Viral BookTok videos are moving tens of thousands of copies of books. Therefore, authors should join TikTok. Right? Amirite? Or...hang on...perhaps that's a bit of inductive reasoning?
(Spoiler: yes.)
PRH definitely isn't the only publisher that's been gently encouraging its authors to jump in on the TikTok game. And hey, if you enjoy it, go for it! But the implication that this is a way authors can actually market their books and increase sales is extremely misleading. So I talked to Andrew (again) to get some actual, realistic marketing tips for authors.
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Stuff I use as a full time writer/author:
WRITING/WORK STUFF
Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. [ Ссылка ]
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Mind-Reader adjustable/portable laptop desk. I LOVE this thing. Typing with my arms at an angle has drastically reduced elbow/wrist pain. [ Ссылка ]
Clever Fox planner. [ Ссылка ]
Best writing pens, hands down. I use them every time I revise a book. [ Ссылка ]
Acer monitor. I kind of hate the word gamechanger but this really was that kind of purchase. [ Ссылка ]
Brother laser printer. I won’t lie, this thing is a behemoth. But I’ve had it since 2017 and I think I’ve had maybe one paper jam? It works great, it’s super consistent, A++ for printing manuscripts. [ Ссылка ]
Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. [ Ссылка ]
iPAPA laptop case: [ Ссылка ]
Alphasmart Neo2. Highly highly recommend. [ Ссылка ]
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COFFEE STUFF
Ninja coffee maker. [ Ссылка ]
Cold brew pitcher. [ Ссылка ]
Zulay milk frother. [ Ссылка ]
VIDEO MAKING STUFF
Canon G7X Mark iii camera. I love the flip up screen (ie, you can see yourself as you film) and the fact that there’s a mic port. [ Ссылка ]
Savage studio lights. I mostly use these for ‘talking head’ videos. [ Ссылка ]
Ubeesize 10” ring light. That’s the little guy sitting on my desk. I mostly use it for vlogging. [ Ссылка ]
JJC mini tripod. [ Ссылка ]
Rode clip mic. [ Ссылка ]
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