Today, I wanted to write about the importance and pain in the ass, social media is for Authors, Writers and other Creatives. Social media is where we connect, or at least attempt to, our audience by accumulating Followers. I also found a community, which I greatly appreciate and feel lucky to have found! I have always been hesitant about having a social media presence due to bad past experiences (plus, I also value my privacy.) But, once I began to put myself out there, I slowly found some success!
My success, however, isn’t necessarily book sales, although I do get those on occasion. But because I am very open and honest on my Facebook and Instagram Authors Pages. my Followers get to know the real me, my thought process and even my personal life. I’ve had people say that I was a “breath of fresh air” and I think to myself, Thank God my crazy is funny. Yup, I’m a funny bitch if I do say so myself. And I think that’s what keeps people intrigued and entertained. After all, my main objective is to sell books yet offer edutainment to my writing community.
There are a few drawbacks to social media though. Shadow bans, where our posts go to the bottom of people’s feeds. Follow for follow and “count me in” people, who are annoying AF, but at the same time, I appreciate them following me. See? A blessing and a curse. Sometimes, my posts receive comments that are unpurposefully triggering and I get sad or upset. I’ve also been told, because I share so much, that my page is unprofessional. And to that I say, Show me what TF a professional page looks like? Because I’m gonna curse, that's how I talk. I’m going to talk about my day and my struggles and triumphs. What else am I supposed to do besides inundate my followers with my books?
With all that said, I wouldn’t change this experience for the world! The universe has provided me and sent people to teach me, because I learn from y’all’s too! We help each other and there is no, to my perception, hate, animosity or jealousy. I’m always going to be happy and encourage my fellow authors and if I’m able to offer advice or help in any way, it makes me feel good. As the writing community, we are all going through the same shit. Trying to be heard, making connections and sales. So, I will always be available as much as I can. My own mental and physical health issues sometimes get in the way. That doesn't mean I’m not here, cheering y’all’s on! Until next time, my Loves..
XO T 💜