We Are Not Alone: The Writer's Guide to Social Media [Paperback]

Kristen Lamb (Author), Bob Mayer (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 6, 2010 | ISBN-10: 1935712187 | ISBN-13: 978-1935712183

Forward written by NY Times Best-Selling Author and Co-Creator of Who Dares Wins Publishing Bob Mayer "I wished there had been a step-by-step guide for writers on how to not only do it technically, but do it content-wise. This book is the answer to that wish." Social Media is more popular than ever. As society becomes more and more technologically advanced, people are seeking new ways to interact. Humans are social creatures. Relationships and community are vital to our survival and our mental and emotional health. Writers, published and unpublished, fiction and non-fiction are hearing words like platform and brand with increasing frequency as the publishing paradigm shifts into the 21st century. The world around us is changing faster than ever, and publishing is certainly not immune. There are more opportunities for a new author today than there has been in the entirety of human history. Yet, the flip side of that reality is, with thousands and thousands of authors with books and blogs, how can a writer ever hope to stand apart let alone succeed? This book will show you how. There are countless social media experts, but Kristen's system is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of a writer. Take charge of your future today. You have great books to write, and don't have time for rookie mistakes that can cost you years of rebuilding your name, brand, and platform. Kristen's method is simple, effective, and helps you harness that same creativity you apply to your writing and harness it to build you social media platform. Best part is you don't even have to be a computer expert or know anything about sales. This system is designed to change the writer's approach, not the writer's personality. And the best part is you have help. Remember, We Are Not Alone.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Who Dares Wins (July 6, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935712187
• ISBN-13: 978-1935712183
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.4 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #484,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS BOOK July 12, 2010

By Courtenay Madsen

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have literally bought thirteen books that claim they will shoot me to the top of the three major social media networks, and I followed their plan, did exactly what they said to do, and received zero results. After reading less than half of Kristen's book, I already started getting the exact results I have been searching for! This book is a rare gem because it's not your typical "how-to". Kristen is a delight to read, and I promise she will leave you wanting more - more information and more of her clever wit. If you want to really know how to get ahead in social media, set yourself apart from all of the other authors and their books - buy Kristen's book. You won't regret it!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great tool for the modern writer. October 9, 2010

By Brian Stalians

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I work at a publishing house and an author of ours brought this book to me from a convention he attended. I read through this book in two days.

We have always used social media to not only promote our company and our books, but also help our authors in promoting themselves. This book takes what we have done, and shows us ways to push that to the next level.

It is a wonderful read, chock full of ideas and step by step guides on how to dive into this "must do" marketing arena of the 21st century.

If you are a published author, or a writer working towards becoming published, get your hands on this book now! This industry is incredibly difficult to succeed in. This is one tool that will increase your odds of success!

We are now ordering a copy of this book and sending it to each of our authors as a part of our signing package. Yea! We feel it is both that good, and that important.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read! July 14, 2010

By Jamie DeBree

Format:Kindle Edition

Every writer needs a copy of this book! It's the definitive guide for understanding *why* we need to market, how passive marketing works (and why it works better than the traditional "hard sell" methods online), and how to set up all three of the major social media profiles plus a blog in a simple, easy to understand format. Kristen's writing style is wonderfully conversational and reading her is like chatting with an old friend. One of the best purchases any writer could make, in my opinion.