What Successful Writers Post on Social Media Will Surprise You
They say a pen is mightier than the sword, but no weapon will do you any good if it stays locked up in the armory. Many writers hit a writer's block, and as they wait for a dose of motivation to kick in, they wonder who will even bother reading their stories. So they sit on their drafts unaware of the gold mine they could hit if only they could take advantage of social media to showcase their work. If you are an upcoming author, look at how you can utilize social media accounts to sell your book like hotcakes.
Show Sincerity
Even if we are told to fake it till we make it, don't be fooled into thinking that readers love a phony personality. Women especially have the unmatched gift of smelling bullshit from miles away and will skip through your post whenever they can sniff your insincerity. If you can touch your readers' hearts and still be funny, readers will be curious about more of your content, be it online, in paperback or hardcover. For instance, Yehuda and Maya Devir went from posting funny cartoons to publishing a book because readers could resonate with their everyday struggles as a couple and as young parents.
Be Positive
Readers love inspiring quotes; no wonder you will find them typing "Amen" under numerous posts as they are desperate to claim their blessing. Stories that evoke positive emotions are likely to drive your popularity upwards. Life coaches like Steve Maraboli have learned this secret; hence they continue posting inspirational quotes regularly that have readers thirsting for more of their books.
However, no matter how positive and sincere you are in your posts, your book will remain a pile of drafts that never sees the light of day without the right publisher.
Luckily, we are here to help by guiding you every step of the way to ensure that your book's quality is top-notch and you get to keep all the royalties. Remember it is never too late; it took JK Rowling 12 rejections and seven years to publish "Harry Potter!" Just keep pushing forward!
