Social Media
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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
How to Build a Website - A Complete Guide for Beginners
Is Your Website Protected . . . Better Yet, Are YOU?
Building an Author Website Before the Agent and the Book
How to Build an Author Website: Getting Started Guide
Join our KIDLIT411 Facebook Group to connect with other children's writers and illustrators
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
It's Time to Do a Facebook Settings Checkup
The Pros and Cons of Using A Facebook Profile but Not an Official Page
Facebook Advertising for Authors: A Quick Start Guide
It's Time to Do a Facebook Settings Checkup
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
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
10 Twitter Hashtags for Writers
Lessons from a Doughnut Day Giveaway
7 Reasons Twitter Isn't Building Your Platform (and How to Fix it)
Twitter Basics for Writers
10 Twitter Hashtags for Writers
Lessons from a Doughnut Day Giveaway
Inside Book Twitter's Final(?) Days (article from Jan 2023)
Twitter Pitch Parties
Most Popular Twitter Pitch Parties for Writers
The Art of the Twitter Pitch
How to Get Attention in a Twitter Pitch Event
Most Popular Twitter Pitch Parties for Writers
The Art of the Twitter Pitch
How to Get Attention in a Twitter Pitch Event
Twitter Alternatives
Mastodon: Is it a Good Alternative to Twitter?
Pinterest for Authors
Pinterest for Authors Part 1 and Part 2, by Tina Cho
How Pinteresting! Pinning Down New Readers
35 Authors Using Pinterest for Book Marketing and Inspiration
5 Reasons Why Every Author Needs Instagram
How to Use Instagram as an Author Plus 10 Ways to Grow Your Account Organically
Goodreads
How Goodreads Can Help Writers Grow their Readership
Clubhouse
Clubhouse App for Writers
TikTok
How Crying on TikTok Sells Books
Discord
Writing Discord Communities
YouTube
Six Simple Ways to Promote Your YouTube Channel
Complete Guide to YouTube Optimization: Everything You Need to Optimize Your Channel
Other
Reddit for Writers: 47 Writing Subreddits to Explore
Six Simple Ways to Promote Your YouTube Channel
Complete Guide to YouTube Optimization: Everything You Need to Optimize Your Channel
Other
Reddit for Writers: 47 Writing Subreddits to Explore