Supporting Authors Beyond Buying Their Books
Posted: January 30, 2018
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Normally when thinking about how to best support an author, the first thing that comes to mind is to buy their book. That pretty much goes without saying, but there are many other ways to support authors you read, and help grow your support system as a writer at the same time. Whether you choose one or all, there a ton of great ways to show support, and most of them don't cost a thing.
Megan Sharma, author and contributor to The Write Life, shares ways to support authors you enjoy.
If you are an avid reader, then there are authors in your life. Lots of them. You may not know them personally, but you know the genius of their words.
As an
author, my friends and family often ask how they can support me in my writing journey.
I mean, everyone knows that you can support an author by buying their books. That’s a no-brainer.
But what if their book isn’t yet
published? What if books aren’t in your current budget? What if the author already enjoys fame and fortune and you simply want to show some appreciation for their incredible work?
Easy.
Here are 18 ways to support an author without spending a penny.
1. Follow them on social media
Authors are constantly looking to
grow their readership, and
social media is one of the primary channels for doing so.
2. Engage with them on social media
Go beyond liking or following and share, comment on, and retweet their content.
3. Sign up for their email list
Bonus for
this good deed: you’ll often be the first to hear about giveaways and new book launches.
Read the entire article,
18 Ways to Support an Author (Besides Buying Their Book), on
The Write Life.