The walls between author, publisher, and reader are disintegrating, and fast. Now that cyberspace has brought us face to face, it’s time to talk. Social media lets you connect with your readers, meet other authors, and network with publishing professionals. However, with so many different types of social media out there, it can be hard to know where to start. Whirlabout New Media is committed to helping authors navigate the sites and communities that work best for them. Whether you’re published, self-published, or looking for the right publisher, we can help you get in on the conversation and promote yourself as an author.
Learn How To:
-maintain an active website and blog
-network with your fans or potential publishers and agents through Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites
-find the social media sites that work best for you, and how to utilize them
Lucy Softich has worked as a Social Media Marketer for RainTown Press for two years, and received her Master in Writing / Publishing, with focuses in Young Adult Literature and Social Media, from Portland State University and Ooligan Press in 2011. She believes strongly in the role social media can play in the life of an author and their work, and is committed to teaching authors how to utilize this potential.
