Social media has experienced a lot of recent changes, and many people are now considering other options besides Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. One relatively new social media platform that has seen an influx of new members is Mastodon. But should writers join the...
We all make mistakes! So whether you’re new at using social media to promote your author brand or you’re an old pro at maintaining an author platform—sooner or later, you’re going to make an embarrassing typo or an even bigger social media slipup. Thankfully, we can...
If you’re a short story writer who wants to add something new to your publishing options, you might want to consider sharing your work on social media. More and more writers are discovering Twitterature: micro stories that fit within the character limit, or entire...
With over 2.5 billion monthly active users, Facebook offers writers a great way to connect and communicate with their audiences—it’s why authors like Rainbow Rowell, Junot Diaz, and Neil Gaiman all have active Facebook author pages! By engaging with your followers and...
The cat’s out of the bag: Contrary to popular belief, curiosity never killed any cats. If anything, it turned them into booklovers! And since October 29 is National Cat Day, the only thing better than a cute cat photo is a photo of a cute cat with a book. Don’t take...
If you want to grow your career as a writer, you need to connect with your audience on social media. Posting on a regular schedule will help you maintain and even increase your social media following, but at Web Design Relief, we know that, after a while, it may...
Social media is a great way for writers to build their author platforms and connect with fans, readers, literary agents, and editors. But beware: It also puts your personal information and privacy at risk. A recent survey found that 22% of Internet users reported...
Once upon a time, trolls only existed in fairy tales, lurking under bridges and feeding on unwary travelers. Today they lurk on the Internet and feed on the conflict they create on social media. No online community is safe from the risk of being attacked by trolls....
Writing may be a solitary experience, but it’s important to your success as a writer that, at some point, you connect with your readers. While it’s always nice to meet your fans in person at readings, book signings, or conferences, the Internet experts at Web Design...
Back in the infancy of social media, when you posted on Facebook, the majority of your followers saw your posts. But then Facebook began applying algorithms to determine which of your posts your followers might be most interested in—and the average user’s reach...
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