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As
authors, we write or create something, and we want to share with the BIG WIDE WORLD.
But how?
I've collected
a few tips to ease your way:
1. In each blog, there should be buttons for Facebook, Twitter, Goggle+ and
more to click on. When you do, an automatically generated blurb appears. Use this! Send our happy camper to Facebook
(you can send to multiple pages, too). And remember
on Facebook to intrigue readers by beginning
your post with a question. That gets more visibility.
Don't forget
to use other buttons and forward our camper to Google+ , LinkedIn, Stumble Upon,
Twitter, and a whole variety of others.
Author and
fellow Plotting Princess, Michelle Miles, recommends a Jetpack
plugin called "Publicize" to have it go out to Google+, Twitter, and Facebook
when it's published.
2. Copy your post with link on your Facebook page. In most cases, a picture
from the blog will appear as well--which makes your post more desirable. Again,
remember to begin the post with that all important question.
On Facebook,
you can share on other pages you are
an administrator on. This is very desirable.
Click share, find pages you manage from
the drop down menu, click on the appropriate page, and post.
3. Take that just posted text, which includes the link and copy, and paste
onto your writer group pages on Facebook. You
do belong to other groups—right? They want to know your good news, and in a
lot of cases, they might share the link with their friends. Sharing is a good thing.
4. Do you belong to a Tribe in Triberr? Consider signing up and have your RSS
feed automatically networked (check Networked Blogs) to the tribes where your
mates will share the twitter post.
5. Do you have a Twitter manager like Tweetdeck or Hootsuite? If so, create
an @mentionyourname column. You can edit and retweet your tweets throughout the
day. Easy peasy. Just avoid being spammy.
Have you considered
setting up columns for your friends and other organizations? Do it! You can retweet from there, too.
And I'm betting a lot will reciprocate. And while we're at it, try saying thank
you to a new follower or someone who tweeted your tweet. Nice is always appreciated.
One note about tweets: try to
tie it to reader emotion. You want the reader to respond to your tweet. A generic tweet is ignored.
6. Still using Yahoo groups? I do, and whenever I blog, I share the post and
the relevant link with those groups. After all, you do want some commentors!
It does help
to begin your subject line with your name
and an intriguing title for your post.
Even a post ending in a question can hook someone. Be fun and playful.
7. Create a tweet and ask your friends to tweet for you. Be sure to include
relevant hashtags ( # ). Just don't overdo.
8. Join a tweet group which posts daily tweets and retweets for each other.
And if you do, abide by the rules.
For example: via @VickiBatman Hate to squish bugs? Bug Stuff
and other stories coming soon. http://vickibatman.blogspot.com #agroup
#amwriting #indie #ebook.
Remember: 140 character limit. So you might want to sign up with Bitly (https://bitly.com/ ) and make that
link smaller, thus having more characters for the tweet.
Aside: I just
tweaked the above tweet and added my Bug Stuff cover and it looks fantastic!!!
9. Are you a member of Google+ ? It's becoming the newest thang! In Google+
you group your friends. Alisha Paige, writer and Plotting Princess, says to remember
to use the Public button so your post
goes out to new friends.
10. Are you on Goodreads? If so, your blog can be RSS fed to your page.
11. Are you on Author Central? If so, your blog can be linked to your page.
12. Lots of your sites will allow you to set up your twitter stream. Go to Unstoppable Heroes to see Kayelle Allen's:
http://kayelleallen.com/blog/
13. Join Marketing for Romance Writers and
use their street team. It's free to members!
The cyber
world changes constantly, and just when you think you have it down, something new
will pop up. Perhaps, these tips will prove useful to you.
Do you
have any tips you'd like to share?
By the Author
Bug Stuff... and Other Stories
Amazon http://amazon.com/Stuff-other-stories-romantic-comedy-ebook/dp/B00HPA8PVYAbout the Author
Vicki Batman has three men in the house and often muses why God
did that to her.
Author Social Media
Website: http://vickibatman.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/vickibatman
Facebook: http://facebook.com/pages/Vicki-Batman-sassy-writer-of-sexy-and-funny-fiction/133506590074451?ref=hl
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/vickibatman
Amazon Author Central: http://amazon.com/Vicki-Batman/e/B005AY5ZN8
Oh my. A wealth of info. When do you ever get the time to write?
ReplyDeleteThat can be an issue, Rayne. :)
DeleteHi, Rayne! Well, it's sorta a science and a time management thingy. Mostly, I do a lot of this when I have a new release or something important to share. I certainly don't do on the weekend because I hang with Handsome. Start small and grow bit by by. BTW, you've done quite a few interviews lately.
DeleteHi Vicki,
ReplyDeleteI joined the group, but I'm not sure how to get a street team to help me.
Thank you for this post.
Sandy, if you joined MFRW, you'll get a promo sheet in email that tells you a lot of things you can do. Visit the group's files and look at the promo info there, and check the calendar too. Every week, a reminder email comes out about the different opportunities.
DeleteHi, Sandy! The Plotting Princesses' marketing team (PPMKT) formed a team. We have a secret group on FB and put posts and pictures there and ask them to share. Even if one person shares, that's one more than what I had. And several times a year, we party with the group too.
DeleteI'm not in the MFRW team because of my other one. However, you cannot go wrong with the MFRW. Give it a go. If something doesn't work for you, it's okay to back away.
Hugs!
SOOOOO helpful! I loved it!
ReplyDelete-Lani
Hi, Lani! And thank you. I hope you can give some a try and let me know if you have any issues. Hugs.
DeleteThese tips are so helpful, thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteHi, Judy! I'm so glad you found them helpful. I've had personal emails from people saying so, too. I by no means an expert. Just what I've cobbled together. :)
DeleteGreat post! You are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteAh, Angela, sometimes, I didn't even realize I did these things and in the middle of the night, shower, workout, I'd go oh yeah. Hugs,
DeleteGreat advice! I loved how easy it was. And I really enjoyed seeing that there were some things I already was going to promote. :) A Nice Pat on my Back to feel good!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wealth of info, Vicki. Social networking is a maze...a like your attitude of making it fun and interesting to readers. I think it's important to offer a variety of messages, as well. Comes off as creative, befitting an author!
ReplyDeleteVicki, I see you everywhere and now I know why! ;) I need to be more savvy but feel like all the social media is a blur. Thank you for the helpful information.
ReplyDeleteThis was great. I made a note of a few things new to me. Thanks. I'd like to re-blog this if it's okay.
ReplyDeleteI thought I'd pop in and check for other comments. Hi, Melissa! I'm glad it was helpful. Hi, Rolynn: Social media is a maze and wow, does it take a lot to keep up with. Hi, Paty! I'm so happy we finally met at RomCon last year. Glad I could help you. Hi, Paloma! share away. Hugs.
DeleteI thought I'd check back and am glad I did so. I'm happy my little ol' tips help you. And Paloma, share away. Hugs
DeleteThese are great tips. I'm saving this post. Thanks, Vicki.
ReplyDeleteWow, Vicki, you really know your social network stuff. I shared on fb. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow, Vicki, you really know your social networking stuff. I shared on fb. ;-)
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