I am posting half a day early because there is a 24-hour, short story contest opening today run by Writers Weekly, a publisher and one of my favorite sources of "what-not-to-do" examples of bad query letters.

https://24hourshortstorycontest.com/

Danielle Hampson of The Authors Show (a fantastic promotional venue) shares some great "what-to-do" advice for navigating Facebook.

"Create a Captivating Author Page

Establish a professional Facebook author page with an engaging profile picture, cover photo, and concise bio. It should exude your unique writing persona and a link to your book interview.

 

Engage through Meaningful Content

Craft compelling and shareable posts. Include posts that mention your interview each time it is featured in a broadcast. Pose thought-provoking questions, share book excerpts, and host Q&A sessions to foster engagement with your followers.

 

Leverage Facebook Groups

Join and actively participate in relevant Facebook groups. Engage in book-related discussions, provide valuable insights, and subtly introduce your book interview when appropriate.

 

Host Facebook Live Events

Arrange live author readings, behind-the-scenes glimpses, or interactive Q&A sessions on your page. Mention your book interview and provide a link if appropriate. Live events can enhance your connection with readers.

 

Encourage User-Generated Content

Motivate readers to post reviews, share their reading experiences, create fan art related to your book or post comments about your interview.  Acknowledging and sharing user-generated content builds a loyal community."

 

More tomorrow... perhaps.

All the best,

Rowena Cherry