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Social Media Set-Up and Strategy ToolKit

Social Media is a thriving venue for promoting a self-published book. Outskirts Press helps authors set-up and develop their social media platforms to take advantage of this cost-effective way of targeting the appropriate reader audience.

$949

Quantity: 1

Build a professional author presence and get the tools to keep it active.

Establish professional author profiles on three eligible social media platforms with custom graphics, initial posts, personalized strategy, and practical resources to help you continue connecting with readers.

3 Platforms
Professional setup
Custom Graphics
Designed for your brand
Initial Posts
Start with content
Strategy
Personalized guidance
4-Month Schedule
Ideas to keep posting

A complete starting point for authors who want a polished social media presence plus practical guidance for managing it after setup.

AUTHOR SOCIAL MEDIA

Build Your Professional Author Social Media Presence

Social media gives you a direct way to connect with readers, share news about your book, and build your author presence over time. We'll help you establish professional profiles, create your initial content and graphics, and give you a strategy and resources for continuing on your own.

FROM SETUP TO STRATEGY

More Than Just Creating Social Media Accounts

This service combines professional setup, branded visual assets, initial content, and ongoing guidance so you have both a professional starting point and a plan for what comes next.

Establish Your Presence
Set up professional author/book profiles on three eligible platforms.
Look Professional
Use professionally designed graphics to create a polished author identity.
Keep Moving Forward
Follow a personalized strategy and practical posting resources.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA SETUP

Choose Three Social Media Platforms

Your Social Media Strategist will work with you to establish professional author/book profiles on three eligible social media platforms:

Facebook  •  X (formerly Twitter)  •  LinkedIn  •  Instagram  •  Pinterest

Social media platforms available for professional author profile setup
DESIGNED FOR YOUR AUTHOR BRAND

Professional Graphics That Put Your Book in the Spotlight

A professional designer will create visual assets that help distinguish your author identity from your personal social media activity while keeping the focus on you and your book.

Banner Graphics
Book Images
Author Photo Formatting
Consistent Presentation
Example of professional social media graphics created for an author
MORE THAN ACCOUNT SETUP

We'll Help You Start Using Your New Profiles

Once your professional presence is established, we'll help you take the first steps toward turning those profiles into active author marketing channels.

GET STARTED
Initial Posts
We'll create an initial post for each of your three selected platforms.
SAVE TIME
Posting Tools
Get help starting with a scheduling tool for managing content across channels.
KEEP GOING
Personalized Strategy
Receive guidance for continuing your author social media activity.
PROMOTE
Facebook Promotion
We'll create and set up your first Facebook promotional post.
Four-Month Social Media Posting Schedule for authors
KEEP YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVE

Your Social Media Marketing ToolKit

Receive a 4-Month Social Media Posting Schedule filled with ideas to help you decide what to share and keep your author profiles active.

You'll also receive access to a library of practical author marketing guides covering social media strategy, content ideas, Facebook, Goodreads, BookBub, guest blogging, video marketing, and more.

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BONUS RESOURCE

YouTube TipSheet

You'll also receive a bonus TipSheet with guidance for establishing your own YouTube presence and using video as another way to connect with potential readers.

IS THIS SERVICE RIGHT FOR YOU?

A Strong Starting Point for Your Author Social Media

You're New to Social Media
Get help establishing a professional foundation and understanding what to do next.
You Need an Author Identity
Separate your professional author presence from personal social media activity.
You Want to Engage Readers
Share book news, reviews, events, milestones, releases, and other updates.
You Want a Plan to Follow
Use your strategy, posting schedule, and resources to make ongoing activity more manageable.

U.S. Address Requirement

Due to security restrictions associated with establishing social media accounts on an author's behalf, this service requires a U.S. mailing address and/or place of residence.

Build Your Professional Author Social Media Presence

Click Add to Cart to establish your professional author profiles, receive custom graphics and initial content, and get the strategy and resources to keep your social media moving forward.

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