I decide to join (modern) civilization
Let's face it, self-publishing can't be done with a dinosaur mentality.
For me, this means that I have to fully embrace the wonders of social media and use it to create buzz about my book. Don't get me wrong, I've been using Facebook and Twitter (X) for years, and I'm comfortable with it. I have, however, ignored TikTok and Instagram, until now. Recent research has taught me that TikTok is an effective tool for people--authors in particular--to promote themselves and their work. So, swallowing my own medicine and doing what I always tell my students to do: "grow your brain!" That's my mantra in the classroom; never be afraid to learn new things, whether that's a new skill or just a new word. If you've done that, you've created a new connection in your brain, and you are "better than yesterday."
Time to heed my own advice. Therefore, my friends, I now embark on a new TikTok journey, and I'm excited about it. I think I've learned enough from YouTube and TikTok itself, to launch my own campaign for Badge, Tie, and Gun: Life and Death Journeys of a Miami Detective. You be the judge, please. Let me know. Give me ideas, tips, hints, and stuff you think I can do better, including things you think TikTok viewers like to hear and see. I would appreciate it. My TikTok account is @MiamiAuthor.
As Jackie Gleason used to say, "And away we go!"
For me, this means that I have to fully embrace the wonders of social media and use it to create buzz about my book. Don't get me wrong, I've been using Facebook and Twitter (X) for years, and I'm comfortable with it. I have, however, ignored TikTok and Instagram, until now. Recent research has taught me that TikTok is an effective tool for people--authors in particular--to promote themselves and their work. So, swallowing my own medicine and doing what I always tell my students to do: "grow your brain!" That's my mantra in the classroom; never be afraid to learn new things, whether that's a new skill or just a new word. If you've done that, you've created a new connection in your brain, and you are "better than yesterday."
Time to heed my own advice. Therefore, my friends, I now embark on a new TikTok journey, and I'm excited about it. I think I've learned enough from YouTube and TikTok itself, to launch my own campaign for Badge, Tie, and Gun: Life and Death Journeys of a Miami Detective. You be the judge, please. Let me know. Give me ideas, tips, hints, and stuff you think I can do better, including things you think TikTok viewers like to hear and see. I would appreciate it. My TikTok account is @MiamiAuthor.
As Jackie Gleason used to say, "And away we go!"
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