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Places to Go, People to (Virtually) See
A writer or illustrator's platform involves social media. Mastering social media can be difficult, but these articles can help you navigate the terrain. Also, check out our section on Marketing & Creating a Platform.
Handy Tools
Social Media Image Resizing Tool
Social Media In General
Not sure how to Approach Social Media? CARE about your Readers
10 Things Authors Need to Stop Doing on Social Media Immediately
Three Ways to Selling More Books with Social Media
Website/Blogs
Thou Shalt Blog? (tips & inspiration to blog)
Top 10 Self-Sabotaging Mistakes of Author-Bloggers
7 Traps Waiting for Bloggers (part 2)
Blogging for Authors: How to Create a Blog That Can Grow with your Career
Embracing a Slow User Experience
Book Marketing 101: What to Put on Your Author Website
How to Write a Blog: The 12 Dos and Don'ts of Writing a Blog
Before You Launch Your Author Website: How to Avoid Long-Term Mistakes
How to Start a Blog (including free PDF)
Avoid these 4 Author Bio Mistakes
The One Big Reason Some Blogs Succeed, While Others Crash and Burn
Join our KIDLIT411 Facebook Group to connect with other children's writers and illustrators
Facebook Group Discussions of Writing Craft Books
Facebook Groups You Should Join
Writer Driven Facebook Groups for YOU (Part 2)
It's All About Community! Facebook Groups to Join
Facebook for Authors: Getting Started Guide
Why (Most) Authors Don't Need a Facebook Page
Best Practices for Author Facebook Pages and Groups
The Pros and Cons of Using A Facebook Profile but Not an Official Page
Facebook Advertising for Authors: A Quick Start Guide
The Pros and Cons of Using A Facebook Profile but Not an Official Page
Facebook Advertising for Authors: A Quick Start Guide
100 Twitter Hashtags Every Writer Should Know
Debbie Ridpath Ohi's Twitter Guide for Authors & Illustrators
Twitter for Writers Part 2 with Corey Rosen Schwartz - how to reach librarians and teachers on Twitter
Ten Tips for Promoting Your Book on Twitter
4 Ways Authors Can Rock on Twitter
Ten Tips for Promoting Your Book on Twitter
4 Ways Authors Can Rock on Twitter
Twitter Launches Buy Buttons, Enabling Authors to Sell Ebooks on the Service
The Ultimate Guide to Twitter for Authors
Twitter Hashtags Writers Should Follow When Seeking a Literary Agent
50 Twitter Accounts All Writers Should Follow
Engaging Audiences Through Twitter in 15 Minutes a Day
7 Reasons Twitter Isn't Building Your Platform (and How to Fix it)
Twitter Basics for Writers
100 Twitter Hashtags Every Writer Should Know
7 Reasons Twitter Isn't Building Your Platform (and How to Fix it)
Twitter Basics for Writers
100 Twitter Hashtags Every Writer Should Know
Twitter Pitches
5 Easy Steps to Being a Twitter-Pitcher
The Art of the Twitter Pitch
Have Yourself a Little #Pitmad
5 Easy Steps to Being a Twitter-Pitcher
The Art of the Twitter Pitch
Have Yourself a Little #Pitmad
Jane Friedman- Pinterest for Authors
Pinterest: A Great Visual Blogging Tool for Artists & Illustrators
Pinterest for Authors
Pinterest for Authors Part 1 and Part 2, by Tina Cho
Etsy
How Writers Can Make Money on Etsy
Pinterest: A Great Visual Blogging Tool for Artists & Illustrators
Pinterest for Authors
Pinterest for Authors Part 1 and Part 2, by Tina Cho
Etsy
How Writers Can Make Money on Etsy
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Facetime*/Skype- Lots of authors are using Skype and FaceTime to conduct author visits these days. It's cheaper, and although you don't have the same intimacy as when an author is in house, children get excited about being able to "talk" to a live author.
*FaceTime is for use ONLY with Apple products.
Google Plus, Hangouts
Google Hangouts: A Promising Tool for Artistic Collaboration
7 Ways Writers Can Build Online Authority with Google Plus
Google Authorship: The Complete Handbook for Getting Respect, Readers & Rankings
YouTube
Six Simple Ways to Promote Your YouTube Channel
Complete Guide to YouTube Optimization: Everything You Need to Optimize Your Channel
