{"product_id":"twitter-for-authors-beth-barany-9781489508102","title":"Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers","description":"\"In \u003ci\u003eTwitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers\u003c\/i\u003e, Beth Barany has created a valuable resource for writers new to Twitter as well as experienced Twitter users. \u003cb\u003eShort, succinct chapters fit easily into a writer's busy schedule.\u003c\/b\u003e The activities at the end of each chapter help the reader apply the knowledge to his or her own life. Readers will come away with a better understanding of what their goals are for using Twitter and how best to achieve those goals in a time efficient manner. All while having fun!\"-Vanessa Kier, Author of bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Surgical Strike Unit series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial media book marketing is key to building your author platform and to selling more books.\u003c\/b\u003eFor many authors, the idea of sharing themselves with the world through Twitter and other social media platforms can be petrifying. But in \u003ci\u003eTwitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers\u003c\/i\u003e, you will discover simple ways to connect with your audience and potential readers. In this easy-to-read guide, written by a shy writer, novelist and teacher, Beth Barany, you'll find the \u003cb\u003econfidence and encouragement\u003c\/b\u003e to step into social media and the how-to steps on what to say, how to find your followers, and how to present yourself in 140 characters or less.With a focus on Twitter, the author takes you through the principles you need to understand to make this medium useful to your writing career.\u003cstrong\u003eChapters cover such topics as how to: \u003c\/strong\u003e-- Set up your Twitter profile-- Get comfortable with Twitter-- Craft messages to get your potential readers curious-- Build your network on Twitter-- Use special tools like hashtags and chats-- Get examples of what other writers say on Twitter-- Make best use of your Twitter time-- Use Twitter to build your author career even before you're publishedDelivered in 20 short chapters, \u003cb\u003eTwitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers\u003c\/b\u003e is designed to be read and then acted upon, so you can build your audience and your author brand today.\"There are many books on marketing your books out there but this is one of the best... I like Twitter for Authors because it has more content than most of its competitors and takes you right from opening your Twitter account to setting up social and writers networks.\" -- Richard Schwindt\"The vast majority of people on Twitter are just wasting time. Their Twitter activity is not generating significant new sales for their business. In this one-of-a-kind book, Barany provides \u003cb\u003etactical guidance specifically for fiction authors\u003c\/b\u003e, designed to expand their reach and further their careers. This is a 'must read' for fiction writers navigating the often confusing world of social media.\"-Patrick Schwerdtfeger, Author of \u003ci\u003eMarketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e Anarchy, Inc.: Profiting in a Decentralized World with Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain\u003c\/i\u003e\"I believe that \u003cb\u003eTwitter is essential for authors\u003c\/b\u003e and this quick guide will help remove some of that fear you may have about embracing this powerful social network. If you're looking for an easy primer for getting started, this is it!\" -Stephanie Chandler, Author of \u003ci\u003eThe Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan\u003c\/i\u003e and Founder of NonFictionAuthorsAssociation.com\"If you think that social media and online marketing are only for techies, kids, and super-geniuses, Beth is here to help. \u003ci\u003eTwitter For Authors\u003c\/i\u003e holds your hand and walks you gently through the start-up phase, reassuring you each step of the way... about how to \u003cb\u003eexpand your platform as an author\u003c\/b\u003e and sell more books!\"-Bryan Franklin, Global Top 1% Business Coach for Entrepreneurs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beth Barany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1489508104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781489508102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Beth Barany","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48435256066303,"sku":"9781489508102","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eb38e1d7-bc0a-4d55-a688-d18f97694322.jpg?v=1777149225","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/twitter-for-authors-beth-barany-9781489508102","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}