This week’s Book Marketing Update is huge!
In fact, I include five posts on the topic of book marketing and several more on social media.
I also found the blog post on how writing affects the brain to be interesting.
Enjoy the roundup.
Book Marketing
5 Reasons It’s Necessary To Market Your Books With Social Media by Rachel Thompson and from Start It Up: “Many writers new to book marketing aren’t quite clear on the connection of social media to book marketing.”
All of Rachel Thompson’s latest articles in one place. Book marketing, book promotion, social media, blogging, writing, etc.: How great of Rachel to compile her blog posts for us, eh? Be sure to check them out!
What I Learned from a Hudson News Book Buyer by Keri-Rae Barnum: Keri-Rae Barnum of New Shelves Books details the types of books that sell well at airports.
Warning to Writers: You Won’t See This New Publishing Scam Coming by Anne R. Allen: Another great post from Anne R. Allen. This time she writes about people who clone authors’ Facebook pages.
QR Code Generator for Authors by Dave Chesson: Be sure to check out Kindlepreneur’s new QR code generator for authors.
Social Media
The ‘Facebook Files’ Investigation Highlights Key Concerns in the Platform’s Approach from Social Media Today: The Gabby Petito case has shined a harsh light on the sometimes cruel side of social platforms. While they can be helpful for authors who need to build their followings and get awareness for their books, there is a sinister side to platforms like Facebook and Instagram that can’t be ignored.
Pinterest Tests Idea Pin Sharing Direct to Facebook and Instagram Stories from Social Media Today: “Pinterest is looking to help users maximize the promotional value of their Idea Pins, with a new option that will enable direct sharing to Instagram and Facebook Stories, complete with a Pinterest watermark.”
Worth Reading
How Writing Affects Your Brain, According to Science by Kristina Segarra and from The Writing Cooperative: “Writing isn’t just a creative activity. It also offers amazing benefits for your brain.”
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