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Social media feels broken for authors—but we still have to play along
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Social media feels broken for authors—but we still have to play along

Social media doesn’t sell books like it used to, but disappearing isn’t an option. Here’s why authors are stuck playing the game, even when the algorithm isn’t on our side.

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Tracy Buchanan
Mar 13, 2025
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Once upon a time, social media did something for authors. You’d post a book announcement and people would see it. Maybe even buy it. Facebook pages had real reach, Twitter was a…

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