We’re in the second half of the book series and continue our journey through Before the Bestseller, focusing on one of the trickier parts of book marketing: organic social media.
In this episode, we explore how several nonfiction authors have approached social media in very different ways. These are real case studies—authors who built audiences without running ads, chasing trends, or turning into full-time creators. Each found a method that matched their voice, bandwidth, and goals.
One author posts once a week and leans heavily into psychology and intentionality. Another posts multiple times a day in a stream-of-consciousness style that helps him process ideas in public. One started simply by messaging people directly to spark conversations and build community.
Some built their platforms long before publishing; others started with nothing. Some rely on systems and structure, while others use their feeds as places to think out loud.
There’s no single formula here. But there are patterns, possibilities, and principles you can learn from—and adapt in a way that fits you.
If social media has felt like a mystery or a chore, this chapter offers a more grounded way to think about it.
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