FAQs

FAQ 7: when should it be a Reel, a carousel, a static image or a Story?

One of the best parts of Instagram is the different content placement options, but sometimes too much choice is a bad thing

Apr 25 •

Nicola Washington

FAQ 6: how often should I post to Instagram?

Do you want to maintain a presence, engage your audience, or grow your account?

Feb 29 •

Nicola Washington

FAQ 5: how do I keep coming up with new ideas for posts?

... the short answer: you don't

Jan 25 •

Nicola Washington

FAQ 4: I have nothing to say. What am I supposed to post about?

Instagram content explained through the medium of soup

Jan 18 •

Nicola Washington

FAQ 3: is it possible to be authentic on social media?

And why curation is not the enemy of authenticity

Dec 21, 2023 •

Nicola Washington

FAQ 2: how much of my life should I share on social media?

TL;DR: post like a writer, not an influencer

Nov 30, 2023 •

Nicola Washington

FAQ 1: do writers have to use social media?

Or, put it another way, should everyone run a marathon?

Nov 23, 2023 •

Nicola Washington

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