Tag: social media
What were the most popular social media platforms of 2025
Despite how much we wish it weren’t true, sometimes quantity beats quality. If that is the case for you, then you might want to pick a social media platform with a lot of users. At the start of the year, these were the most populous social media platforms. Find more statistics at Statista
What an author platform is not
There can be some confusion around what exactly an author platform is or is not. Here are a few things an author platform definitely is not. An author platform is not shouting endlessly on social media Being the biggest attention grabber on social media will not, by itself, build you a platform. I see a […]
Platform building tip: Mockup a social profile for your protagonist
Here is an author platform building tip – mockup a social profile for your protagonist This is an exercise in content creation for your platform as well as getting to know your main character better. You are helping yourself to write and your readers to get invested in your character before they even see your […]
Platform building tip: Be the answer to someone’s question
Here is an author platform building tip – set aside an hour each week to seek out people with questions that you can give answers to. Not only does solving someone’s problem with a helpful answer show you to be an expert but it will draw new followers, fans, and subscribers. Why does free help […]