(Last updated May 1, 2019)
This resource page is for attendees for my SCBWI Social Media Masterclass at the Marvelous Midwest conference.
MY TWITTER RESOURCES:
Twitter Guide For Authors and Illustrators (some outdated info)
List of agents who represent kidlit/YA
List of art directors and creative directors
List of children's kidlit/YA editors and editorial assistants
PROMOTION TIPS & TOOLS
The Art Of The Cover Reveal - Penguin Random House news for authors
ARCs and ARC-Sharing Groups - by Jarrett Lerner
DaysOfTheYear.com and NationalDayCalendar.com
**See note - Tweetdraw - for choosing a random RT (*** Updated June 13, 2019: Unfortunately it looks like Tweetdraw is under new management, and you can only use the service if you sign in with your Twitter login info. Until I know more about the management company, I can no longer recommend this. ***)
How to take a screenshot - tips on Take-A-Screenshot.org. Click tab that applies to your device.
Animated GIF resources - GIPHY - Hootsuite's Guide (incl tips on how to create an animated GIF in Photoshop) -
SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES
Always Up-To-Date Guide To Social Media Image Sizes: by Kevin King on Sprout Social
The Perfect Twitter Header Size & Template For 2019: on Learn.G2Crowd.com
The Perfect Facebook Cover Photo Size & Best Practices (2019 Update): on Blog.snappa.com
TIME MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TIPS
Managing your time on social media - by Emily Hughes and Sophie McNeill, Penguin Random House blog (was posted in 2014, so some of the content is a bit outdated)
6 apps and programs that'll help limit your time on social media - by Kristine Cannon on SheKnows.com
RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS AND THOSE WHO SHARE IMAGES
Find out if your art or photos hve been stolen, with Google Reverse image: short video by artist Brad Hines
STATS
Top 15 most popular social networks - Digital Information World, Jan/2019
Most famous social network sites worldwide as of Jan/2019 - Statista
RESOURCES FOR SPECIFIC SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
FACEBOOK:
Facebook For Authors: Getting Started Guide - by Jane Friedman
3 simple ways to engage on your Author Facebook Page - by Caitlin Muir on AuthorMedia.com
Facebook Live For Authors - Tips for a Basic Live Q&A
How to create a Facebook Author Page (2017) - on WrittenWordMedia.com
The 4 Best Types Of Facebook Ads For Authors (2017) - by Andrea Vahl
Facebook survey of authors re: ad effectiveness for selling books
Facebook Cheat Sheet (dimensions of cover image etc.)
TWITTER:
A Guide To Twitter Moments (and here's a fun example from comic writer, Tom Taylor)
Using Twitter Lists - Twitter Help Center
Using Twitter - posts by Linda Parkinson-Hardman
Tools for scheduling tweets: Hootsuite, Sproutsocial, SocialOomph, FutureTweets
I use ManageFlitter to sometimes unfollow inactive accounts.
Using Twitter search - from Twitter Help Center
The Ultimate Writers' Guide To Twitter Pitch Contests - by Carly Watters
Most popular Twitter pitch parties for writers - by Jenner Porter
How to participate in a Twitter Pitch Party - #PBpitch PDF
PBPitch (Picture Book pitch) resources and rules
INSTAGRAM:
Linktr.ee: link page for Instagram profile. I have a paid subscription, but you can have a generic page for free.
Instagram Stories FAQ - help on Instagram site
How to use Instagram as an Author plus 10 Ways To Grow Your Account Organically - by Joanna Penn (2017)
Top 7 Ways Authors Are Using Instagram - by Adrienne Erin
YA Highwayers On Instagram - by YA Highway
10 Authors and Publishers To Follow On Instagram - BookRiot
How Authors Can Build Their Audience On Instagram - Duolit
How to use Instagram Stories
Instagram Stories FAQ: Instagram Help
Instagram Stories: How To Use It Like A Pro & Build Your Audience - Hootsuite blog
How Authors Can Use Instagram Stories: by Jenn Hanson-dePaula (2016)
How I share my Instagram photos:
PINTEREST:
Pinterest for Authors: A Beginner's Guide - by Kristen Oliphant
34 Strategic Ways You Can Use Pinterest to Market Your Book and Your Author Brand - by Kimberley Grabas
5 Ideas For Using Pinterest As An Author - by Amanda Luedeke
23 authors using Pinterest for Book Marketing & Inspiration - by Diana Urban
LINKEDIN:
Using LinkedIn - posts by Linda Parkinson-Hardman.
LinkedIn for authors, writers, playwrights, script writers, ghost writers, literary agents, publishers and distributors - by Sue Ellison
LinkedIn For Authors - by Tara R Alemany
JOINING FORCES WITH OTHER CREATORS:
Examples on Twitter: @Perfect2020PBs - @OnTheSceneIn19 - @PictureBookBuzz - @Class2k19books - @Notable19s - @newinnineteen -
ART DIRECTORS & SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CONNECTING WITH EDUCATORS AND LIBRARIANS:
On Twitter: my list of kidlit/YA librarians
Pernille Ripp - Kathy Burnette - Jillian Heise - Christina Carter - John Schu - Donalyn Miller - Colby Sharp - Matthew Winner - Travis Jonker -
Some nErDcamps: nErDcampMI (original) - nErDcampLI - nErDcampNNE - nErDcampNJ -
MISC RESOURCES:
Landing the right literary agent and the journey to get there - Katrina Moore