In the constantly evolving online landscape, it can be difficult to keep up on how to avoid the threats out there. GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) is a leading legal services and civil rights organization dedicated to justice and equality for LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV. We’re passing along some tips from their new Digital Safety Guide on the best ways to protect your personal information.
With almost twenty years of history, YouTube remains at the forefront of video sharing on the internet. Naturally, it has garnered audiences for many different topics, but YouTube’s bookish community in particular is thriving. Since the platform is such a frequently used tool for consumers, authors can leverage it to connect with new readers.
The landscape for social media platforms has undergone a lot of changes in the last few years. In the rush, a few new platforms have risen to the surface. Check out this mini guide to some of these new platforms, and some best practices to help you find your footing if your curiosity is piqued!
Finding out where to show up online can be tricky. Minaa B. is a mental health educator, an entrepreneur, and the author of Owning Our Struggles, and she has maintained a presence online for over a decade. As she developed her audience across many diverse social platforms (including podcasts and newsletters), she’s become an expert at finding out how best to use her energy online and when to walk away from a platform that doesn’t match her style. Read on to learn more about her journey and her advice for any authors unsure where to find their niche online.
The last time we checked in on Meta’s newest platform, Threads, it was early in its development. Now that it’s past its first birthday and has more than 200 million active users, we’re going over some of the new (and upcoming) features built to help creators get the best experience out of the app.
If you are an author interested in connecting with potential readers and other authors on social media, there is a host of platforms you may consider. Instagram and TikTok are great places to start because of their large reader communities, but have you considered LinkedIn? Often remembered only as the platform for job connections, LinkedIn can be a great place to promote your author career as well, no matter what genre you write.
So, you’ve been alerted that your ebook is on sale at a certain vendor. Ebook sales can be great opportunities to hype your book and encourage potential readers to check it out. Before you take to your socials, here are a few tips to make sure the promotion is a success!
In June, Author University hosted Canva experts Zehra Kayi and Heather Brown for a presentation on how authors can leverage Canva for their social media needs. Zehra Kayi shares six tips for the best ways a beginner can get the most out Canva’s free offerings.
If you’ve started a newsletter, you may be wondering: How do I grow it from here? In this article, we offer several strategies for getting the word out organically and bringing in new subscribers without having to resort to paid advertising.
Whether you’re an Instagram pro or a TikTok novice, every author can benefit from the free in-app tools, resources, and analytics that social media platforms make available to their users. Read on for our best tips on how to use these offerings to level up your social media presence! Read more