Social media is no longer for the teenyboppers alone. Whether you're looking to find a new job, network, advertise, or just reconnect with friends, it's all about social media. This topic came up at the Book Business Conference last month and apparently it was discussed at the London Book Fair as well, as posted on Publishing Talk. And Jon Reed makes an interesting point: social media can be the equalizer for the small publishers, if they only dare embrace it.
I think social media also allows new writers to gain publicity without much cost. I'm on both Facebook and GoodReads, and I've been contacted on both by new writers. Blogs can also help both the writer and the small house gain presence...and get readers to feel vested by allowing them to connect and comment.
I guess, if you think of it, fanfic and TV-based forums were the precursors to this. What do you think is next?
Until next time...which unfortunately won't be before Tuesday.
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