Why Most Authors Don't Need Social Media in 2024

Contrary to what you might have heard, social media isn't a requirement for authors. You Don't Even Need to Be on Social Media to Be a Successful Author.

Is Social Media Still Useful in 2024? - by Holden Sheppard

Some writers who were established before the advent of social media just don't have it. I am envious of them. Their readerships were ...

How many of you DON'T use social media and are doing just fine ...

99 votes, 95 comments. Omg SM is so exhausting. I'm just getting my writing career launched this past year & have started a TikTok but it's ...

Do You (Still) Need an Author Website in 2024? - Medium

Social media is a fantastic resource. What can be dangerous is relying on social media alone to keep you in contact with your readers. Once you' ...

Why I Don't Maintain a Social Media Platform - Writer's Digest

Truly, not a simple dichotomy. What works for some does not necessarily work for everybody. Successful authors simply opt for paying a community ...

On being a writer and quitting social media - Rachel Rowlands

I don't think writers have to quit all social media (although that's definitely an option – plenty of authors don't have it at all). It really depends on your ...

Writing & Publishing - Is 'social media' a plus or a minus for authors?

And while there has been a large number of smaller publishers rising up who are more accepting, they don't have the power or the budget for ...

The Platform Authors Need Now (That Isn't Social Media)

You may be seeing your work dismissed for lack of clicks, low follower numbers, or just the way you divide your time—focusing more on good ...

Do writers need social media? - Quora

No, not all authors use social media to promote their work. Some authors don't feel comfortable using social media, and may prefer to focus ...

Author Platforms in 2024: What to Expect - Publishing Confidential

I've written a lot about the current state of social media concerning authors and book publishing. I had remained hopeful about some platforms.

Writers Don't Need Social Media | LitReactor

Remember, when a fellow writer tells you that social media is an absolute necessity, they aren't just giving you an economic fact, they're ...

The State of Social Media (As It Pertains To Writers In Particular)

I mean, it matters in the sense that our communities are in massive disarray. We don't have them as writers anymore, not entirely. They've been ...

How to Find New Readers on Social Media in 2024 - IngramSpark

Today, social media has erased the need for snail mail—and become a powerful marketing platform for authors in its own right. But the truth is ...

Are there any successful new authors today who don't use social ...

Some traditionally published authors who started out a long time ago and have big fan bases whose books sell well and who don't have to do ...

Can Authors Get a Book Deal Without Social Media?

When it comes to the marketing side, if you do want to be traditionally published, I've seen many posts recently from people feeling deflated or ...

The Ultimate Guide to Social Media for Writers 2024 - Kindlepreneur

It helps market our works and hopefully, gain a following that will continue to benefit from our writing. But it can also be a curse. Because of so many social ...

Social Media Best Practices for Authors in 2024 - Writers In The Storm

by Kathryn McClatchy. Most writers have a love-hate relationship with social media. It's consistently the best way to promote your author ...

Marketing Your Book Without Social Media is Totally Possible

A recurring theme with many of our clients, and most authors it seems, is the dread of social media. It makes sense too! Most authors aren't in ...

So You're an Author Without a Social Media Presence: Now What?

If you only show up when you have a book to promote, you're not going to be effective. If you only show up to talk about yourself, you're not ...

What do writers gain – and lose – when they eschew social media?

To spurn social media therefore becomes a statement of confidence in your work and in its ability to find an audience without you constantly popping up to ...