Social Media Marketing for Authors Flashcards
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What is a 'content calendar' and why do authors use them for social media?
Answer: A planned schedule of social media posts that aligns content with marketing goals and seasonal opportunities
A content calendar is a planned schedule mapping out what to post, when, and on which platforms — ensuring consistent, strategic social media presence aligned with book marketing goals.
What does 'reach' measure in social media analytics for authors?
Answer: The total number of unique accounts that saw a piece of content
Reach measures the number of unique accounts that have seen a particular post or story, indicating how broadly content is spreading beyond just the author's followers.
What is 'engagement rate' in social media marketing for authors?
Answer: The percentage of an audience that interacted (liked, commented, shared) with a post relative to reach or followers
Engagement rate is the percentage of viewers who actively interacted with a post through likes, comments, shares, or saves — a key indicator of content quality and audience connection.
Which platform's algorithm particularly rewards consistent daily posting for author visibility?
Answer: TikTok
TikTok's algorithm strongly rewards consistent posting frequency, with daily or near-daily uploads significantly increasing the likelihood of content reaching new audiences.
What is a 'giveaway' on social media used for in author marketing?
Answer: A contest offering free books in exchange for actions like following, sharing, or tagging friends to rapidly grow audience
Social media giveaways offer free books in exchange for actions like following the author, tagging friends, or sharing the post — rapidly growing the author's audience and post reach.
What is 'social proof' in the context of book marketing on social media?
Answer: Evidence that others have read and enjoyed the book, including reviews, ratings, and reader posts that build trust in new potential readers
Social proof in book marketing includes visible evidence of reader satisfaction — reviews, star ratings, reader photos, testimonials — that persuades new potential readers that the book is worth buying.
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