Alison Lawrence
Minstrel
Any thoughts, challenges? Pros and cons for writers.
Which is why I post to FB book groups - that is where the readers are. And there are quite a few dedicated to fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and variants thereof.I think social media is just something with a shelf life. How 20 somethings are using Facebook today? Probably not as many as were when 20 years ago. I think all of them will run a pattern of being hot for a while, and then drifting down as something else takes over.
I dont know them all, but there are a lot. I don't have the energy for it. I dread the idea of going on tik tok and instagram. I barely want to use my facebook.
Well this is meThey probably avoid social media and just use their kindles.
Groups. They are more dedicated, and you can connect with others that are interested in your niche.I think social media is just something with a shelf life. How 20 somethings are using Facebook today? Probably not as many as were when 20 years ago. I think all of them will run a pattern of being hot for a while, and then drifting down as something else takes over.
I dont know them all, but there are a lot. I don't have the energy for it. I dread the idea of going on tik tok and instagram. I barely want to use my facebook.
I understand totally. Also, as far as I can see, a large number of older folks use FB now. Also a horrible amount of spammers and weirdos. I agree with Thinker x that groups are better if you want to connect with readers and writers. What we as writers need to take into account is the amount of time it all takes.I think social media is just something with a shelf life. How 20 somethings are using Facebook today? Probably not as many as were when 20 years ago. I think all of them will run a pattern of being hot for a while, and then drifting down as something else takes over.
I dont know them all, but there are a lot. I don't have the energy for it. I dread the idea of going on tik tok and instagram. I barely want to use my facebook.
What kind of posts do you make? These groups are mostly allergic to anything they perceive as self-promotion.Which is why I post to FB book groups - that is where the readers are. And there are quite a few dedicated to fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and variants thereof.