I love what you’re doing, Sandra. Thanks for explaining it.

Sandy

Hi Sandy – I’m writing my memoir. A very unromantic, non fluffy, actually truthful account of my time living in the wonderfully up and down city of Paris. My perspective is from that of me – someone who sold everything to move to Paris for (well it’s been over a year now!) and who uses a motorised wheelchair because I have the disability of quadriplegia.

I use social media to promote my blog posts, post quirky images of things I come across during my adventures, give my two cents worth on life, promote other writers/blogs/people, share articles I read, create support networks, learn about writing and to let people know about me.

To me being a writer is not just about scribbling away in a corner. That’s why I think social media should be embraced.

Thanks, Sandra. How do you use social media to promote, and is your book fiction or nonfiction?

Sandy

Thanks, Conda. It IS hard to find the time for social media. It might help to do it at the same time every day, and to set a timer. And thinking of it terms of “just 5 minutes” might make it easier, too — you just want to spend those 5 minutes doing the right things!

Sandy

And I struggle a lot with taking time with social media promotion, like other authors.

I’m going to order the recording for that one, Joan. Thanks!

Sandy

Oh yes, I’ll be at the ASJA conference — I’m giving a workshop titled “Blogging Isn’t Dead: How to Attract Readers and Media with a Rule-Breaking Blog,” based on what I’ve learned over 11 years of blogging about senior sex at http://www.NakedAtOurAge.com and interacting with my readers/followers.

Sorry you won’t be there — I always love seeing you and learning from you.

Joan, Joan, Joan,

First, you made my day. Thank you so much for noticing. I’m so grateful for that warm feedback!

Second, I’m glad you understand how it works. Yes, somebody will occasionally buy from one of those “buy my book!” messages, but if that’s all you’re putting out there, you’ll be missing out on sales potential. I don’t mean “you” of course — I mean those who are far less informed than you. You’ve got it figured out and I know that from watching.

Third, I can’t make it to ASJA this year and I’m so bummed. Will you be there? If yes, pretend I’ve hugged you outside a workshop room!

Thanks!

Sandy

Virginia, what do you link to in your weekly articles, usually? I love LinkedIn Pulse — I’m getting lots of engagement and that’s fun — and because I include links to pages on my site, I can track traffic with Google Analytics.

If you’ve got an email opt-in offer on your site (which I recommend), you can link to that page.

Sandy