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FAQ 13: how can I convert Instagram followers into Substack readers?
Save this for the New Year if it's too much to think about right now ;-)
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FAQ 12: my Instagram posts keep flopping - what do I do?
Are your Instagram posts flopping, or are you asking them to do the wrong job?
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FAQ 11: is taking a social media break over the summer a good idea?
Borrow my approach to taking a summer break from social media
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FAQ 10: how can I keep posting about my book on Instagram after it has launched?
Ways to keep your Instagram content fresh, and maintain momentum, post-publication
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FAQ 9: how can I use Instagram to launch my book?
12 months of Instagram activity to take you up to publication day
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FAQ 8: is it worth spending time on social media before I get a book deal?
Short answer: it depends. You'll have to read on for the long answer ;-)
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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
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FAQ 6: how often should I post to Instagram?
Do you want to maintain a presence, engage your audience, or grow your account?
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FAQ 5: how do I keep coming up with new ideas for posts?
... the short answer: you don't
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FAQ 4: I have nothing to say. What am I supposed to post about?
Instagram content explained through the medium of soup
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FAQ 3: is it possible to be authentic on social media?
And why curation is not the enemy of authenticity
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FAQ 2: how much of my life should I share on social media?
TL;DR: post like a writer, not an influencer
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