20 TikTok Video Prompts for Authors

20 TikTok Video Prompts for Authors - Build Your Book Brand & Connect with Readers

Are you an author trying to grow your presence on TikTok but not sure what to post? Whether you're promoting a novel, sharing writing tips, or documenting your creative journey, this guide is packed with 20 fun, engaging video ideas that will help you show up with confidence on #BookTok.

Inside, you'll find prompts to help you:

📚 Share your story and introduce your book

✍️ Show your writing process and creative rituals

📖 Tease your book in ways that attract new readers

🎭 Create relatable content that connects with writers and book lovers alike

Perfect for indie authors, fiction writers, poets, or anyone building their brand as a storyteller. These prompts are quick to film and easy to personalize, no dancing required (unless you want to).