• 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…

  • New Social Media Trends for Writers

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    These days, it feels like social media, and technology as a whole, is a huge lifesaver for a lot of us. From Zoom calls with family and friends to staying up to date on business hours, we’re more connected online than ever. This is also a great time to not only set up new social media accounts but to also explore some social media features you may not have used in the past. When deciding where to put your energy, here are the top social media trends for writers to be aware of right now: Facebook use is down. Overall,…

  • Exploring Online Book Communities

    Exploring Online Book Communities

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    At this point, most of us know the importance of having an online presence, particularly as an author. It’s the best way for authors and writers alike to establish and promote themselves within the publishing community.  Whether we like it or not, the industry is moving in a digital direction. Event announcements, interacting with readers, and posting milestones all help fans feel more connected and informed. Readers have in turn established their own community on various social media platforms where they share their favorite books and authors with other book lovers. Let’s dive in right in and uncover the ins…

  • Why Social Media Posts Do Not Make A Book

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    Since I began working at Xulon almost three years ago, I’ve noticed trends come and go from the hundreds–wait, probably thousands by now–of manuscripts I’ve read, reviewed, critiqued, and edited. Recently, one of the trends I’ve noticed is authors turning their social media posts into books. Allow me to explain. There are so many social media platforms now, whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, or Snapchat, they’re all here to serve a different purpose: post pictures, post videos, post a status, or send a message. While their deliveries may vary (pictures, videos, 140-character limit status), they all serve one person:…