Social Media Is Not a Waste of Time
Today I have a guest post over at Writer Unboxed that debunks the myth that fiction writers don’t need to worry about developing a platform. I was inspired to offer…
Today I have a guest post over at Writer Unboxed that debunks the myth that fiction writers don't need to worry about developing a platform.
I
was inspired to offer this advice when I read a blog that told fiction writers not to worry about building an online presence—it even warned against spending too much time on social media before securing a book deal.
I'm here to tell you different: These activities are often critical to your development and success as a writer.
Jane Friedman is a full-time entrepreneur (since 2014) and has 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. She is the co-founder of The Hot Sheet, the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors, and is the former publisher of Writer’s Digest. In addition to being a columnist with Publishers Weekly and a professor with The Great Courses, Jane maintains an award-winning blog for writers at JaneFriedman.com. Jane’s newest book is The Business of Being a Writer (University of Chicago Press, 2018).
