – it’s my career, hobby, and

passion.
GET MY FREE KINDLE

RANKING EBOOK
Name
Your Email Address
Get It Now!
FREE TOOLS & COURSES
(amazon-kdp-sales-rank-calculator/)
(amazon-book-description-generator/)
(https://kindlepreneur.com/courses/AMS)
FAN FAVORITE POSTS
(https://kindlepreneur.com/list-sites-promote-
free-amazon-books/)
+127 of the Top Free and Paid Book Promotion Sites
(https://kindlepreneur.com/list-sites-promote-free-
amazon-books/)
(https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-
kindle-keywords/)
How To Choose the Right Kindle Keywords
(https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-kindle-
keywords/)
(https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-get-book-
reviews-with-no-blog-no-list-and-no-
begging/)
How to Get Free Book Reviews with No Blog, No List,
(https://kindlepreneur.com/best-self-
and No Begging (https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-
get-book-reviews-with-no-blog-no-list-and-no-
begging/) publishing-course/)
Self Publishing Courses: Which one is best for you?
(https://kindlepreneur.com/best-self-publishing-
course/)
(https://kindlepreneur.com/best-book-writing-
software/)
Best Book Writing Software
(https://kindlepreneur.com/best-book-writing-
software/)
(https://kindlepreneur.com/book-cover-
design/)
Book Cover Design Mastery
(https://kindlepreneur.com/book-cover-design/)
(https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-
the-best-kindle-ebook-kdp-category/)
BEST MARKETING TOOL FOR
Secret Method to Choosing the Best Amazon
AUTHORS
Categories [2019] (https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-
choose-the-best-kindle-ebook-kdp-category/)
(https://PublisherRocket.com/)
Get My Best Book Marketing Tips Free

Sign up for exclusive strategies not found on the blog
Enter your email here...
Sign Up
SOCIAL
(https://www.facebook.com/KindlePrene
ur)
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/
UC-s3Pb8uIBm0QN8MVaulJKA)
(https://twitter.com/DaveChess
on)

The Ultimate Guide To Social Media For Writers 2019

Загружено:

Сведения о документе

Оригинальное название

Авторское право

Доступные форматы

Поделиться этим документом

Поделиться или встроить документ

Параметры публикации

Этот документ был вам полезен?

Это неприемлемый материал?

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

The Ultimate Guide To Social Media For Writers 2019

Загружено:

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

7/11/2019 The Ultimate Guide to Social Media for Writers 2019

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SOCIAL MEDIA FOR

advertisement/)Build Author Authority (https://kindlepreneur.com/category/build-author-authority/)Gain New Readers (https://kindlepreneur.com/category/gain-new-

readers/)Platform Building (https://kindlepreneur.com/category/platform-building/)

In this article, you will learn:

ORGANIC VS PAID SOCIAL MEDIA 

LIST OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR WRITERS

FACEBOOK PAGE OR GROUP FOR WRITERS

1. Using your Personal Facebook Pro le

Examples Of Authors Using Facebook Effectively:

Extra Resources To Help Get You Started On Facebook For Authors

The Power of Facebook for Authors (http://theauthoronline.com/Power-of-Facebook.html): In this article,

TWITTER FOR WRITERS

Examples Of Writers Using Twitter Effectively

Extra Resources To Help Get You Started On Twitter For Authors

Twitter 101 for Authors: Hashtags Do’s and Don’ts (https://www.bookworks.com/2017/03/twitter-101-authors-

8 Twitter Resources for Authors (http://bookmarketingtools.com/blog/8-twitter-resources-authors/#): This

INSTAGRAM FOR WRITERS

“Who the heck just looks at the pictures?”

Examples Of Authors Using Instagram Effectively

GOODREADS FOR AUTHORS

Examples Of Authors Using Goodreads Ef ciently

Extra Resources To Help Get You Started On Goodreads For Authors

PINTEREST FOR WRITERS

Examples Of Writer Using Pinterest Effectively

Extra Resources To Help Get You Started On Pinterest For Authors

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR WRITERS AND AUTHORS IN ACTION

HOW MANY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS SHOULD YOU PICK

DON’T HAVE TIME FOR THIS? ADS CAN ACCELERATE

Mark Dawson’s Ads for Authors Course (https://kindlepreneur.com/click/mark-dawsons-ads-for-authors).

How to Use Facebook Ads to Develop your Mailing Lists

Access Ads for Authors! (https://kindlepreneur.com/click/mark-dawsons-ads-for-authors)

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR WRITERS SUMMARY

Increase Your Amazon Ebook Rankings For Free!

Enter your name here...

Enter your email address here...

We promise not to use your email for spam!

 Recommend 4 t Tweet f Share Sort by Best

Join the discussion…

Lisa Myers Boehm • 9 days ago

Dave Chesson Mod > Lisa Myers Boehm • 8 days ago 

Emma Setterfield • 3 months ago

Emmanuel • 4 months ago • edited

Dave Chesson Mod > Emmanuel • 4 months ago

eshetup • 6 months ago

Dave Chesson Mod > eshetup • 6 months ago

Jon Schmidt • 6 months ago

Dave Chesson Mod > Jon Schmidt • 6 months ago

SoniaFrontera • 6 months ago

Dave Chesson Mod > SoniaFrontera • 6 months ago

Ntathu Allen • 6 months ago

Dave Chesson Mod > Ntathu Allen • 6 months ago

J. I. Rogers • 6 months ago

Dave Chesson Mod > J. I. Rogers • 6 months ago

Sandra Haven • 6 months ago

Dave Chesson Mod > Sandra Haven • 6 months ago

Hey Guys, I’m Dave and when I am not sipping

marketing nut – it’s my career, hobby, and

GET MY FREE KINDLE

Your Email Address

FREE TOOLS & COURSES

FAN FAVORITE POSTS

Get My Best Book Marketing Tips Free