Instagram For Writers: How to Create a Great Feed

Instagram is a very visual platform. A good feed is all about symmetry, color schemes, and aesthetics. No wonder the platform is home to so many beauty and fashion influencers. But writers and bookstagramers have also been claiming their space on Instagram. The Basics I've seen many authors on the platform simply posting random photos...

How to use LinkedIn as an Author Platform

Non-fiction writers often miss the opportunity to position themselves on LinkedIn. The reason you probably don't see many "writers" on LinkedIn is that they position themselves as speakers, entrepreneurs or experts on a certain topic. From another point of view they are non-fiction writers with a side job that divert the attention to their subject....

Why Facebook is the Wrong Place to Start as a Writer

When asking other writers for advice where to start building an online presence a lot of them will suggest Facebook. But if you are completely new to social media and don't own a personal profile on Facebook it is the wrong place to start, you might consider starting on Twitter instead. Pros and Cons of...

Jumpstart your Writing Career with Twitter: The Dos and Don’ts

If you want to grow your audience on social media, the easiest way to start is definitely Twitter. Why? Because other social media channels require more effort: Instagram and Pinterest for example are reliant on pretty visuals. For writers this implies creating graphics with quotes or tips to promote their work or their blog. But...

Building an Author Platform

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_FxJtH6B8M Days before I launched this blog I attended a webinar with Sally Collings on how to build a successful author platform. Because you know...I wanted to make everything right. But after the video I was more discouraged than I was before. So, to spare you from the same fate, I will be publishing a...