Comments on: Boost social media success with these 3 image types

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:37:41 +0000

I’m glad you’re doing well, Flora! Thanks for your sharing your insights again.

Sandy

By: Flora Brown

Flora Brown — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 03:08:30 +0000

Hi Sandy,

I see that in 2015 I commented that I didn’t use images much. Since then, many things have changed for me and social media.

Now I use still images, animated ones, videos and more, but most of all I study the analytics to see which ones get the most attention and engagement. I have a VA helping me now, or else it would be tough to strategize. We recently discovered that my followers love when I post an animated feature I call ShoutoutSundays where I spotlight someone re: writing/publishing and #SundayShelfies where I spotlight unique bookstores from around the world.

I get the most views on TikTok and Instagram Reels/Stories.

In spite of all I’ve discovered, I still learn a lot from your posts.

Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:15:40 +0000

In reply to Sonia Frontera. Amazing, Sonia! Have fun with it! Sandy

By: Sonia Frontera

Sonia Frontera — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:56:16 +0000

As always, your timing is exquisite. I enjoy doing graphics and I’m in desperate need to do something that is fun and productive, to boot! Excellent resources to get back in the saddle. Thank you!

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:51:31 +0000

Cat,

Wait — what? Rom-com? I only know you as a children’s book author. I’m intrigued!

How about a tipographic on how to decide if you’ll like a rom-com book? On Pinterest, you can link that image to your book on a retail site.
https://buildbookbuzz.com/selling-more-books-on-pinterest/

Or tips for writing a reader review.

Or how to dress like the character in your latest book.

You could create an infographic on rom-com trends — statistics on reader demographics, etc. — so that your fans see where they fit in.

There’s a lot of potential for all of this!

Sandy

By: Cat

Cat — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:32:54 +0000

Thanks, Sandra! Helpful as always.I’m a big Canva fan, using it and Typorama to generate quotes over images. As a rom com writer whose audience is readers, my brain hasn’t been wrapped around tips or infographics.Any suggestions how that might look?

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