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November 7, 2022

Is Social Media Holding You Back?

Roadblocks are everywhere and social media is no exception. Many times good things and especially neutral things can become bad things. The average amount of time spent on social media in 2022 has grown to 2 hours and 27 minutes per day. Let's be honest with each other. How much of that time is productive? Yeah. My thoughts exactly. If we're not careful, social media can become a roadblock in life. Social media, while at it's core is just a tool, is powerful enough to affect our attitude and decisions, even going as far as becoming a trigger to addictive, compulsive, or dangerous behavior.

February 2, 2021

How Branding and Storytelling Help Writers Build Audience Trust

Great communication shapes everything—from marketing campaigns and brand messaging to books, websites, and social media posts. Few people have seen both sides of that equation as closely as author, illustrator, and communications professional Shay Fan. Having worked in branding, public relations, content strategy, and publishing, Shay has spent years studying how people connect with ideas, stories, and each other. In this interview, she shares lessons on communication, audience trust, branding, storytelling, publishing, and what creators can learn from both the corporate and creative worlds.

September 10, 2020

Easy Ways to Increase Your Social Media Engagement

Have you ever posted something you thought was insightful, funny, helpful, or meaningful only to watch it disappear without a single comment, like, or share? Most people have. Whether you're using X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, or another platform, low engagement can feel discouraging. We spend time crafting posts, sharing ideas, and putting a small piece of ourselves into the world, hoping someone will connect with it. Yet many posts receive little response while others seem to spread effortlessly. The reason is often simpler than people think. Many social media users approach posting as a form of expression, while engagement is created through interaction. Understanding the difference between expressing a thought and inviting a conversation can dramatically improve how people respond to your content. If you're looking to increase social media engagement without being fake, manipulative, or constantly chasing algorithms, these simple principles can help you create content that encourages meaningful interaction and stronger connections with your audience.

August 23, 2019

How to Write a Social Media Bio That Attracts the Right Audience

One of the biggest complaints I hear from writers is writing the perfect twitter bio. Most would settle for just a decent bio! Even authors who have published books struggle when it comes to boiling down their life to 160 characters. So, I did some research for you from my 12,000 Twitter followers to bring you the best tips in crafting a Twitter bio you'll be proud of.

August 20, 2019

How to Grow Your X (Twitter) Following Through Engagement and Consistency

One of the largest hurdles for creatives in gaining exposure for their awesome work is building a social media platform. For the #WritingCommunity, other social media platforms pale in comparison to the support, encouragement, and advice given daily on Twitter. Starting at zero, many authors and illustrators struggle to find even a couple hundred followers, let alone 5,000. Here's an effective strategy I used to climb all the way up from zero to 5,000. It worked for me and will work for you.