Exhausted – 11/25
Waddup, waddup.
I’m borderline unconscious as I write this, so forgive me. I’ve had somewhere between 1 – 2 1/2 hours of sleep in the last 24 hours. But they say you must post consistently, so I’ll see what I can come up with.
Since I hit that “publish for pre-order” button for Master a month or so ago, I’ve made a daily effort to expand my social media presence. As of right now, every post I make goes to my Twitter, Goodreads, Facebook, and Tumblr accounts. I still would like to link up with Amazon, Google+, and Linked-in(why not).
I’ve yet to reap the rewards of branching out, as connecting with new followers takes just as much effort and time as writing a new post each day (Though I should mention a sweet German fan did order Master because she read my Goodreads posts each day).
One thing I’ve noticed is how smooth and valuable WordPress is in comparison with other social media sites. Goodreads is first and foremost a place for readers, which initially led me to believe it would be a paradise for writers. Unfortunately, the bloggers on this platform are most interested in discussing the books they are currently reading. In other words, nobody signs into Goodreads with the intention of checking out an unknown user’s blog. The platform does not exist for this purpose.
I’m brand new to Tumblr, but so far it offers hope. My only concern is that I do not know whether you can comment on blog posts yet. The reblog and ‘like’ options seem to be the favorite choices among bloggers here.
Twitter is cool because you can send out 140 character tweets and shamelessly promote your book to followers. This is also the downside of Twitter – it’s quickly morphing into a giant ad-machine, in my humble opinion.
I think Facebook is a great place for writers. Everyone has a personal Facebook page (aside from me), so blogging on here helps you connect with true fans. One of the downsides of blogging strictly on WordPress is that you’re building a following of other writers – meaning you’re connecting with people who share a common interest, but are more interested in promoting their own work than reading the works of their competitors.
I know I’m tired because my grammar has gone to shit. I will post a better, more informative post tomorrow… Peace.
Thomas M. Watt
