Hello and welcome to the IWSG blog hop.
What is IWSG? Founder of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group and author Alex J Cavanaugh explains the group's purpose is "to share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!" You're invited to become a member of this supportive group.
What is IWSG? Founder of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group and author Alex J Cavanaugh explains the group's purpose is "to share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!" You're invited to become a member of this supportive group.
The group blogs the first Wednesday of every month. The list of bloggers is always available so you can hop around to the author blogs filled with humor, advice, and thought-provoking topics on writing and publishing. You can find the list of participants at Alex's IWSG page.
I was shocked to hear her talk about using Facebook not for promotions, but as the venue to get readers to your blog/website. I know I can't yell "buy my book" on Facebook or any other social media 100% of the time and turn off readers. ( I'd be so bored with that too.) But I noticed when I link my "brilliant" blog posts to Facebook, I get fewer views than if I put up some cute picture of a cat or make a stupid observation about my life. I know Facebook wants to sell ads instead of allowing a free link to my blog. I don't understand how you drive readers to the blog, or as Barb calls it--your real estate. So this advice is a conundrum for me.
Social media is all about connecting to folks and building relationships. I get that. Last week I was surprised when listening to the Blog Maven, an expert on blogging. She suggested not putting any social media links on your blog/website because you don't want the readers to be tempted to click on the link to leave your site. No social media, no blogroll, nobody leaves. This idea was new to me. I always thought the more avenues for an author to get her name out into the world, the better.
How do you use social media? Please soothe my insecurity about using social media by sharing your tips. Thank you.
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Doubts About Social Media by J.Q. Rose
My insecurity this month is my doubts about social media. With my new mystery e-book just released, I'm trying to get the word out to readers about Deadly Undertaking using social media such as Facebook, G+. and my blog. I was so sure I had a plan until I was on a chat at the Writers Chatroom on Sunday evening. The guest was Barb Drozdowich, a social media expert. |
Deadly Undertaking by J.Q. RoseAvailable now at major online booksellers. |
Social media is all about connecting to folks and building relationships. I get that. Last week I was surprised when listening to the Blog Maven, an expert on blogging. She suggested not putting any social media links on your blog/website because you don't want the readers to be tempted to click on the link to leave your site. No social media, no blogroll, nobody leaves. This idea was new to me. I always thought the more avenues for an author to get her name out into the world, the better.
How do you use social media? Please soothe my insecurity about using social media by sharing your tips. Thank you.
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This Week:
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November 3--Guest at the Helena Fairfax blog--Pumpkin Dessert Recipe
November 6--Guest at Dishin' It Out hosted by Ginger Simpson
November 6--Ginger Simpson visits the J.Q. Rose Blog
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