Category Archives: Social Media Networking

September 17, 2026 · 11:41 am

Exciting ~ Simplifying my Author Brand, URL’s and all that

I’m excited! I have a web developer who is trying to simplify my Author Brand on the internet.

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What’s Now?

Currently I have three websites in operation:

~ THIS BLOG: http://www.dianamj.wordpress.com

~WEBSITE DOT CO DOT UK: www.dianajacksonauthor.co.uk

~ WEBSITE DOT COM: http://www.dianajacksonauthor.com , run by WordPress

and an email address dianajacksonuathor@gmail.com

What Next?

My developer is going to bring all three websites under the the same roof.

http://www.dianajacksonauthor.com

What are the Advantages?

~ my sites are out of date and are difficult to read on a cell phone

~ It is easier for readers to find one site.

~ It is less confusing

~ It is more professional

~ Although my developer is doing the work, I will continue to have access to only ONE site and can update it, if and when I wish to do so

~ This bit I don’t understand is that he’s going to check SEO etc, so that I have optimised visibility, but I trust him and am so grateful. I certainly have no idea how to do this myself!

What prompted me to do this?

Oddly enough, it was one of the numerous AI generated emails touting for business. It was a hard read, and I felt I had been doing everything wrong for 16 years. Then a long serendipitous conversation with a dear friend led me to talk to her son …….

Disadvantages?

Are there any disadvantages?

Well, being creatures of habit we are often nervous of change and have questions running through our minds:

~ Will my current readers still be able to find me?

~ Will I need to update loads of sites and materials?

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May 1, 2026 · 2:42 pm

Free Advertising Advice to Budding Authors

A fellow writer said the other day,

‘It seems you can only succeed with your first novel if have a lot of money to burn.’

I mumbled some incoherent reply, but dwelt on it for a week or so. I decided I totally disagree, although I know what you do need is

time, determination, a willingness to try different avenues and a bit of personality.

Now, I have been in a bit of a lull since covid for various reasons, but many of the strategies I used before that time, are still pertinent today.

Write a blog

  • Prove to the public that you can write.
  • Keep a dialogue going.
  • Ignore the number of likes and comments, just be pleased when you get them and always reply with thanks.
  • Check stats from time to time.
  • Don’t span but be creative as to how you advertise your own book, books. (background to writing, inspiration, location, similar books.
  • Have guest authors and write reviews of other authors.

Use at least one other social media site

  • For graphics and visuals use Instagram or Pinterest
  • For reaching out to authors and readers by snappy phrases, sentences and news use Twitter, Blue Sky
  • For videos there’s TikTok
  • For a mixture there’s Facebook
  • For reaching out to professionals and being serious about your author entrepreneurship use LikedIn

All the above can be free, including writing blogs.

Substack

Explore Substack, the most recent platform on which you can even make money for your writing. Some people have changed from their blog to Substack and have paying subscribers.

In Summary

None of the above are a panacea for lacking in sales of books, or no funds to pay for adverts, (which, incidentally, you can do on many of the above platforms for greater reach) and all need consistency and enthusiasm, reaching out to fellow authors and new and existing fans and readers.

Why don’t you make is a resolution for 2026 to have a go with at least two of the above!

If not, why not?

Happy writing …

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November 28, 2025 · 10:17 am

Free Advertising Advice to Budding Authors

A fellow writer said the other day,

‘It seems you can only succeed with your first novel if have a lot of money to burn.’

I mumbled some incoherent reply, but dwelt on it for a week or so. I decided I totally disagree, although I know what you do need is

time, determination, a willingness to try different avenues and a bit of personality.

Now, I have been in a bit of a lull since covid for various reasons, but many of the strategies I used before that time, are still pertinent today.

Write a blog

  • Prove to the public that you can write.
  • Keep a dialogue going.
  • Ignore the number of likes and comments, just be pleased when you get them and always reply with thanks.
  • Check stats from time to time.
  • Don’t span but be creative as to how you advertise your own book, books. (background to writing, inspiration, location, similar books.
  • Have guest authors and write reviews of other authors.

Use at least one other social media site

  • For graphics and visuals use Instagram or Pinterest
  • For reaching out to authors and readers by snappy phrases, sentences and news use Twitter, Blue Sky
  • For videos there’s TikTok
  • For a mixture there’s Facebook
  • For reaching out to professionals and being serious about your author entrepreneurship use LikedIn

All the above can be free, including writing blogs.

Substack

Explore Substack, the most recent platform on which you can even make money for your writing. Some people have changed from their blog to Substack and have paying subscribers.

In Summary

None of the above are a panacea for lacking in sales of books, or no funds to pay for adverts, (which, incidentally, you can do on many of the above platforms for greater reach) and all need consistency and enthusiasm, reaching out to fellow authors and new and existing fans and readers.

Why don’t you make is a resolution for 2026 to have a go with at least two of the above!

If not, why not?

Happy writing …

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