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.
On using social media for book promotion:
- 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:
On blogging for writers:
- 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
- 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:
- Another reason writers should use Twitter
- Do Twitter & Facebook help or hinder your writing?
- What exactly does a social media consultant DO, anyhow?


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This is a great compilation of advice! Wow…you know your shiz!

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This was such a fantastic column!
Thanks for having me, Chuck!
It must feel good to see how much you’ve written on such great topics. Keep up the good work!
Hi,
I’ve just found your blog, and am very happy that I did. I will follow it with interest, and look forward to hearing more about Africa (I’m originally from Zimbabwe, then to South Africa, now in USA).
Vivienne
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