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Why do writers need to be on social media?
Learn how to build an online social media library.
Grow your email list and your social media presence.
I've never quit. You know not quitting
is something to celebrate especially on some days.
~ Edie Melson ~
Do Writers Need To Be On Social Media?
In a word, YES!
But why?
Some writers avoid this part of their writing business. It feels scary, overwhelming and complicated if you have not been on social media for marketing. Many writers dread and fear marketing. Marketing is not a bad word.
Build Relationships
Marketing in the simplest form builds relationships with people who may buy from you
Did you write a book to share with the world? The world needs your genius! If you want to sell many books or grow your business with a book, you want to build an audience on social media, then feed them to your email list. I will share more about email list on another podcast. Remember, with an email list you have control over it.
The Gatekeepers
If you only build on your audience on social media, and ONLY have a group on Facebook, what will you do if Facebook changes up things and removes groups as an option (I don’t think this will happen
Each platform has ways to engage. You will need to learn them. For example, hashtags are very important on Instagram and Twitter, and I have noticed them on LinkedIn. On Facebook engagement is what moves you through the algorithms. You want to engage with others, and you want them to engage with you.
Take
you need to
and writing, but that does not exempt you from
the need to build a platform at the same time.
~ Edie Melson ~
When Do Writers Need To Grow Their Audience?
NOW! If you are
It starts with building excitement. The movie industry does this very well. They will promote upcoming movies months in advance, and sometimes a year in advance. Why? To build the excitement, create a buzz, and give the movie momentum from the moment it releases. You want to do the same thing for your book.
Learn how to Create A Social Media Marketing Plan ~ Interview with Edie Melson #505 -> Listen to The Write Hour with Joyce Glass, Tips From #TheWriteCoach #TheWriteHour
Meet Edie
Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers observing life through the lens of her camera. No matter whether she’s talking about faith, writing, or social media, her first advice is always “Find your voice,
Her reputation as an online expert is well-deserved. Her blog reaches thousands each month and has
Her
She’s the director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, social media director for the Southern Writers Magazine, and board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and author of many books.
She’s quick to remind those she meets about the practical and personal applications of God’s infinite love. Connect with her online at www
Episode Highlights:
00:27 Intro
04:09 Tell us about you and your journey to becoming a writer, director of multiple conferences, and author marketing expert.
08:36 How many places (platforms) do writers need to be active on social media?
11:33 What is a good number of posts to share daily?
16:32 What strategy do you suggest writers use in planning their social media?
23:21 How can we build a library of content to share?
29:15 What about connecting with influencers?
31:05 How can their social media platform help them grow an email list? 33:25 Tell us about your writing time… Do you have a consistent time you wrote? Do you write daily? What worked for you and what are some things that do not work for you?
35:17 What words of advice and encouragement do you have for new writers or someone who struggles to write their book and build a social media platform?
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Soul Care for Writers
Soulful Ink Facebook Group for Creatives
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Blue Ridge Conference Writers Facebook Group
