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...
Using the social media platform Twitter is a great way for writers to build their audiences and gain fans. But the marketing experts at Web Design Relief know that the key to success on Twitter is to make sure every tweet isn’t a “buy my book” promotional push—you...
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...
With over 336 million monthly active users, Twitter is still one of the most popular social media platforms. For this reason, you’ll find many best-selling authors using Twitter to connect with their readers, including Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, Jodi Picoult, Rick...
Unless you’ve been living in a remote cave (or buried under a giant pile of writing research), you know hashtags serve a very valuable purpose on social media. Those clickable words or strings of words can help you follow ongoing conversations, sort posts according to...
When an author sets out to build a reputation for quality writing and establish a fan base, LinkedIn is not usually the first social networking site that comes to mind. But with the right application of smarts and professionalism, LinkedIn might quickly become your...
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