• Over the last several years, Instagram has become one of the most popular social media platforms to date. It offers unique opportunities to interact with ...

    Instagram for Writers

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    Over the last several years, Instagram has become one of the most popular social media platforms to date. The visually engaging app is easy to use and thriving and growing by the minute. Some writers might be hesitant to jump into Instagram, with the main concern being its focus on images as opposed to text. But regardless of images not being your forte, Instagram offers unique opportunities to interact with your readers and boost your audience in size. Why is Instagram good for writers? Instagram has 1 billion active users, with more than half signing on the app daily and 35% signing…

  • It’s safe to say most of us are on Facebook. No matter what you write, your market definitely exists there. Facebook has the largest audience of any soci...

    Facebook for Writers

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    It’s safe to say most of us are on Facebook. No matter what you write, your market definitely exists there. Facebook has the largest audience of any social media site–that’s a lot of potential book buyers. Facebook Fan Page If you haven’t done so already, you’ll need to upgrade from a profile to a Facebook Page. This way readers can simply “like” your page to follow your content instead of sending a friend request. Having a page separate from a personal profile is key in having a professional edge. You do not want to mix your personal life with your…

  • If you are a writer looking to get noticed, inspired, or build an audience, you need to get on social media. Social media is a gold mine for showcasing y...

    Social Media Every Writer Should Be On

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    If you are a writer looking to get noticed, inspired, or build an audience, you need to get on social media. Social media is a gold mine for showcasing your writing ability, building a following, and gaining exposure. In today’s digital world, social media has the power to boost writers’ success. The platforms enhance the ability to reach far audiences by allowing a writer’s work to be immediately shared. The more people who read your work, the better exposure you gain. In this way, you can increase the potential to develop a larger, loyal following. Now it’s time to talk…

  • Everyone feels stressed from time to time, but too much of it can be detrimental to our health. In honor of Stress Awareness Month: 5 stress relief tips...

    Stress Awareness Month: Tips for Writers

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    Stress Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in April. Everyone feels stressed from time to time, but too much of it can be detrimental to our emotional and physical health. Writers can know this all too well between fitting writing time into an already busy life plus the additional stress of overcoming creativity roadblocks. Here are 5 stress relief tips for writers: 1. Identify your stressor and figure out solutions. You can use a journal, a good friend, or whatever method you feel most comfortable with, to really zero in on the real cause of your stress. Once you understand…