What is an author page on Facebook?

Facebook Page As an author, this is where you share updates about your book, reading events, promotions, and anything else you want to share directly related to your life as an author. Think of a Facebook Page as your business: anyone can find and visit your business because it’s public.

Do I need a Facebook page as an author?

So right up front I will tell you the simple answer: No. Authors do not need a Facebook page. Facebook pages became popular when authors and public figures realized that they could only be “friends” with 5,000 people through their personal profile.

What should I post on my Facebook author page?

DO keep it active. Well, write a blog and share your posts. Invite comments and opinions. Share your short stories, poems, articles, anything else you are writing or have written. Share articles from other writers and websites that are about writing and publishing.

Is it easy to create a Facebook page for an author?

Facebook is incredibly user friendly, and setting up an author Facebook page should be relatively simple even for those new to the website. While the design changes every six months or so, the steps to set-up a page are usually either kept intact or simplified.

How do I make my page name an author?

At the top right, there is a “Create” button, click it, and then select “Page.” Then click on Community or Public Figure. Next, enter the name for your page and select Author for the category. Some authors will also include “author” in the page name to help avoid confusion.

How do you create a public page on Facebook?

Using your personal Facebook profile, click the cog icon in the upper right of the screen on Facebook’s dark blue toolbar and select ‘create page’. Alternatively you can click here. Six squares will appear, you want ‘Artist, Band or Public Figure’ so click that. Select ‘Author’ from the drop down menu and enter your pen name.

How to create a Facebook ad for your book?

After reading and following closely the detailed steps on this Facebook ads guide specially created for authors you will build a great ad that will help you boost your book sales. ✓ A Facebook Page. ✓ A Facebook Ads Manager account. ✓ A credit card. ✓ Your book’s cover art image file. Don’t have one yet?

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