Social Media

© Julie Koon


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 

72 Free Image Sources for Authors


Social Media In General




Writing Your Author Bio is a Challenging Writing Task







Website/Blogs







Facebook

Join our KIDLIT411 Facebook Group to connect with other children's writers and illustrators

Why (Most) Authors Don't Need a Facebook Page

Twitter   



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

Twitter Hashtags Writers Should Follow When Seeking a Literary Agent


Inside Book Twitter's Final(?) Days (article from Jan 2023)




Twitter Alternatives

Mastodon: Is it a Good Alternative to Twitter?

Pinterest

Instagram