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6 Psychological Techniques to Help You Write Great Social Media Hooks

Buffer

The secret to engaging social media posts has been in front of you this whole time.  Copywriters call it a 'hook,' and learning how to write social media hooks can be the difference between your followers scrolling past your post or stopping in their tracks to see what you have to say.

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Why You Should Be Writing on Social Media

Jane Friedman

Join us on April 5 for the online class Write Better With Social Media. Social media doesn’t sell books in any provable way. Authors can’t get social media impact statements with their royalties, because publishers can’t get that information either. You should still be writing on social media.

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Are you building an audience of real prospects, or an audience of readers?

Nick Ursborne

As freelancers we have to get out there and build an audience. Many of us do this through creating our own websites, publishing newsletters, writing articles and networking on social media sites. What kind of audience are you building? So how do you make sure you are building an audience of prospects?

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The Platform Authors Need Now (That Isn’t Social Media)

Jane Friedman

You think of precious writing moments sucked into the gaping maw of social media. Poet and essayist Maggie Smith published in Sweet, The Rumpus, and diode before The New Yorker and The Paris Review, and her poetry and poetic tweets built an audience for her memoir, You Could Make This Place Beautiful.

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The Best Time to Post on Social Media in 2024: Times for Every Major Site

Buffer

Specific timeslots see more engagement than others, which is an important consideration in your  social media marketing strategy.   Before we get into this, an important caveat: posting your content at the ‘right’ time on social media is not the secret sauce for content success. 

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What is a Content Author?

Agency Content Writer

Whether blogs, articles, or social media content, their work informs, educates, and entertains audiences. In an era where digital communication dominates, content authors ensure messages are clear, impactful, and optimized for their audience. Who is the target audience? Where will the content be shared?

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Looking for a Content Writer: A Comprehensive Guide

Agency Content Writer

Do you need blog posts, social media updates, whitepapers, or email campaigns? Social Media Writers : Focus on content tailored to platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Whitepapers : Great for B2B audiences, showcasing industry expertise. What are your content goals?