A step-by-step guide to creating an author brand that is visually beautiful and communicates who you are as a storyteller through your author platform.

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Pinterest has emerged as a powerful online channel that authors can use to to build an author brand, attract new email list subscribers and sell books.

Check out this list of some tried and true Instagram ideas for authors, as well as tips on how to create content that will build genuine connections.

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To write your author bio, you should first understand your genre and audience. Then, pack personality and relevant details to your reader into 60-90 words.

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Welcome to my first How I Write post for 2019. Today I am offering a brief overview of social media for authors, based on my personal experiences. Social media has become a huge part of life, and as an author you really can’t afford to be without it. I’m not saying it will automatically equate to sales, but building a rapport with readers will help to bring your works to their attention in what is a highly saturated market. You don’t need to be everywhere, but having some presence, and doing it well, is key. I am not a marketing expert, but here are some of my thoughts on a few of the main platforms, based on my experiences so far. Facebook—This is a difficult one these days since the algorithms mean that little of the stuff you post on business pages gets seen, unless you pay to boost it. You could use a profile instead, but if you’re anything like me, and prefer to keep a small segment of social media private for friends and family, this may not be a valid option. The one thing I do like about Facebook as an author is the groups you can join. I belong to several. Some give me an opportunity to promote my works. Others are places where I can chat with fellow authors, sharing advice and asking questions. Twitter—The main trick with Twitter is to keep out of arguments, as they can escalate swiftly. Choose your words wisely and you’ll be okay. The key thing here is personal engagement, so join in author and reader chats and monthly events. Share links to interesting posts you come across. Promote your own works, too, but try to keep that to no more than 30% of your content. Twitter is best for quick, snappy interactions and the dissemination of information. Instagram—Instagram is all about the visuals. If you like snapping pictures, this is the platform for you. As an author, you could document your writing life, or share pictures of the books you’re reading. Having a theme/style helps make your feed look great, and you can join monthly challenges (there are several every month, both for authors and readers) if you need inspiration. Pinterest—This can be a great place to save writing tips you come across, or to create an inspiration board for your latest work. Some authors do well with this platform, though it’s never been a big focus point for me. I use it mainly to save tips and ideas, rather than as a place to collate inspiration for my writing. LinkedIn—This is the most ‘professional’ of the platforms. I mainly use it as a social media CV of sorts. I list my new publications and latest news there. I am in a few groups, but I’m not hugely active in them as I’ve never found much of worth there. YouTube—Vlogging is in. As an author (if you aren’t too camera-shy) having a YouTube channel is a way to speak directly to your potential readers. Tell them about your writing process and new releases, but also offer ‘value’ content such as writing tips. Review books you’ve read, or join a livestream discussion. You don’t need top-end equipment for your filming. Just ensure your audio is clean and the footage is in focus.

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Tis (almost) the season for resolutions. If you’re a writer, here’s an idea: resolve to get rejected. 100 times this year, if you’re lucky. After all, some very famous books (and …

Preparing for an author interview requires more than a list of good questions to ask an author. Learn to make sure this interview is a positive experience by asking good author interview questions.

Becoming an award-winning author has numerous benefits that can help authors to enhance their writing careers. Some top benefits include instant authority and credibility, increased sales, a quality fan base, speaking engagement opportunities, PR and media coverage, increased clientele, and brand enhancement. These benefits can help authors to make a lasting impact in the literary […]

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The start of a new year is always exciting. The possibilities are limitless. It’s a time for introspection, for deciding what you want to accomplish in the coming year. I don’t make resolutions, as such, but I do set some achievable goals. Professionally, I want to write at least three or four books, maybe more.

What does it really take to build a writer or author platform? Money? Connections? An intimate knowledge of vampires, wizardry or erotic romance? Actually, the most important aspect to building an author platform is understanding that it's about engagement; about connecting and interacting with people who are aligned with your message and affected by your story. Your platform is a web of intertwined beliefs, values, emotions, thoughts, stories, images and ideas that stem from your own core philosophy and are ultimately shared by your fans. The tricky part is finding ways to effectively share your message with an audience that

The copyright page doesn't need to stay mysterious. In this definitive guide, we break down the copyright page step by step — and give you two templates that make it easy for you to create your own.

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According to Jung, these personality archetypes exist in the collective unconscious (psychological inheritance) & regulate how humans experience certain things.

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Learn a simple secondary tool you can bring in as a support for the classic (but sometimes mechanical) approach to scene structure.

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As I mentioned in my last post, I recently did a huge website overhaul to make sure my blog was appropriate for a fancy author sort of person. Also, since a lot of you seem to like my blog post about author business card designs, it seems that sharing a few tips from my research […]

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