If you’re an author engaging in social media but struggling to build a growing community, then people probably don’t regard you as interesting. You’re lost in the mix of more appealing authors who are getting attention. So, your goal should be to magnify the best parts of your book and your author expertise. Use your strengths to make people want to stay connected with you. For example, below is a list of ways to attract a following based on the genre of books that you write:
- Non-fiction advice, how-to, textbooks: Deliver clear answers to common problems.
- Biographies, reference: Provide insight into historical or current events.
- Fiction, romance, chick-lit: Generate intense feelings of emotion or passion.
- Gift books, children’s, religious: Serve as a constant source of encouragement.
- Memoirs, comedy: Supply a unique sense of humor and wit.
- Science fiction, young adult, crime: Create a feeling of fear, wonder, or suspense.
- Business, political commentary: Express counterintuitive opinions that challenge the status quo.
This list is just a sample of the diverse ways that any fiction or non-fiction author could draw attention to their name and their books. You might choose to rely on one approach build interest. Or, you could combine several styles to help capture an audience. The point is to establish yourself as someone who is as interesting and worth following. You don’t have to change your personality. Rather, be yourself. But, give people a reason to like you, respect your skills, and want more of who you are.
