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⌈ Secret Post #6322 ⌋

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[(Anonymous)]

I think you can still get published without having to deal with social media, can't you? I hope to publish my first book (hopefully, via a publisher) in a few years and I don't use social media at all (unless Tumblr counts?). Am I completely out of the loop: do you first need to do something (what?) on social media before being able to get published nowadays (I swear, I'm only in my thirties)? Or is it just like a nice bonus?

[(Anonymous)]

I think it really depends on the publishing company and the age group that the books are aimed at. Some companies want an online presence on places like twitter and/or tiktok that promotes the book; especially towards a teen/YA audience since by statistics standards that's the age group who are online the most compare to older adults.

[(Anonymous)]

My understanding is that for most authors, you are expected to heavily contribute to the book's marketing via your use of social media. And having a big social media following significantly increases your chances of getting published in the first place.

[(Anonymous)]

I have a friend who's a published author. In the periods leading up to the releases of her novels, she was expected to have a social media presence and to attend conventions in order to help market her work.

Now, that might just have been her publisher; or it might be a genre thing (these were YA novels). But nevertheless, there's a possibility of you being asked to create social media accounts in conjunction with publication of your work.

[(Anonymous)]

You're completely out of the loop, unfortunately. Unless you're already established, your chances of traditional publication are low, and without a social media presence and substantial following your chances of even being seen are lower. Publishing houses now outsource their promotional duties to the author personally.

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you all very much for your answers. My book isn't YA or in a "popular" genre (it's not going to be a "best-seller"), so maybe it'd be okay. I'm also wondering if this is more of a USA thing, maybe? Well, firstly, I need to finish writing, then we'll see. Sidenote: I'm autistic and don't think I'd be able to handle a social media presence.

SA

[(Anonymous)]

And in case of potential wank (hope not, but better prepared than sorry): yes, I'm officially diagnosed.

[(Anonymous)]

I’d give a browse of social media for authors in your country and also your genre to get an idea of their social media presence. The SM thing definitely isn’t just America or YA, but I couldn’t say how far extends in other countries.
Keep in mind that hiring a social media manager is totally an option! Trad authors aren’t an island; they have an editor at minimum and almost always also have an assistant. The assistants are often the social media managers as well as the primary point of contact for anything related to publicity and often research, as well.