Guest Expert: Laurel Marshfield This year, Facebook topped 550 million members. If it were a country, Facebook would be the third largest in the world (ahead of the United States, in fourth place with a mere 309 million). Impressive numbers, but why should that interest authors – interest you as an author? Here’s why. If […]
Five Ways Authors Can Promote Books on Facebook
Expert: Dana Lynn Smith Facebook is the second most popular website in the U.S. (after Google), accounting for about 10 percent of all online usage. Bottom line: if your potential customers are on Facebook, you should be there too. Here are some suggestions for getting the most from this powerful networking tool: 1. It’s amazing […]
Getting Social Without Getting Out from Behind Your Computer
Expert: Carolyn Howard-Johnson This article is for writers. It is especially for shy writers but anyone who has been putting off joining Facebook will benefit. I’ll tell you right up front. I’m a Facebook fan. And I hate the idea of being a fan of anybody or anything. I’m a fan because I know Facebook […]
How Authors Can Use Facebook Pages for Their Book Marketing
Expert: Phyllis Zimbler Miller With over 500 million members worldwide Facebook is a social media giant. And, as such, this is one online place that book authors should definitely be hanging out. First, though, let’s clarify a couple of things because Facebook is very sensitive to misuse of its site. The number one thing to […]