Hi everyone, and welcome to March’s dose of your Instagram Agony Aunt.
I hope you find this month’s questions and answer useful - sometimes I might even answer a question you didn’t know you had(!), so have a look at the time stamps below to see if there is anything specific there that you’d like to know more about.
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⏳Time stamps
⏳00.01 Introduction
⏳01:00 question from
: How can I use Instagram to keep shouting about the writing award I’ve won over the next few weeks but in a way that mixes up content and doesn’t bore everyone? I’ve thought of doing a short reading over images in a reel and I’ve got a carousel of the prizes I’ve won. I’m wondering if there’s anything really simple I’m missing? Thanks!⏳11:28 question from
: When we do weekly reminders that we're also trying to get people to buy our books, should they perhaps be two or three slides rather than a static post so that the algorithm gives it two chances to be seen?⏳16:28 question from
: is it wise to use the same Instagram profile for writing and work? I just set up a new website and it includes details about my writing as well as my professional services. I feel Instagram might be a good place to launch it, but wonder if that's muddying the waters.⏳24:51 question from
: With reels can we use gifs if yes how do we use them?⏳30:34: link to the piece I mention in my answer about how to create b-roll videos:
⏳32:48 question from
: how can I promote my books as Mother's Day gifts without hammering the point and getting boring or too sales oriented so people switch off?Links to the gift guide posts I mention in my answer:
On Instagram:
⏳38:35: Bonnie’s question about advertising book launches and other book related events around publication day.
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