Blogging on Instagram: Engagement Writing on One of the World’s Best Social Media Platforms

by Terri Nakamura

“If you are a writer, blogger or social media marketer, you will find blogging on Instagram the most gratifying channel for expression and interaction.”

Most of us see Instagram strictly as a tool for sharing photo or video content but, after blogging for many years, author Terri Nakamura noticed that her blog-style posts on Instagram would consistently deliver increased feedback and engagement. Realizing an opportunity, Terri moved to curate more long-format content for Instagram, finding success and genuine connections along the way.

Blogging on Engagement Writing on One of the World’s Best Social Media Platforms is your personal guide to effective engagement writing on Instagram. Meticulously detailed and descriptive, the book teaches how to craft images and captions to foster real interaction; growing your follower base organically while consistently delivering value to fans. Terri brings in research from social media industry leaders as well as the voices of influencers both large and small who love using Instagram to blog. Explore their stories and more as Terri invites you into the world of blogging on Instagram.

290 pages, Paperback

Published August 25, 2021

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really interesting read! There was information that was so intriguing and I loved learning about. Some pieces were definitely things someone could already know if they have been around Instagram for a while - seemingly this is geared more towards people who haven't used it a lot or are looking to get some help with their platform. But I think this book also has some really great tips for small business owners who rely heavily on Instagram, or for anyone who is unsure how to build their following. I've actually recommended it to a couple friends for these two reasons!

[Jen Welsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

super helpful

I’ve always had the sense that instagram could be used to deepen connections and community and this book shows how that is true. This book contains so many tangible ways to do that and includes step-by-step guidance. Read this over a weekend and really enjoyed it.

[Tim Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terri Nakamura has written a book about blogging on Instagram.

I mean, we all know that Instagram is all about photos, so how on earth can you blog on the platform?

Terri does and she has been a big success in doing this and in this book she shares her secrets on how you can be a success as well. I highly recommend that you check out Terri Nakamura on social media and you will see from the high levels of engagement she gets, she is a star and knows what she is talking about!

I met Terri in 2019 in Seattle where she floated the idea of her book, I was part of the crowdsourcing campaign that she ran to fund the book. I was also asked to help and provide my advice to the beta copies. I also provided her with this quote for the book

“This is the book that all social media experts will tell you should never have been written. Instagram is for posting photos. What Terri has come up with is truly amazing — some would say she has made the impossible, possible.”

If you are looking to take your social media to another level I highly recommend this book.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books offers us something we desperately need in a time when social media can be seen as something that divides people. One of the messages of this smart, funny and thoughtful book is how we can connect to others, and the incredible rewards of being a part of an Instagram community. The writing is friendly, the author is incredibly knowledgeable and has done all her homework to make things easier for the reader to launch into Instagram blogging. Well organized, consistently entertaining and warm, there are many of the author’s own personal stories and those of others who use Instagram. You cannot help but feel, at every turn, that the author is rooting you on to succeed in trying this venture, and that kind of encouragement is something we can all use!

[Judex Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terri Nakamura’s book ‘Blogging on Instagram: Engagement Writing on One of the World’s Best Social Media Platforms’ couldn’t have come at a better time to help me to work out a new road map for blogging on IG. Super useful tips on hashtags, staying consistent with your brand (moniker/name) and the resource chapter alone is gold for those who are stuck for images or text. Well written in conversational style. To quote Terri Nakamura, “Maybe you don’t feel like you need a book to do this, but in learning to cook, I found it was easier to start with a recipe. Then, based on the outcome, I added some spices and left out ingredients to suit my tastes. So, in a way, you can think of this book as your Instagram blogging cookbook.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

For those of you that don't know Terri, she practically invented the word "viral." She's been studying, implementing and crafting the fine art of social media engagement and algorithms for way more than a decade -- long before any of us had even heard the word Twitter or Instagram. Little do the rest of us know, but there is not only a method, but a literal language that is used when engaging with social media and Terri was amongst the first to become fluent in it. She is a fabulous friend and a true cyber genius. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is ready to make their presence known online.

[Nerdybibliophilee · Rating 5 out of 5]

BLOGGING ON INSTAGRAM

For years, blogs have been the best way for people to consume content. The future is no different. It seems like a great career. Terri Nakamura has come up with such an insightful book “Blogging on Instagram” where she has talked about how exactly one can use Instagram professionally. Now a days, Instagram is not a mere platform to post photos and videos, rather there are a hell lot of benefits of blogging on Instagram. If used the right way, Instagram can be the best place to grow your audience. the book is loaded with certain hacks, tips, and tricks to follow for the upcoming Instagram bloggers. The author incorporates information from experts in the social media sector as well as the opinions of influential people of all sizes who like blogging on Instagram. This way, the readers can get versatile opinions and get to know a lot knowing about people and their experiences with diversified backgrounds. Totally, an extraordinary thought and a wonderful read. The narration is perfect and the book is flawless. I would recommend it especially all to the bloggers and to- be bloggers out there. Do, give it a read, it might bring turn to your profession!