Social media and its uses is top of mind for a lot of us right now. Here are some of my thoughts on what makes for effective use of the platforms as an author.

https://claireamyhandscombe.medium.com/social-media-for-authors-589418811c49

#socialmedia #twitter #authortwitter

What Makes for Successful Social Media for Authors?

Social media isn't just about sales -- it's about connecting with the reader. There are lots of great ways to do that.

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We are seeing a lot of concern on #AuthorTwitter about what losing that platform would mean for their lives & livelihood.

It's been critical for exposure: a direct connection to #readers, #book #bloggers, #booksellers, #publishers, #CollectionDevelopment folks at libraries …

It's been critical for the #WritingCommunity: building a supportive tribe

Seems like on this site, there's an opportunity for readers & #libraries to fill that void: boost & support the creators that fill our shelves.

@samatlounge Hey Sam, lovely to see you on here as the Twitter exodus takes hold! I’m the Sunday Times Bestselling author of 12 novels as Miranda Dickinson and also write crime thrillers as MJ White. I loved being part of the fab #BookTwitter and #AuthorTwitter communities on the bird site and I really hope to see them developing here. I chat about books, writing (with my #WriteFoxy free stuff for writes) and happy to chinwag about pretty much everything. Looking forward to making friends here!