I’ve done digital strategy and social media my entire career and there are a couple things that I’ve learned that I want to pass along. Hopefully they help you.
Category: Social Media
TikTok authors of MWW that will make you laugh and more!
Did you know Moms Who Write was on TikTok? That’s right– some of our members are officially TikTok authors, and we are having a blast with it. Maybe you’ve seen our faces floating around your feed. It took us a while to give in—after all, we are writers, not actresses. We write behind the scenes…
The person you’re sending that message to is a human.
Humans are impacted by their relationships and interactions with other humans. Words matter, regardless of how they come at you. Words can save (or end) a life.
YouTube for Authors: What to post and why it’s successful
YouTube for authors has changed the game when it comes to promoting your books and brand. Here are a few ways authors are using the platform successfully.
Writing acronyms you need to know
What the heck is everyone talking about?! This was definitely my first thought when I joined Moms Who Write and other writing groups as a newbie author. Almost every post for the first few months, I would come across a writing acronym I had to Google. If someone asked me a question using an acronym,…
The #writerstowriterschallenge: How to enter and how to host!
Are you looking for a bump in your social media engagement? Need some intriguing writing prompts? Come take a shot at the next #writerstowriterschallenge on Instagram! One of your fellow writers creates a fun prompt for all participants to submit their best flash fiction piece under 500 words every few weeks. Throughout the challenge, writers…
What I’ve learned in my first month on TikTok
All of the authors on TikTok kept telling me BookTok was a thing I should care about. And I believed them; I just didn’t know if I cared enough to get over my fear of video. Here’s some background: I’ve worked professionally in social media since 2008. I’ve been an early adopter of all new…
Instagram as an author branding tool
You’re going to make mistakes and you’re going to be uncomfortable. It’s always that way when you step out of your comfort zone! But don’t let it stop you. You have to start if you’re going to learn.
Instagram features that you may not be using
Instagram is deceptively simple. Post to feed, post to stories. Hashtags and voilá! If only it were that easy! There are some crazy helpful features/tips that you may not be using.