Because I don’t think I utilize mine like I should.
I mean, I link to blog posts and I post exciting news whenever I have something to share. But after that, I’m sort of stumped. Do I get personal? Do I stick to my writing journey? Do I post things on my page that I’ve already posted on my personal account?
Ideally, I want my page to be a place where I can have a conversation with readers. A place where I can get to know them and they can get to know me. A place where we can all chat. Only I’m not sure how to go about accomplishing that.
So while I ponder these big questions and try to figure out what to do with my page, I like to watch what others are doing. Because I think a lot of authors use their Facebook Page well. Like Wendy Paine Miller. She does a great job stimulating conversation, which shouldn’t surprise anyone who’s ever checked out her Moving Thoughts Friday posts.
Then there are authors like Karen Kingsbury, a publishing power house. And well, the interaction she gets on her page is pretty mind-blowing. Of course it helps that she’s crazy-prolific and has a gigantic fanbase, but still. She engages with her readers. And she shares just as many personal updates as she does writing-related ones. So what do you think? Is she onto something here?
So whadaya say? Why don’t we get this conversation started?
Let’s Talk: What’s the point of a Facebook Page? Do you have one? If so, give me a link! I’d love to check it out. And while we’re at it, how do you use your page? Or maybe tell me what you hope to accomplish with it.