An online platform is important for any author who wants to sell books to more than just their personal friends and family. Even if your book isn't ready for publication yet, it's never too early to start building your platform through your website/blog, on social media, etc.
I've collected some links to articles on those topics that I hope will be helpful. Enjoy!
Jane Friedman talks about how to get started. She includes a number of links to other helpful articles on specific related topics.
14 Must-Do Social Media Tips for Authors
Laurence O'Bryan gives some quick and simple general tips, many of which are applicable to more than one type of social media.
Note that you certainly don't need to be active on every possible form of social media (and most authors don't have the time for that, anyway)! It's best to pick a few and focus your efforts on those. Here are some options to choose from, along with more articles you'll find useful when it comes to your online presence as an author. I think the titles speak for themselves.
a.) Website
How to Build the Ultimate Author Website (in 1 Hour)
Website Tips for Authors
Author Website Templates
b.) Blog
Blogs: Elements and Design
140 Tools and Resources for Building Your Author Website and/or Blog
13 Blog Post Ideas for Novelists
10 Ways to Promote Your Book on Your Blog
How to Create a Social Media Marketing Plan for Your Blog
c.) Facebook
How to Optimize Your Facebook Author Page to Sell Books
14 Ways to Promote your eBook on Facebook
d.) Twitter
Twitter 101 for Authors: Hashtags, Dos and Don'ts
8 Twitter Resources for Authors
5 Things for Authors to Tweet About (That Aren't "Buy my Book!")
e.) Pinterest
34 Strategic Ways You Can Use Pinterest to Market Your Book and Your Author Brand
From Fun to Serious: How I Use Pinterest Differently Now
f.) Instagram
Simple Instagram Tips for Authors
Top 7 Ways Authors are Using Instagram
How to Use Instagram as an Author Plus 10 Ways to Grow Your Account Organically
g.) Google+
How to Use Google+ as an Author Platform
Seven Ways Authors Can Build Online Authority with Google+
h.) Tumblr
Tumblr for Authors: How to Get Started
Tumblr 101 for Authors
Tumblr Tips for Writers
i.) YouTube
Video Marketing and YouTube Tips for Authors
Beyond Book Trailers: 4 YouTube Strategies for Authors
j.) LinkedIn
The REAL Power of LinkedIn for Authors
12 Ways to Leverage LinkedIn for Book Promotion
6 Top Tips on How to Make LinkedIn Work for Authors
b.) Blog
Blogs: Elements and Design
140 Tools and Resources for Building Your Author Website and/or Blog
13 Blog Post Ideas for Novelists
10 Ways to Promote Your Book on Your Blog
How to Create a Social Media Marketing Plan for Your Blog
c.) Facebook
How to Optimize Your Facebook Author Page to Sell Books
14 Ways to Promote your eBook on Facebook
d.) Twitter
Twitter 101 for Authors: Hashtags, Dos and Don'ts
8 Twitter Resources for Authors
5 Things for Authors to Tweet About (That Aren't "Buy my Book!")
e.) Pinterest
34 Strategic Ways You Can Use Pinterest to Market Your Book and Your Author Brand
From Fun to Serious: How I Use Pinterest Differently Now
f.) Instagram
Simple Instagram Tips for Authors
Top 7 Ways Authors are Using Instagram
How to Use Instagram as an Author Plus 10 Ways to Grow Your Account Organically
g.) Google+
How to Use Google+ as an Author Platform
Seven Ways Authors Can Build Online Authority with Google+
h.) Tumblr
Tumblr for Authors: How to Get Started
Tumblr 101 for Authors
Tumblr Tips for Writers
i.) YouTube
Video Marketing and YouTube Tips for Authors
Beyond Book Trailers: 4 YouTube Strategies for Authors
j.) LinkedIn
The REAL Power of LinkedIn for Authors
12 Ways to Leverage LinkedIn for Book Promotion
6 Top Tips on How to Make LinkedIn Work for Authors
Authors, tell me what you think about these social media options. Do you have any tips of your own or links to other resources you'd like to share? Feel free to tell us in the comments!
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