 Regardless of what you write, you should be comfortable using social media. Authors of fiction and nonfiction are expected to do a lot of their own marketing, and social media is a great (and free) way to accomplish this. It's also a quick, easy way to build an author platform and show your potential agent and editor who you are, because they will definitely Google you. After your book is picked up for publication, you can do a lot, including cover reveals, unboxings, or ARC giveaways, to promote your book, but what do you do while you're still drafting your novel or looking for an agent? 5 Posts Aspiring Writers Can (and Should) Make on Social Media Your Writing Process Whether you're a plotter or a pantser, sharing your writing process shows your potential agent and editor that you take your craft seriously. Even better, there's no wrong way to go about the process, so you have nothing to lose. You can share your Scrivener overview, your color-coded index cards, a whiteboard Post-Its, or whatever keeps you creating. Hobbies or Pets Sharing your hobbies is a way to potentially make new writer friends who share the same interests and show what you like to do when you're not writing. It also gives you something to talk about that isn't writing, which can help you de-stress on days when writing isn't going as well as you'd like. What You're Reading Great writers are also great readers. Since you're already reading, why not post about it? One evergreen tip when sharing books on your personal social media as a writer is to only share books you like, but if you choose to talk about a book you didn't like, don't tag the author. Invitations to Your Events Are you speaking at a conference? Participating in a pickleball tournament? Looking for another person to play bar trivia? Consider inviting local writers (or enthusiastic readers) to join you. It's a chance for real-time conversations that could lead to new friendships. Interesting or Important Links When I worked as a librarian, my mentor gave me some advice about buying books: If you think it looks interesting, buy it for the collection, because someone else in the community will probably find it interesting, too. If you find an article, post, or picture interesting, share it, even if it's completely unrelated to your book.  Attend a Writers Conference in 2026:
 This post is by Carlie Webber, a certified professional editor and former literary agent currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Pepperdine University. Her favorite genres to read and edit include MG, YA, mystery, thriller, suspense, horror, and contemporary fiction.
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