“Unlock the Secret Formula: What Every Agented Author Knows About Crafting Irresistibly Addictive Writing!”
Have you ever felt that gut-wrenching moment when a literary agent tells you your writing is fantastic—but you need to boost your social media presence? Picture this: you’ve poured your heart into your work, yet the digital stride requires a following of thousands just to get a foot in the door. It’s the modern-day paradox for many aspiring writers. In this article, I’ll take you through my unexpected journey, where I went from having absolutely no followers to a whopping 9,000 in under a year. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about how I leveraged my skills as a marketing writer to flip the script on my author platform. So grab a seat, and let’s dive into the strategies and insights that turned my social media game around! LEARN MORE.
I went from zero to 9K followers in under a year
“Okay, Maria — let’s talk. I love your writing, but your platform needs work.”
I groaned and let my head roll back on my neck. Here it comes…
“Literary representation isn’t about being ready to tell your story. It’s about being ready to scale your reach. We need to prove to a publisher that people have already paid (either time, attention, or money) to read about you.”
On the bright side, this literary agent had read my proposal and liked what she saw.
On the not-so-bright side, she’d clearly noticed my introversion-induced hatred for social media. I didn’t have any following whatsoever — but when you’re a nobody trying to publish a memoir, an online following is apparently non-negotiable.
Luckily, I make my living as a marketing writer and editor
I know how to use language to sell just about anything, including myself.
When I got that email in May of 2024, I had no agent and zero readers. As of yesterday (a mere 10 months later), I hit 9,000 followers. I also signed with that literary agent back in October, and my memoir is currently out on…
