Brand-Building Social Media Tips for Writers - Part One
Posted: March 08, 2016
Long gone are the days of being only a writer. In today's business world, building your brand is necessary to market yourself and your work to remain relevant. Social media is one of the best ways to build your brand. These tools are among the top social platforms out there, to help build a strong online presence.
It’s no secret that we’re expected to do much more these days than simply write.
Congratulations! You are now the CEO of your personal brand.
In addition to writing, it’s also your job to create a strong online platform to share your work, reach new readers and discover opportunities.
One of the most effective ways to build your personal brand is through social media.
But the rules have changed! Just like the writing world is always changing, the social media world moves at a ridiculously fast pace. It’s easy to get overwhelmed or even lost by all of the possibilities.
If the thought of adding another social media site to your already long list of things to do as a writer leaves you feeling frazzled, take a deep breath and settle in. These quick tips for using some of the most popular social platforms will help you confidently navigate those murky social media waters and build a writing brand that rocks.
We’ve rounded up some quick tips and ideas for using Facebook, Twitter and Periscope to develop your platform. Stay tuned for Part Two detailing how to build your personal brand using LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat!
Read the entire article Build a Writing Brand That Rocks: Quick Social Media Tips for Writers on The Write Life.