Brand-Building Social Media Tips for Writers - Part Two

Posted: March 09, 2016

Part One of Brand-Building Social Media Tips for Writers stressed the importance of writers building a strong online presence to be successful. Part Two looks at several more popular social media platforms to help you build that presence. Jessica Lawlor, writer for The Write Life, shares how to build a brand and have a great social media presence.

Build a Writing Brand That Rocks: Quick Social Media Tips for Writers

As CEO of your personal brand — yep, you’re not just a writer anymore — you’re in charge of finding new assignments, writing, editing your work, promoting your pieces and seeking out opportunities to continually develop a strong personal brand that sets you up for future success. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities, we get it. Social media tools can feel daunting, but there are quick things you can do every day to slowly grow a brand that rocks. Hop over to Part One on using Facebook, Twitter and Periscope to develop your platform. Then, meet us back here for Part Two on LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat. LinkedIn If you thought LinkedIn was just another career site to repurpose your resume, think again. LinkedIn has emerged as a publishing powerhouse over the past few years. Time to dust off your profile! Publish a post on LinkedIn It’s a game changer: LinkedIn now allows users to publish long-form content on the site. Read the entire article Build a Writing Brand That Rocks: Quick Social Media Tips for Writers, Part Two on The Write Life.