Fiction Author Social Media Marketing (that's not a total waste of time!)

🖋️ Want my help writing your books? https://kelseyhumphreys.com/writing Intimidated, Confused or Overwhelmed with social media? Burnt Out? In this FAQ video, I show you what social media strategies and platforms actually matter and what (most of it) doesn't! 👋 If you’re new here I’m Kelsey—rom-com author, stand-up comic, mom of six. I make cozy, real-life writing vlogs, a weekly funny podcast, these weekly writing tips videos, funny bits. I'm a lot. Subscribe for weekly humor, heart, inspo, motivation and zero perfectionism. Other Videos (that you should watch!) How to Become a Full-Time Fiction Author:    • How to write a book OR how to become a ful...   How to Write and Launch a Series the Smart Way:    • How to write an addictive book series (and...   ______________________________________________________________ 🔗 LINKS 🖋️ Want my help writing your books? https://kelseyhumphreys.com/writing 🎄 Grab my new romcom “Happy Christmas”: https://amzn.to/45xBYDg 🎁 Get a FREE full-length novel: https://kelseyhumphreys.com/freebie 🚌 See me on tour! https://www.kelseyhumphreys.com/#events Manychat is the app for IG comment automation ______________________________________________________________ 📌 FOLLOW ME Instagram →   / thekelseyhumphreys   TikTok →   / thekelseyhumphreys   Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/author/kelseyh... Goodreads →   / 8583138.kelsey_humphreys   ________________________________________________________________ ⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Me & My OG Social Media Background 01:22 - Social Media: Love/Hate & Experience 02:20 - Why Social Media Can Be Confusing 02:43 - The Real Question: How to SELL BOOKS on Social Media 04:44 - When Should You Start Social Media as an Author? 06:01 - Step-by-Step: Building Your Author Platform 07:57 - The Truth About Big Author Followings 10:20 - What Social Media Platforms Should Authors Use? 11:34 - The various platforms 14:04 - How Social Media Algorithms Have Changed 17:03 - Why Readers Follow Authors (and Why They Don’t) 18:25 - Community & ARC Teams 20:06 - What Content Should You Post? 21:43 - Instagram Profile Must Haves 23:09 - TikTok & YouTube 25:30 - The Author Brand vs. Selling Books. 27:49 - How to Make Book Trailers That Sell 29:56 - Emotional Hooks & Viral Content 31:34 - Using Your Book’s Best Moments 33:34 - Know Your Reader and write hooks for them 36:47 - What Happens When a Reader Clicks Your Link? 38:15 - The Most Important Part: Packaging & Series 39:44 - If I could only do ONE social marketing tactic... 41:59 - Make Social Media Work for You 43:26 - Final Advice: Rinse & Repeat 44:39 - Posting Schedule 46:24 - Don’t Stress About Social Media—Focus on Book One! 47:19 - Outro & Subscribe for More Tips ________________________________________________________________ 🏷️ tags: social media for authors, book marketing tips, how to sell more books, author platform strategy, building your author brand, tiktok for authors, instagram for writers, facebook for authors, book trailers, author email list tips, how to grow your readership, indie author advice, traditional publishing vs self publishing, writing career tips, how to launch a book, book series marketing, writing addictive stories, author community building, ARC team tips, book launch strategy, author marketing explained, realistic author advice, kelsey humphreys, writing tips for authors, how to get book reviews, booktok tips, bookstagram tips, how to go viral as an author, author business strategy, making money as an author, full time author life, writing vlog, indie author vlog, author mom life, creative entrepreneur, women in publishing, author success stories, how to get your book in bookstores, book distribution for authors, querying tips, publishing industry explained, author career growth, self publishing journey, how to use netgalley, book sirens for authors, happy tears podcast, funny author life, realistic author life, writing romcoms, book marketing for beginners