Social media for writers: Twitter, Facebook & blogging

If you’ve found me through my guest post on Chuck Sambuchino’s blog, How Writers Can Use Twitter for Networking — Welcome!

I know you’re here looking for more tips on how writers can get the most out of social media, so I’ve compiled a list of all of my posts that deal with that very topic. Eat your heart out!

Newbies, I hope you’ll browse around (and then subscribe!). Loyal readers, I bet you’ll find a post you missed.

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On using social media for book promotion:

• How to use Facebook to — shhh — promote your book

• Why your book needs a Facebook page, not a Facebook group

• Because publicity IS your job: social media for authors (Q&A with the fab Marian Schembari)

• How to promote your book on blogs (Q&A with the lovely Devourer of Books)

On Twitter for writers:

• Why writers should use Twitter

• How I got my literary agent (indirectly) through Twitter

On blogging for writers:

• Why writers should have a blog

• The challenge: Build community around your blog

• More ideas (in the comments) about strengthening your blog community

• How to turn your blog into a book

• How I found my voice through blogging

• Newbie’s Guide to Blogging, Part I: Do you have what it takes to start a blog?

• Blogging Guide, Part II: What makes an awesome blog?

• Blogging Guide, Part III: A 5-step guide to getting started

• And for you experienced bloggin’ folk: Moving to a self-hosted blog

Since this has become one of my favorite topics, let me know in the comments how else I can help my fellow writers with social media. What topics at the intersection of writing and social media would you like to learn about?

Related posts:

1. Another reason writers should use Twitter
2. Do Twitter & Facebook help or hinder your writing?
3. What exactly does a social media consultant DO, anyhow?

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