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Social Media for Today's Writer Paperback – October 1, 2020

by Edie Melson (Author), DiAnn Mills (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
SOCIAL MEDIA is an important part of every writer's tool kit.

But unless a writer knows how to use it, social media can be frustrating.


Without the proper knowledge, writers can waste both time and effort.

WHILE THERE'S NOT a one-size-fits-all answer to using social media to build connections with readers, there are principles that apply to all circumstances to help writers connect with their audience.


This book will help every writer􀀓no matter where they are on the publishing path􀀓use social media to build effective connections and expand their reach.

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  3. Publication date
    October 1, 2020
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.32 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    194670850X
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1946708502
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Building platform can be overwhelming. In Social Media for Today's Writer, Edie Melson and DiAnn Mills break down the various social media platforms and strategies into simple terms with easy-to-follow steps. Grab a Diet Coke or a mug of steaming java and settle in for some conversational teaching that will make you feel like you can conquer the social media mountain.~Bethany Jett, multi-award-winning author and marketing strategist

No matter where you are in your social media journey-- beginner or expert--this book can help you improve your social media presence. Authors Edie Melson and DiAnn Mills have packed a wealth of information into Social Media for Today's Writer. Because they're writers too, Melson and Mills understand the struggle to balance writing and marketing. With this book, they provide step-by-step tips to help writers manage social media and overcome the lie of "you have to do it all." Forget about putting this book on your bookshelf--keep it near your computer while you work through each chapter to develop your unique social media plan. ~Beth K. Vogt, award-winning author of the Thatcher Sisters Series

Social Media for Today's Writer is indispensable! Trusted publishing authorities Edie Melson and DiAnn Mills bring their combined extensive knowledge and experience to show writers how to navigate essential social media platforms. Melson and Mills reveal how each forum works, illuminating how to assure every post delivers the sharpest influence. This approachable and powerful book helps authors maximize their social media efforts to gain the most significant impact, and how to appear on each platform to great success. I highly recommend Social Media for Today's Writer as the go-to source for authors to employ and to retain in their professional libraries. ~Tamela Hancock Murray, Literary Agent, The Steve Laube Agency

In publishing, who you know is almost as important as what you know (or sell). Social media is an important part of our work as writers to give us connections. In Social Media for Today's Writer, Edie Melson and DiAnn Mills give us the details. ~W. Terry Whalin, Editor and Bestselling Author @terrywhalin 10 Publishing Myths

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DiAnn Mills (diannmills.com) & Edie Melson (ediemelson.com) know the importance of effective social media. They also have the proven engagement and numbers to back up their expertise. And they know how to show other writers how to do what they do.

As co-directors of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and the Mountainside Publishing Retreats, DiAnn and Edie bring much more to the table than their combined half-century of writing expertise. They exhibit a proven passion to equip writers today. Individually and together, they have encouraged thousands of writers as they stay true to the call of "changing the world one writer at a time".

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bold Vision Books (October 1, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 140 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 194670850X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1946708502
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.32 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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    DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She weaves memorable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels. DiAnn believes every breath of life is someone’s story, so why not capture those moments and create a thrilling adventure?

    Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards, the Golden Scroll, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests.

    DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, an active member of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. DiAnn continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.

    DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.

    Learn about all of DiAnn’s books and connect with DiAnn @ diannmills dot com.

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    Find your voice, live your story…is the foundation of Edie Melson’s message, no matter if she’s writing for fiction readers, parents, military families, creatives or other writers. As an author, blogger, and speaker she’s encouraged and challenged audiences across the country and around the world. Her numerous books reflect her passion to help others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives.

    She’s a leading professional within the publishing industry and travels to numerous conferences as a popular keynote, writing instructor and mentor. Her blog for writers, The Write Conversation, reaches thousands each month and has been named a Writer’s Digest Top 101 Websites for Writers. She’s the director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, a board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association and the Social Media Director for Southern Writers Magazine.

    She married the love of her life 38+ years ago and together they’ve raised three sons. Besides writing, Edie can often be found hiking in the out-of-doors with her camera slung across her back and her husband at her side.

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Customers find the book easy to understand and follow, with one mentioning it's packed with helpful tips for writers. Moreover, the information quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how it helps readers develop a social media game plan. Additionally, customers appreciate the book's content, with one describing it as a must-have for a writer's personal library.

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DiAnn Mills and Edie Melson have taken the social media language and broken it down into easy-to-understand lingo for the seasoned writer and the novice one, also. As a longtime attendee of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, I’ve learned much from these two conference directors over the years about the writing journey. Mills and Melson have a wealth of knowledge about the industry, and now I’m so excited to have their social media expertise in one handy publication. I’ve already underlined sentences, starred paragraphs, and dog-eared pages. It’s a must for the writers’ personal library! -Julie Lavender, author of 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories (Revell/Baker Publishing)
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  • John Riddle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Every writer will benefit from this awesome book!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020
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    As the author of 35 books, I know how important it is for a writer to use social media to promote themselves and their works. I have read other books and articles about how writers need to embrace social media in order to succeed, but nothing has come close to the information, advice and tips that are presented in this book. Each chapter is written in easy to understand terms, and helps the reader develop a social media game plan that works for them. Whether you are a new writer, or one who has been around the block for awhile, I highly recommend "Social Media for Today's Writer!"
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  • Tammy K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great help with your social media!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2023
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    For writers and speakers who must utilize social media to reach their tribe, this book gives easy and actionable steps to strengthen their social media presences. If you're a writer or speaker, you know you need to be on social media - I recommend you get this book to help you get there without trying to figure it all out by yourself.
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  • Julie Lavender
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for a writer's personal library
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020
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    DiAnn Mills and Edie Melson have taken the social media language and broken it down into easy-to-understand lingo for the seasoned writer and the novice one, also. As a longtime attendee of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, I’ve learned much from these two conference directors over the years about the writing journey. Mills and Melson have a wealth of knowledge about the industry, and now I’m so excited to have their social media expertise in one handy publication. I’ve already underlined sentences, starred paragraphs, and dog-eared pages. It’s a must for the writers’ personal library!
    -Julie Lavender, author of 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories (Revell/Baker Publishing)
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020
    DiAnn Mills and Edie Melson have taken the social media language and broken it down into easy-to-understand lingo for the seasoned writer and the novice one, also. As a longtime attendee of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, I’ve learned much from these two conference directors over the years about the writing journey. Mills and Melson have a wealth of knowledge about the industry, and now I’m so excited to have their social media expertise in one handy publication. I’ve already underlined sentences, starred paragraphs, and dog-eared pages. It’s a must for the writers’ personal library!
    -Julie Lavender, author of 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories (Revell/Baker Publishing)
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  • Dr. Paula L. Boire
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2022
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    A great tool for writers seeking to improve their social media skills and trim prep time to a minimum. Engagingly written, easy to understand, very helpful. Kudos to the authors.
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  • John Grigsby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2022
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    As a seasoned social media expert I thought there is no way these ladies can teach me anything. WRONG !
    I found each chapter to be helpful for me. Such good wisdom and insights for today’s writer.
    Thank you ladies!
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  • Susan Anderson Misey
    5.0 out of 5 stars How NOT To Be the Bane of Potential Readers on Social Media
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022
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    Wow! This is just what I needed as a writer of a certain age. In my family/friend-life, I am fairly adept at social media and yet a somewhat reluctant poster. (We all have peops in our life who overpost and share questionable material, which makes us proceed with caution, eh?) So when I thought about how I can start posting as a soon-to-be debut novelist, it gave me pause. I'm overwhelmed by the how, what, when, where to post. This book covers it all and has given me a better idea how to structure my approach to it and what on earth to say that will not be self-serving. Highly recommend.
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  • Barbara Latta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and easy to follow
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020
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    I learned new things about social media while reading this book despite the workshops and webinars I have attended in the past. It is easy to read and follow and provides steps to take for taking inventory of social media platforms you already use or if you are just getting started.
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  • Linda Lyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Writers
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021
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    This book is packed with helpful tips for writers whether they are new to social media or who just want to make the most out of it. I have a ton of notes for how to improve my social media presence without getting lost in the weeds. Awesome resource for an writer!
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  • Rev. Jennifer Turner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Social Media Wisdom!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2024
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    This book is so good and impactful I kept one for myself and then bought it again to give away.
    Edie shares insights that has taken her years to learn. And for as much as she is a great teacher in this book, she is also your cheerleader. She comes alongside you and walks you through the ins and outs of social media and keeps you safe along the way.
    Thanks Edie!
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