I read and article (complain) not long about writers who develop a social following via Facebook and Twitter mostly, if not entirely, to promote themselves. I would say the blogger was partially right. After all, that’s what authors have to do. Even big publishers expect their signed authors to go out and promote themselves. It can be time-consuming work, which obviously takes away from the true passion of an author.
So, I’m all for the authors I’ve met online who are working hard on their craft and then hoping to share their work with readers. It’s kinda what we have to do.
But . . .
Connections online are not about rising to the top by climbing over as many connections (friends and followers) online as you can get. For many of us, the people we meet online become friends in the true sense of the word as well as resources and best of all, It think, inspiration.
So, to all my inspirational friends, keep on getting your name out there!
I find it interesting how a blogger would complain about authors using social networks to promote themselves. Don’t bloggers do they same thing? (Yes, I’m a blogger). I think it would be foolish for authors NOT to use social networking as a tool. People are out there for all kinds of reasons – I don’t see how there is a right or wrong. Would love to see the original article. Cheers Renee
Renee,
Thank you for your comment. Couldn’t have said it better myself. Great website, too, btw.
Well said, Eric!
Thanks for the online connection.
Cheryl
Nice blog here. Thanks for connecting. I think the first commenter missed the point. Its about making friends on social media not being a sales person. Anyway….
Cheers!