12 Social Media Idea Post for Writers! | How to Grow Your Platform as an Unpublished Writer
Social media is a powerful tool for writers to market their books by growing an audience--often referred to as an 'author platform.' But how are you meant to do that if you haven't published a book, and don't have anything to promote yet? We've got twelve ideas for social media posts you can make, plus some key tips for building your platform. If you have any questions you want answered in future videos, you can leave them in this form!: https://forms.gle/DD4R1YHaRrayE16A8 FIND REEDSY HERE: Website: https://blog.reedsy.com?utm_source=yo... Facebook: / wearereedsy Twitter: / reedsyhq Instagram: / reedsy_hq TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Create a consistent brand 1:34 - Make your posts visually appealing 2:02 - Protect yourself from plagiarism 2:44 - Pin important posts 3:29 - Moodboards 4:00 - Character introductions 4:45 - Quotes 5:30 - Tropes 6:09 - Adapt current trends 6:46 - Writing tips 7:11 - Writing process 7:45 - Related interests 8:10 - Field research 8:27 - Games and contests 8:39 - Writing playlist 8:51 - Writing resources RESOURCES: Reedsy Writing App: https://reedsy.com/write-a-book Reedsy Discovery [indie book reviews]: https://reedsy.com/discovery Webinars: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/ Bestseller Podcast: https://blog.reedsy.com/podcast/ Prompts & Writing Contest: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writ... Plot Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/plot-generator/ Character Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/character-nam... Pen Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/pen-name-gene... Book Title Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/book-title-ge... Writing Exercises: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-exerc... Writing Contest Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-conte... Literary Magazine Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/literary-maga... ePub to MOBI Converter: https://blog.reedsy.com/epub-to-mobi-... Reedsy Learning [free courses]: https://blog.reedsy.com/learning/
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