Without a social media presence, you are invisible to the masses who might buy what you're selling. Which means most people in the media--broadly speaking, including crime novelists such as myself--need to be active on social media. Yes, I persist to my friends and family. But my work doesn't persist to the thousands of people I need to …
Without a social media presence, you are invisible to the masses who might buy what you're selling. Which means most people in the media--broadly speaking, including crime novelists such as myself--need to be active on social media. Yes, I persist to my friends and family. But my work doesn't persist to the thousands of people I need to buy my books in order to make my living.
Thing I like about this social medium is that you have to subscribe, and since you pay with a credit card, they know your real name even if you choose anonymity in the comments. It tends to bring a better crowd to the discussion. I like social media. But only those done well.
Me too, Shane. I also believe JVL has really cracked down on trolls and incivility. He's like a big Daddy here, making sure all the kids play nicely. I've actually become a better person for it, maybe because the space is safe enough for us to disagree without arguing. Bless our JVL for his integrity... and bless The Bulwark.
Without a social media presence, you are invisible to the masses who might buy what you're selling. Which means most people in the media--broadly speaking, including crime novelists such as myself--need to be active on social media. Yes, I persist to my friends and family. But my work doesn't persist to the thousands of people I need to buy my books in order to make my living.
Thus, interaction on The Social Mediums.
Ironically, of course, The Bulwark is now officially a type of social medium, because JVL opened it up to comments.
Thing I like about this social medium is that you have to subscribe, and since you pay with a credit card, they know your real name even if you choose anonymity in the comments. It tends to bring a better crowd to the discussion. I like social media. But only those done well.
Me too, Shane. I also believe JVL has really cracked down on trolls and incivility. He's like a big Daddy here, making sure all the kids play nicely. I've actually become a better person for it, maybe because the space is safe enough for us to disagree without arguing. Bless our JVL for his integrity... and bless The Bulwark.
Perfectly said, DeeDee, and thanks. It is a nice site, this one.