T, U , V is for....

 

TIME:

This post is about, how much time it takes to keep your blog updated and your social media. Bi weekly is good as you don't want to over do it. We all have busy lives, and time can be off a premium. The last thing you want is for your blog and social Media to take over. 

Try to plan posts and write them on days you have time to, then if you can schedule tem to post on different days during the week. 

TREATS:

Not food, lol, but things like free books, book marks, signed book plates. These can be prizes of competitions run on your blog. 

UNEXPECTED:

Talk about writers block, how to cure it (my fave is doing a interview with your characters about the part of your novel you are stuck in, also a news report...then there is also the skip ahead to another chapter you actually like), and plot holes.

USER-FRIENDLY:

Making sure that your blog and site are easily navigated, and your followers know where to find stuff.

VALUE:

Your blog should add value be it entertainment, education or inspiration.

VOICE:

Voice here means the one you write with or your writing style. While it's lovely being compared to other writers, the next whatever, whomever, it's also nice to be known for you...how you sound, how you write, your own style. 

Right, that's me all caught up...how are the rest of you doing?

See you around the web.

S is for....

 

SERIES:

If you are of a mind, and have time, as a way to keep your followers coming back for more you could write some stories, do them in chapter form, on a weekly basis...a treat for your blog followers. Or post a document link they could link into. 

SOCIAL MEDIA: 

Update all your social media with links to your blog or site pages. Social media includes

• Facebook 
• Instagram
• Bluesky
• Tick tock
• Your blog!!!!!

R IS FOR.....

 

RESEARCH:

As writerscand authors we all do copious amounts of research on various topics that we will use in our novels. On your blog use your tips for research, and how much of that your research you usually end up using. 

Also research how to create your blog, and what other authors have put on theirs. Make a list and use it as a guide. 

RESPONSIVE DESIGN:

This is that little widget that some blogs and sites have that allows you to see what they look like on your computer, tablet and phone. Handy really. 

Q is for...

 

QUAILTY:

The idea with your articles and posts on your blog is quality over quantity, ensuring that your followers have the kind of content that will have them singing your praises, and coming back to your blog, time after time. 

It's easy to just throw up posts, ramble on about what ever you feel like every day...however that wont keep your followers, they will catch on quick and not engage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The only qualifications you need to set up your blog is curiosity in learning how to use the blogging site you have chosen, and knowledge of your subject.

QUESTIONS:

A great method of interaction, is inviting your followers to ask you questions about your process. Ensure you check the comments often and answer any questions that have been asked.

QUOTE ('S):

Don't forget to share quotes from your work, or some that you like.

P is for...

 

PLOT TWISTS:

Discuss how you create shocking moments in your novel (without giving away spoilers). Followers and other writers who may find your blog would be interested in this). If you have books already published, you could maybe tell them how you came up with one of your twists if you have them in your novel.

POINT OF VIEW:

Talk about why you have used the point of view you have used and why it fits for your story. Kinda like;

Third person (he / she) most popular.

First person (I) can be difficult but is still kind of popular.

If you can't decide which one you want to use, try a paragraph or chapter in both, and whichever feels best is what you use.  

If you have done this, you can go on to explain how it worked out for you and which book you may or may not have used it on. There are other points of view you can use and discuss as well; these two, however, seem to be the most used.

PROMOTION: 

Promote your work often, but not often enough to annoy your followers. You can also share your posts on all your socials at the same time. You can pick a day that you mark off on your calendar for promotion, once a week, biweekly or monthly. Don't forget to put a widget on your blog where you can add your book cover and where people can buy it.