Pinterest offers a unique opportunity for authors to connect with readers and sell more books. In some ways, it acts like a social media platform: You can interact with other users, build a following, and join groups to increase your content’s reach. But unlike social media, … [Read more...]
Promoting a New Book to Current Fans and New Readers [Case Study]
When New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden released Touched by Ice, the fourth book in her self-published Ice Breakers Cold Case Romance series, she put together a launch strategy designed to raise awareness from her current fans and bring new readers to the … [Read more...]
How Successful Authors Use Social Media: 29 Content Ideas
Social media can be a useful part of an author’s platform, helping them connect with readers, fellow writers, and the publishing community. But deciding what content to post next can be a struggle. So how do successful authors use social media to engage with their fans? And … [Read more...]
14 Indie Authors to Follow on TikTok for Ideas and Inspiration
It’s no secret that TikTok’s book scene, dubbed BookTok, has become a commanding force in the world of publishing. As one of the most active communities on TikTok with nearly 65 billion views to date, BookTok has become the place for book lovers to share what they’re … [Read more...]
16 Creative Ways Authors Promote Nonfiction Books on Instagram
Instagram’s booming book scene is no secret; there are nearly 70 million posts with the hashtag #bookstagram on the social media platform. For many authors, Instagram can be an important place to connect with readers and promote their books, both fiction and nonfiction. … [Read more...]
12 Clever Ideas for Promoting Sequels or Later-Series Books
If you’re publishing a sequel, whether it’s the second book in a duology or a later-in-series book, its launch is a chance to capitalize on the success of the previous book(s). You’ll already have a built-in fan base eager for more, but you need to make sure they’re aware a … [Read more...]
15 Ways Authors Support Each Other on Social Media
Writing is a solitary job by nature, but for many authors it has felt especially isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic, which removed pivotal avenues for book promotion (and mingling with readers and fellow authors) by reducing bookstore foot traffic and eliminating … [Read more...]
Authors on Social Media: Choosing Platforms & Avoiding Burnout
From the rapid rise of TikTok to the emergence of potential alternatives to Twitter, social media is always changing. We often hear from authors wondering which social media platforms they should be using — and who feel like they can’t keep up. But authors don’t need a … [Read more...]
25 Authors Running Fantastic Book Promotions on Instagram
Instagram can be a great platform for promoting books or an author’s brand — it has more than 2 billion monthly active users, and according to Rival IQ, brands have a nearly 7x higher median engagement rate on Instagram than on Facebook, and 12x higher than on … [Read more...]
Engaging with Readers: 14 Ways Authors Express Gratitude
Authors often say that engaging with readers is one of the most gratifying aspects of their career. And while authors provide readers with entertainment, information, or an escape from reality, readers provide authors with an audience (and revenue), word-of-mouth exposure, … [Read more...]
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